By Our Reporter
The road to the Miss Uganda crown 2026 made a stop in the Western region with beauty, ambition and celebration on full display, as Murungi Angel Liz emerged winner Miss Uganda West 2026.
This happened over the weekend where competition, music, and community support brought together contestants, fans and cultural tastemakers from across the region.
Held at Motiv in Bugolobi as part of the ongoing Miss Uganda regional tour, the event showcased the talent and confidence of the contestants and the growing excitement surrounding this year’s competition, with supporters turning out in large numbers to cheer on their favourites and celebrate the region’s finest young women.
“As V&A Sherry, we stand for moments where women are empowered. Ours is a sorority built on empowering one another, and we have seen remarkable young women emerge from every corner of Uganda. We are honoured to be part of creating experiences that reward and celebrate their courage, ambition and achievements,” said Roy Ronald Tumwizere, Brand Manager, V&A Sherry.
The Western Region finale followed a memorable weekend of activities that began on Friday evening with the V&A Party with the Queens. Away from the competition stage, contestants enjoyed an evening of music, dancing and bonding as they prepared for the regional finale. The gathering offered the young women an opportunity to relax, build friendships and celebrate the journey they had undertaken together before facing the judges.
By Sunday, fans packed the venue early, waving banners, chanting contestants’ names and erupting into cheers as each queen stepped onto the runway. The atmosphere intensified with energetic performances from celebrated duo Kateleya and Kandle, alongside a lineup of emerging artists whose performances kept the audience engaged throughout the evening.
When the final results were announced, Murungi Angel Liz was crowned winner of the Western Region title, earning her place in the national competition. Arinda Maria Joyce secured the position of first runner-up, while Owomugisha Shivan was named second runner-up.
Among the loudest cheers of the night came from a group of content creators and influencers who had gathered to support their friend, Arinda Maria Joyce. Throughout the competition, they documented the event, rallied support online and celebrated every moment of her journey to the podium.
The excitement spilled beyond the runway and onto the stage itself when a popular content creator- Solomon Kimera, from the audience was invited to showcase his modeling skills. His impromptu performance drew laughter, applause and chants from the crowd, becoming one of the evening’s most memorable moments.
For many attendees, the event was a chance to support their own– friends, sisters, and family who had boldly chosen to represent their communities and inspire others to dream beyond what they see or know.
With only the Central Region leg left on the tour, Western region exits the stage knowing it has already produced a winner worth celebrating. Having written its own chapter into this year’s Miss Uganda story, one shaped by talent, friendship and community support.