• Quiin Abenakyo reflects on how Miss Uganda 2018 gave her confidence, direction, and a platform for advocacy.
  • She encourages Miss Uganda 2025/26, Muhoza Trivia Elle, to use the crown for purpose beyond glamour.
  • Abenakyo’s legacy includes making history at Miss World and championing the fight against teenage pregnancies.

Former Miss Uganda Quiin Abenakyo has revealed how the Miss Uganda platform transformed her life. This was through giving her confidence, direction, and a sense of purpose.

During a podcast, she noted that before the crown, she struggled with public speaking and self assurance. However, the boot camp and exposure during the competition helped her overcome those fears.

“The Miss Uganda stage gave me more than a crown, it gave me a platform. A chance to lead with grace, to serve with heart, and to show that true beauty isn’t just seen, it’s felt. I couldn’t speak with confidence publicly and even when I did I had no purpose. But the pageant and then boot camp helped me to find and realize all these,” she said.

Additionally, she also had a special message to the newly crowned Miss Uganda 2025/26, Muhoza Trivia Elle. Abenakyo urged her to use the opportunity not just for glamour, but as a chance to engage with young people and become a voice for their struggles. She emphasized that the crown should be worn with purpose and responsibility.

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“To the next queen: wear your crown with pride. But most importantly, walk with purpose,” Abenakyo added.

It should be recalled that Abenakyo rose to national and international fame after winning Miss Uganda in 2018. Later that year, she represented Uganda at the Miss World competition in Sanya, China, where she made history as the first Ugandan to reach the Top 5 globally. She was also crowned Miss World Africa 2018, a continental title that cemented her place as one of Uganda’s most iconic beauty queens.

Furthermore, her “Beauty With A Purpose” campaign focused on fighting teenage pregnancies, a cause she championed both locally and internationally helped to highlight her status as beauty queen with brains.

Through her advocacy, the beauty from Busoga highlighted the importance of keeping girls in school and empowering young women to make informed choices for a brighter future.

As of today, Abenakyo continues to inspire and reminding Ugandans that the Miss Uganda crown is more than a title but rather a platform to lead, serve, and also leave a lasting impact.