Contestant number 22 Oliver Nakakande has been crowned Miss Uganda 2019.
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She replaces Quiin Abenakyo who also doubles as Miss World Africa.
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Nakakande was announced on Saturday morning by special guest judge and patron, Zari Hassan at Sheraton hotel in Kampala.
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She was officially crowned by Miss World Vanessa Ponce De Leon who is on a tour of Uganda and Quiin Abenakyo.
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The 24 year-old beauty queen is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Management/Marketing.
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She will represent Uganda at the Miss World 2019 finals.
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Nakakande took home the crown and a brand new Toyota Wish Red in Colour and branded Miss Uganda.
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Petronella Acen was 1st runner up and Mariam Nyamatte was 2nd runner up.
She hails from Bombo and her role model is Serena Williams.Edgeug.