She succeeded Hannah Karema Tumukunde, who was crowned Miss Uganda 2023/24 on March 18, 2023, at the UMA Multipurpose Hall.
Natasha Nyonyozi was announced as Miss Uganda 2024/25 on Saturday, August 3, at an event held at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala.
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Natasha studied at Coventry University in England, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Accounting and Finance. She is currently an entrepreneur and the founder of a beauty parlour, "Girl Hive," located at The Cube, Kisementi, Shop B20.
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The Miss Uganda pageant began in 1967, with the winner traditionally representing Uganda at the Miss World pageant. Despite this long history, only one Miss Uganda has reached the finals since its inception.
All the Former Miss Ugandas Since 1967:
- Natasha Nyonyozi - 2024
- Hannah Karema - 2023
- Elizabeth Bagaya - 2020/22
- Oliver Kakande - 2019
- Quiin Abenakyo - 2018
- Leah Kagasa - 2016
- Zahara Nakiyaga - 2015
- Leah Kalanguka - 2014
- Stellah Nantumbwe - 2013
- Phionah Bizzu - 2012
- Sylvia Namutebi - 2011
- Heyzme Nansubuga - 2010
- Maria Namiiro - 2009
- Doreen Mwima - 2008
- Monica Kasyate - 2007
- Juliet Akankwatsa - 2005
- Barbara Kimbugwe - 2004
- Aysha Nassanga - 2003
- Rehema Nakuya - 2002
- Victoria Nabunya - 2001
- Lillian Acom - 1997
- Shebah Kerere - 1996
- Grace Mungoma - 1994
- Linda Bazalaki - 1993
- Olga Nampiima - 1992
- Jessica Kyeyune - 1990
- Doreen Lamon-Opir - 1989
- Nazna Jamal Mohamed - 1988
- Helen Acheng - 1985
- Joy Lehai Kanyarutokye - 1968
- Rosemary Salmon - 1967