Busoga Tourism Queen, Ms Okoobah Shakirah Kadhanah, was on Saturday 12th September among the queens vying for Miss Tourism East Africa beauty contest 2026. The inaugural event was held at Kampala Marriott Hotel Nsambya.
On the glamourous night, she was crowned 1st Runner Up. But how much do you know about her, read on below;
Ms Okoobah Shakirah Kadhanah is a Ugandan tourism professional, beauty queen, brand ambassador, and entrepreneur with a passion for tourism, hospitality, women empowerment, and community development.
She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Travel and Tourism Management from Makerere University Business School (MUBS) and has experience in tourism, brand representation, marketing, sales, customer service, and events.
Shakirah is a former Miss Tourism Kigulu and 1st Runner-Up Miss Tourism Busoga, experiences that have strengthened her leadership, public speaking, confidence, and advocacy skills.
She is passionate about using her platforms to inspire young women, promote Uganda’s tourism potential, and create meaningful impact in her.
Despite not winning the crown, Shakirah is not about to give up on Tourism. She has vowed l to continue pushing Busoga Tourism and Uganda at Large. Watch her take on the world!!!
