Natasha Nyonyozi Crowned Miss Uganda 2024/25

Natasha Nyonyozi was crowned Miss Uganda 2024/25 on Saturday, 3 August, at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala. The event saw Suraya Umeimah Bashuaeb named first runner-up and Joan Nabatanzi as the second runner-up. Nyonyozi takes over the title from Hannah Karema Tumukunde, who was crowned Miss Uganda 2023/24 on 18 March at the UMA Multipurpose Hall.

According to reports, the 23-year-old Nyonyozi hails from Kyonyo, Kamuganguzi, near Katuna in the Kabale district. During the Miss Uganda pageant, her fellow contestants chose her as the president of the Miss Uganda class of 2024/25.

Natasha studied at Coventry University in England, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Accounting and Finance. She is currently an entrepreneur and the founder of a beauty parlour called "Girl Hive," located at The Cube, Kisementi, Shop B20.

In her media interactions, Natasha shared that becoming Miss Uganda had been a dream of hers since she was 10 years old.

She is a passionate advocate for children with special needs, particularly those with autism, and has been involved in charity work supporting this cause over the years. Beauty pageants, especially Miss Uganda 2024, have long been an integral part of entertainment and culture, offering more than just glitz and glamour.

The Miss Uganda Grand Finale 2024 was a glamorous affair, attended by notable guests, including the reigning Miss Uganda Hannah Karema, Miss World Tanzania Halima Ahmad Kopwe, and Lesego Chombo (Miss World Africa 2024 and Miss Botswana 2022).