The glamorous and highly anticipated Kiromo Teenz Choice Awards 2026 came to a thrilling close on 9th May at the iconic UMA Show Grounds, as thousands of teenagers, students, celebrities, and entertainment lovers gathered for one of Uganda’s biggest youth celebrations.
The night was filled with fashion, talent, music, energy, and unforgettable moments as contestants from schools across Uganda battled for the prestigious Mr and Miss High School and Teen crowns.
Representing Elite High School, Kimberly Abigail emerged victorious and was officially crowned Miss High School Uganda 2026, impressing judges and fans with her confidence, elegance, and stage presence.
The Mr High School Uganda 2026 crown went to Luqman Matovu from St Julian High School Gayaza, whose charisma and performance earned him the top title.
In the teen category, Mitchelle Yang from Airfield SS was crowned Miss Teen Uganda 2026, while Neymar Brave from Elite High School walked away with the Mr Teen Uganda 2026 title.
The event also crowned Natasha from Merryhill High School as the Mirinda Brand Ambassador Uganda 2026.
The Kiromo Teenz Choice Awards continue to grow as one of Uganda’s leading youth platforms, celebrating teen culture, talent, leadership, fashion, creativity, and entertainment.
Full List of Major Winners
Main Crowns Miss High School Uganda 2026 — Kimberly Abigail (Elite High School) Mr High School Uganda 2026 — Luqman Matovu (St Julian High School Gayaza) Miss Teen Uganda 2026 — Mitchelle Yang (Airfield SS) Mr Teen Uganda 2026 — Neymar Brave (Elite High School) Mirinda Brand Ambassador Uganda 2026 — Natasha (Merryhill High School)
Runner-Ups Miss High School Uganda 1st Runner-Up — Tendo Nsiro (Elite High School) 2nd Runner-Up — Atim Mitchele (Merryhill Xtian High School) Mr High School Uganda 1st Runner-Up — Basharat Hussein (Kyambogo College) 2nd Runner-Up — Kayanja Arnold (Standard High School Zana) Special Female Awards Miss Teen Star — Najjuka Shania Miss Teen North — Melanie Amongi Miss Teen Central — Atukuma Dona Wealth Miss Teen West — Mutoni Priscilla Miss Teen East — Kawuma Saphina Miss Personality — Tendo Nsiiro Miss Charisma — Atim Mitchelle Miss Fashion Queen — Karungi Shine Miss Photogenic — Nsereko Cindy Teenz Next Top Model — Kimberly Abigail Miss Talent — Namatovu Patricia Tasha (DJ Tash) Miss Confidence — Nanyange Favor Miss Popularity — DJ Tash Miss Leadership — Muwanguzi Annabelle Miss Influencer — Nabaggala Maria Miss Elegant — Kawuma Safina Miss Media Star — Domino Aviva Stephanie Miss Religious — Ashley Shanita Miss Inspirational — Harerta Zerisnay Miss Hope / Humanity / Positive Impact — Nabacwa Regina Hayra Miss Fashion Visionary — Namugenyi Sylvia Miss Sports Star — Nasio Nicole Miss Runway Model — Kyamulabi Catrina Miss Cultural Pride — Namigadde Passy Miss Sports Queen — Tendo Daniela Miss Cultural Ambassador — Mitchelle Yang Special Male Awards Mr Teen West — Omugabe Anapolion Mr Teen Central — Kayanja Arnold Mr Teen East — Nsadhu Humphrey Mr Personality — Jesus Nkunzi Mr Patriotism — Twesigome Brian Mr Cultural Ambassador — Basharat Hussain Mr Influencer — Luqman Shurab Matovu Mr Fashionista — Akampulira Tobius Mr Talent — Luqman Shurab Matovu Mr Teen Star — Naymar Nkunzi The 2026 edition once again proved that Uganda’s next generation is filled with confidence, creativity, leadership, and limitless talent.