Lukia Nantaba
This was during the 2024 crowning of Mr and Miss Tourism
Kigezi in Kabale Municipality at the weekend.
The pageant aims to amplify the region's allure through the
representation of local ambassadors.
Over 13 young talented boys and girls contested for 2024
miss and Mr Kigezi competitions.
This year marks the 9th edition of Miss category and the
third for the Mr Category.
During the crowning ceremony, Ivan Batuma, chairman of
Kigezi tourism cluster, said government has been coming in on a small scale by
only availing a platform from ministry of tourism.
He said the government has not come on board to take on the
young talented youth in tourism. He urged the government to come on board and
budget more for such initiative so the the miss tourism can be a flag bearer
for Uganda.
“We need to see government coming on board and allocate some
budget for these competitions so that Miss and Mr Tourism can carry Ugandan
flag higher,” Batuma said.
Roland Ndyomugyenyi, Rukiga County legislator, expressed his
gratitude in seeing the young talented youth show casing their talent adding
that through such competitions, youth are able to show their talents as well as
promoting their culture.
Ndyomugyenyi said government should embrace such that their
talents can be enhanced and natured.
He also says that through competitions it can be one way for
job creations in future adding on that young people should continue with
showcasing such talents.
“Competitions like these can act as job opportunities to the
youth in future. Its high time the government should embrace and support them
to enhance and nurture youth talents. Ndyomugyenyi stated.
The Miss and Mr Kigezi competitions do happen every year
bring contents from the six districts that make up Kigezi sub-region that
include Kabale, Kisoro, Kanungu, Rubanda, Rukiga and Rukungiri.
Patricia Ahumuza was crowned 2024 Miss Kigezi and Freeman
Ahwera was took the Mr Kigezi honours