V&A Sherry Celebrates Ugandan Beauty as Almorie Nagayi Is Crowned Miss Uganda

Nagayi was an audience favourite

Almorie Nagayi Crowned Miss Uganda 2026/2027

19-year-old Almorie Nagayi from Masaka, Central Uganda, was crowned Miss Uganda 2026/2027 at a glamorous event held at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel on Saturday, October 10.

Nagayi was an audience favourite, with many attendees carrying placards bearing her face and chanting her name whenever she was announced. She hopes to use her crown to advocate for financial literacy and youth skilling, especially among women.

The First Runner-Up was Nakato Bridget Prudence, who was also named Class President 2025/2026 and Miss Top Model, while Rukia Balunywa was announced as Second Runner-Up and Miss Congeniality.

This year’s Miss Uganda finale was a celebration of beauty, elegance and substance. It embodied the essence of the pageant’s theme, Beauty With A Purpose, as contestants responded with articulacy and poise to judges’ questions on topics ranging from health and personal aspirations to leadership and patriotism.

Between runway sequences and the highly anticipated crowning moment, attendees enjoyed excellent hosting from Rukundo Kenneth and Anita Fabiola, alongside performances from dancehall queen Karole Kasita, the Abeeka Band and veteran artist Grace Nakimera. Her classic and new hits brought nostalgia to the audience, with some young people singing along.

Grace Nakimera performing during Miss Uganda Grande Finale 2026 to 2027 at Sheraton Kampala Gardens. Photo by Ignatius Kamya 2

For Uganda’s favourite sherry, V&A Sherry, the event provided an opportunity for guests to experience the fruity and aromatic liqueur in different forms, including neat servings and Vangria cocktails. It was also an opportunity for the brand to reinforce its commitment to supporting platforms that empower women.

Rochart Kaweesa, Community Manager at UBL, representing V&A Sherry, congratulated Nagayi on her well-deserved win and explained why the brand has continued to support the Miss Uganda journey for four consecutive years.

“The Miss Uganda journey has been on a roll, and as V&A, we are glad to have reached this crowning moment. We are excited because this year’s finale is not only special but momentous, as the Miss Uganda Foundation also marked 15 years of empowering women, something we also stand for. Our goals align, and that is why we have continued walking with them.”

V&A Sherry also raised a toast to celebrate 15 years of the Miss Uganda Foundation under the stewardship of Brenda Nanyonjo. The brand rewarded Miss Popularity and Miss Photogenic with V&A hampers, while the new Miss Uganda, Nagayi, received a Shs 5 million cash prize and a package.

Brenda Nanyonjo, CEO of the Miss Uganda Foundation, expressed delight at the turnout, saying, “What a night! This year’s journey has been truly special. We marked 15 years, and I have seen the Class of 2026/2027 blossom and become the divas they truly are. Only one was crowned, but they are all queens in their capacities.”

She also expressed gratitude to the sponsors who supported the Foundation in organising the event, including V&A Sherry, StarTimes Makula Kika, which broadcast the event live, Evervess Malt, Oppein Home, 7days, Vaseline, U Home and Sheraton Kampala Hotel.

Nagayi began her reign in grand style, driving away in a brand-new Toyota Wish. She will also represent Uganda at the Miss World pageant.