Samuel Muhimba
Miss Tourism Uganda has announced new leadership for its Kigezi and Northern regions as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen regional representation.
The changes,
disclosed earlier this week, see Lucky Zakia and Gloria Alele stepping into
leadership roles previously held by Claire Atwongyeire and Kotina Akot,
respectively.
"We are happy
to announce that Zakia Lucky and Gloria Alele are the new coordinators for the
respective regions," the organisation said.
"We advise that
all matters related to sponsorships, partnerships, and other arrangements
should be discussed with the new coordinators to avoid any issues."
The leadership
transition is timely as the franchise gears up for its Miss Tourism campaigns
across all 12
regions of the
country. The initiative is designed to be inclusive, selecting three
outstanding young women from each region to compete at the national level. The
grand finale is scheduled for September 13, 2024.
The competition not
only aims to highlight beauty and intelligence but also serves as a platform
for ambassadors to advocate for positive change in their communities.
This year's national
winner will be awarded a luxurious car, adding further prestige to the title.
Awakened by former
Tourism minister Maria Mutagamba, the Miss Tourism Uganda initiative promotes
tourism under the slogan "Tourism Is Everybody's Business."
The pageant seeks to
find young women who can serve as Tourism Ambassadors, promoting Ugandan
tourism on both national and international stages.
As the regional
pageants approach, the new coordinators, Zakia and Alele, are set to play
pivotal roles in ensuring the success of the events and the selection of top
candidates to represent their regions.