No article found for “Atypus coreanus?action=edit&redlink=1”.

Hannah Karema Tumukunde

☆ Save On Wikipedia ↗
Hannah Karema Tumukunde
Born
Hannah Karema Tumukunde

(2003-01-01) 1 January 2003
Nakaseke District, Uganda
EducationMakerere University
OccupationsModel
Beauty Pageant Titleholder
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleMiss Uganda 2023
Major competition(s)
Miss Uganda 2023
(Winner)
Miss World 2023
(Top 8)

Hannah Karema Tumukunde (born 1 January 2003) is a Ugandan philanthropist, model, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Uganda 2023.[1] She represented Uganda at the Miss World 2023 pageant that took place in India from February 18 to March 9, 2024, where she finished as a Top 8 finalist, and the runner-up and Beauty with a Purpose Winner of the African continent.[2][3][4][5]

Early life and education

Hannah Karema Tumukunde was born on 1 January 2003 at the Nakaseke District in the Central Region of Uganda.[6] She went on to study at the Seroma Christian High School and the Hana International School before entering the Makerere University. She currently lives in Kisasi, Kampala and is a StarTimes brand ambassador in Uganda.[7][8]

Pageantry

Miss Uganda 2023

Karema entered the Miss Uganda 2023 pageant held at the UMA Multipurpose Hall in Kampala, where she competed alongside 20 other contestants for the national title. At the conclusion of the event, Karema was ultimately crowned Miss Uganda 2023 and was awarded a Toyota Wish and a direct pass to represent Uganda at the Miss World pageant.[9][10]

Miss World 2023

Karema represented Uganda at the Miss World 2023 pageant where she emerged as the Beauty with a Purpose Winner of the African continent.[11] In the coronation night, Karema ultimately finished as a Top 8 finalist and was the runner-up to the Miss World Africa title, which was won by Lesego Chombo of Botswana. Her placement was the highest for Uganda in the Miss World pageant since Quiin Abenakyo's Top 5 finish in 2018.[12][13][14][11]

Advocacy

Hannah Karema Tumukunde is the CEO and founder of The Hannah Karema Foundation. During her reign as Miss Uganda 2023, Hannah Karema Tumukunde focused her advocacy on addressing social challenges affecting young girls, particularly early and forced marriages. In interviews following her coronation, she expressed her intention to use her platform to campaign against forced early marriages and promote the protection of girls' rights in Uganda.[15]

At the international level, Karema also presented a Beauty With a Purpose project at the Miss World 2023 competition, which focused on keeping girls in school and equipping children with menstrual hygiene management skills.[16]

Leadership

In March 2026, Hannah declared her bid for Guild President at Makerere University[17] one of the most competitive student leadership races in the country. She later in April 2026 conceded defeat in Makerere University guild race after Gracious Kadondi was elected the 92nd Guild President[18].

References

  1. "Hannah Karema Tumukunde Crowned Miss Uganda 2023 and Miss World Uganda 2023". www.mzikii.com. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  2. "Miss Uganda Hanna Karema leaving for Miss World competition this Saturday". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  3. Benjie (2024-01-29). "Miss Uganda Hannah Karema, embarks on her journey to scoop Miss World". MBU. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  4. Waswa, Samson (2024-03-10). "Fine Margins: Hannah Karema narrowly misses out on Miss World Africa title". Pulse Uganda. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  5. King, Isa (2024-02-22). "Hannah Karema Tumukunde Aside, Meet the Other African Beauty Queens Competing for The Miss World Crown". SatisFashion Uganda. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  6. "Nakaseke's Hannah Karema crowned Miss Uganda 2023-24". Monitor. 2023-03-20. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
  7. "Hannah Karema Tumukunde: Biography, Education, Age, Early Life and Net Worth - The BuzzNation". buzznation.co.ug. 2023-03-20. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  8. Katungulu, Amon. "Ugandan Beauty Shines on World Stage: Miss Uganda Wins Miss World Africa BWAP Award". Nilepost News. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  9. "I now have a voice, says Miss Uganda". Monitor. 1 April 2023.
  10. "Nakaseke's Hannah Karema crowned Miss Uganda 2023-24". Monitor. 2023-03-20. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  11. Waswa, Samson (2024-03-04). "Joy as Uganda's Hannah Karema makes it to top10 finalists at Miss World". Pulse Uganda. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  12. Bob, Balam (2024-03-15). "Miss Uganda and StarTimes Brand Ambassador Hannah Karema brings award". Galaxy FM 100.2. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  13. King, Isa (2024-03-11). "From Winning 'Beauty with a Purpose Africa" To Securing a Spot in The Top 8, Hannah Karema's Miss World Journey was Nothing short of Sensational". SatisFashion Uganda. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  14. Byemboijana, Muhamadi (2024-03-11). "Uganda's Beauty Queen Hannah Karema Emerges 1st Runner-Up for Miss World Africa". SoftPower News. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  15. "Winning Miss Uganda blew me away – Karema". Monitor. 2023-03-31. Retrieved 2026-04-06.
  16. "Personal Reflection: Navigating the Depths of Menstrual Hygiene Awareness". Miss World Official Website. 28 February 2024. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  17. Nsereko, Ranell Dickson (2026-03-03). "Ent. & Lifestyle: Former Miss Uganda Hannah Karema eyes Makerere Guild presidency". New Vision. Retrieved 2026-04-16.
  18. Naimanye, Andrew Victor. "NUP's Gracious Kadondi Wins Makerere Guild Race". Nilepost News. Retrieved 2026-04-16.