Kigezi Miss Tourism loses crown over indiscipline

The 20-year-old was ordered last week to return the crown, along with all the gifts and monetary rewards she received from the Pageant.

Ayebare, a law student, was in September last year the second runner-up in Miss Tourism Kigezi. She hails from Rukungiri district.

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Miss Tourism Uganda however, is now accusing her of flouting the terms of the Pageant agreement by failing to show up for campaign events.

In a letter terminating her contract, MTU noted that Ayebare had repeatedly failed on her undertaking to be readily available for functions, events, public appearances, and other promotional activities requested by MTU.

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“Following our notice of the breach on 5 January 2023, we have hardly seen your involvement in Miss Tourism Uganda Activities, despite several verbal invitations to do so,” the termination letter reads in part.

“The Project Manager reported that you have no interest, and we can proceed to de-crown you. This letter therefore serves to inform you that pursuant to Clause 7 of the Agreement we are withdrawing the pageant title from you and terminating the Agreement. 

“You are instructed to return all prizes, gifts, and monetary awards granted to you within a period of 7 days from the delivery of this letter.”

It was yet to be confirmed by Monday morning whether Ayebare complied with the termination yet.

This year, Miss Tourism Uganda is marking 11 years. The finals on September 9th will attract queens from 12 regions.

Miss Tourism Uganda CEO Aisha Nagudi says the competition, themed “Greening Tourism” will focus on the achievements of Miss Tourism Uganda in the past decade in addition to promoting nature.