Miss Uganda: Who is fairest?

Miss Uganda 2012/2013 will be crowned on June 1. The contestants for the coveted crown have entered camp, where they will be trained in most of the aspects the judges will be looking for on the competitions night. 

Saturday Vision’s Vicky Wandawa and Catherine Tamale visited them in their camp at Ndere Centre, Ntinda 

Monica namukwaya, 23, procurement manager

Are you in a relationship?Yes, I have a boyfriend.

Did he like the idea of you contesting? He did not. It took me time to convince him. 

Would you dump your boyfriend if you got a better guy? No, I wouldn’t, I am content and we are looking forward to marriage.

Would you forgive your boyfriend if you caught him cheating? I don’t compromise with cheats. I would dump him immediately.

A six-figure salary or a six-pack? A guy with six packs.

Phiona Bizzu, 19, S.6 vacation

Why did you join the pageant? I would love to resettle street children.

Are you dating? No.

What kind of man would you like? A reliable and committed man.

Who last complimented you on your beauty?

A stranger. A few weeks ago, I was at the beach with friends when a photographer said he loved my body. 

Is he your next boyfriend? We did not exchange contacts.

Phiona Bizzu

Stella Namugere, 20, s.6 vacist

Are you seeing someone? Yes, but I am not serious about him.  

What do men find attractive about you? My figure.

What would you do to get a guy’s attention? I would dress seductively to get his attention.

Any attractive features in a man: Tall, dark and fat.

Would you date a guy younger than you? No, mature men are always more understanding and loving.

Most handsome? Brad Pitt.

Stella Namugere

Sophie Betty Amayo, 21,  diploma in journalism 

Status? Single

Would you fight for a man? No, I wouldn’t fight for a man.

What do you look for in a relationship? Only love.

Would you forgive a cheating boyfriend?  Depending on the circumstances.

Who is an attractive guy to you? Mature, tall, rich and handsome.

Sophie Betty Amayo 

Moreen Atulinda, 23, IT student, 3rd year at MUST

What brings you to the pageant?I want to inspire the youth. Many of them have great talent, but no confidence.

When will you get your first baby? At 28 years.

But your biological clock is ticking.I am not yet ready. I need to first be financially-stable.

A sugar daddy would solve your troubles... No, we would be at different wave lengths. Their love is divided among many wives. I cannot stand it. 

What kind of man are you looking out for? They will read this and come to me, pretending to be who they are not. 

Moreen Atulinda

Agatha Tuhimbise, 22, arts student, Makerere

What do men find attractive about you? My eyes and dimples.

Status? Single and waiting for the right person

Qualities you want in a man? God-fearing, handsome, loving, caring and understanding.

Would you go for a broke guy?  As long as he is hardworking.

Jennifer Lopez insured her butt. What part of your body would you ensure? My face.

What is the craziest thing you would do for love? I would use my eyes to hook a guy I like.

What do you look for in a relationship? Love and security.

Agatha Tuhimbise  

Gorette Tabula, SWASA, 1st year, UCU, Mukono

Why are you here? I want to work with organisations that help the youth find jobs.

How? I will hold conferences in different educational institutions. 

Was your boyfriend comfortable with you participating in the pageant?

At first he was uncomfortable, but I later convinced him that we would be decent. Besides, I am Born-again. I, too, would be uncomfortable if there was indecency.

What does he like about you? My eyes, smile and legs.

What is your take on gospel artistes performing alongside ‘worldly music’ artistes?

In the Bible, Jesus reached out to sinners and that is how they were able to be converted. 

Gorette Tabula

Eva Nabawanga, 23, Mass Communication graduate

Status: Single, but I will find love after getting the crown.

What do you admire in a man? Masculine body, tall, good eyes and lips.

A six-figure salary or a six-pack body?  A six-figure salary. 

Most handsome guy?  Maurice Kirya 

What is the most attractive feature on your body? I think my boobs.

What do you look for in a relationship? Love and not sex maniacs. 

Would you want a very romantic guy? No, I am already romantic. A romantic guy looks plastic to me. How would you hook a guy you like? I would invite him for a date and pay the bill to show confidence and independence. 

Eva Nabawanga

Nina Mirembe, 20, S.6 vacation

Why did you join the pageant?

I love engaging in charity. I have the heart to help, but I cannot do it by myself. If I become Miss Uganda, I will be in position to do more of it.

Are you dating? Not yet

At 20 years? I will when a God-fearing, understanding and intelligent man comes along.

What do people like about you? I am slim, curvy, have long legs and an infectious smile.

Nina Mirembe

Pauline Apolo, 23, art and design student at Kyambogo University

You are so tall...  I am 5’6. 

What brings you to the pageant? To help HIV positive mothers 

Are you dating? No I am not. I hate guys who are bossy. 

It seems you have been there before:  I recently broke up with my boyfriend of four years. 

What if he apologises and wants you back? I will forgive him, but not take him back. Who knows, he might even get worse.

Pauline Apolo

Rachel Kelly Kirabo, 21, journalism student 

Are you in a relationship? No I am single and happy.

Who is your latest crush? Maurice Kirya I find him really hot.

A cute guy or a rich guy? A rich guy, of course. 

What do you find attractive in a man? Good height, sexy eyes and masculine.

Would you date a celebrity? I am a jealous girl. I would not take it if my man had all that attention from female fans.

Rachel Kelly Kirabo

Nancy Abila, 23, linguistics graduate

Who last said you were beautiful? I tell that to myself every day.

You are really confident... My mother inspires me. She is assertive. 

Why are you in the pageant? I love competition. When something comes easy, it is not worth it.

Was your boyfriend okay with the decision? I have no boyfriend. Black men are just show offs and are not romantic enough. So I am looking out for a white guy.

But all men are the same:  Yes, perhaps African men are all the same, but white men are different

How do you know this? I have relatives and friends dating white men and they are so happy.

Where will you get one from? With Facebook and Twitter, I know I will find one.

Nancy Abila,

Monica Rukundo, 23, business student at MUBS

Why are you in the pageant? Honestly, this had never crossed my mind, but my friends kept pushing me, saying I had all the qualities. 

And those are… Brains, beauty and of course, the height

Was your boyfriend among those friends? No, I told him last minute

That is mean, why? I did not think I would make it past the auditions.

Is he a sugar-daddy? No, we study at the same university.

Can he afford to buy you expensive stuff? He gives me the best he can afford and I appreciate it.

Monica Rukundo

Effe Nalumansi, 21, economics student at UCU, Mukono 

What brings you to this pageant?

At 21, I finally realised that I had never been involved in anything, apart from reading books. It’s time for me to do something outside books.

Did you face any resistance from anyone to participate?

No. My mother was excited, although she was concerned about exposing my body in swim suit. I told her that the pageant was not about indecency, but beauty and brains.

Did your sugar daddy second your decision? I am not seeing a sugar daddy.

But ‘campusers’ are known for seeing them: I can only date someone I love.

Effe Nalumansi

Evelyne Baluka, 23, graduate, leisure and hospitality

How tall are you? I am six feet.

Would you date a man shorter than you? No. He should be either my height or taller.

Have you been approached by shorter guys? Yes and I have not gone out with any of them. I do not date shorter guys, but we can be friends.

Do you tell them to their face that they are short? That would be rude because after all, they are aware of their height.

What else do you look out for in a man? Patience and intelligence.

Why are you in the  pageant?

I have a heart for serving and I see this crown as a stepping stone to my dream, to help the vulnerable.

 Evelyne Baluka

Sandra Ayaa, 20, BBA student, MUBS

Is your boyfriend comfortable that you are here? Yes. He approved of my decision. 

Really? What kind of man does not care that his partner will be exposed to so many eyes out there?

He trusts me. He knows that though other men approach me, I will not give in.

How long have you been together? Four years.

When is the wedding? Perhaps in three years. 

What inspired you to join the pageant?

I think the pageant is about culture, beauty and decency, which are all my calling.

Sandra Ayaa

Louise Nankabala, 22, business lady

Why are you in the pageant? I want to help the youth bring out their talents.

Are you dating? I am single and not searching.

When will you start searching? Perhaps at 25, because then, I will be ready to have a baby since I will be financially stable.

What went wrong in your last relationship? He was too protective, so I left. He would tell me what to do all the time. For example, he advised me against dancing in clubs.

Perhaps you were big-headed: No, I let people advise me, but the final decision is not up to them.

Louise Nankabala

Sheila Nuwatwine, 22, civil engineer

Are you dating? I haven’t found that someone yet.

What qualities are you looking for in a man? 

I want a God-fearing, responsible, caring and handsome guy.

Would you approach a guy you like?

No, I wouldn’t. My actions would speak louder than my words. It’s not a girl-thing to approach a guy; I would lose my respect as a lady. 

Would you manipulate a guy with your looks to get what you want?

I consider that very cheap. I prefer working for something.

How will you handle the attention from men after the contest?

I am already used to the attention.

But this time, I will be more assertive to chase them off, but politely.

Sheila Nuwatwine

Josephine Nabakooza, 21, Social Sciences student at Makerere 

What qualities do you look for in a man? Simple, understanding and rich.

What would you want a man to notice about you? My smartness and intelligence.

Most handsome guy?  Maurice Kirya.

Role model? Sylvia Owori and my mum.

Josephine Nabakooza

Priscilla Atulinde, 19, S.6 vacist 

Are you in a relationship? No, I am not yet ready for commitment.

Would you date a guy for his money? Money is not an issue to me, as long as he is handsome and appealing to my eyes.

Priscilla Atulinde