| Formation | 2002; 22 years ago (2002) |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Nairobi |
| Location | |
Membership | Miss Universe |
Official language | English |
National Director | Maria Sarungi Tsehai |
| Website | missuniverse.co.ke |
Miss Universe Kenya is a national pageant in Kenya that was first held in 2002 and an annual national contest to choose ambassador for the Miss Universe pageant. Miss Universe Kenya is not related to the previous Miss World KenyaorMiss Kenya contests.
The Miss Universe Kenya was held for the first time in 2002 by Beauties of Africa Inc. Since the corporation took over the license in Kenya from Miss Kenya organization, the organization did not set for longer until 2005. In 2014 the new owner bought the brand and joined Maria Sarungi Tsehai ownership.
| Year | County | Miss Universe Kenya | Placement at Miss Universe | Special Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | TBA | ||||
| Did not compete between 2022—2023 | |||||
| 2021 | Nairobi | Roshanara Ebrahim[2] | Unplaced | Veteran queen who won Miss World Kenya 2016, but she withdrew at Miss World 2016. | |
| 2020 | Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, no representative in 2020 | ||||
| 2019 | Nairobi | Stacy Michuki[3] | Unplaced | ||
| 2018 | Nairobi | Wabaiya Kariuki[4] | Unplaced | ||
| 2017 | Did not compete | ||||
| 2016 | Nairobi | Mary Esther Were[5] | Top 6 | ||
| 2015 | Did not compete | ||||
| 2014 | Busia | Gaylyne Ayugi [6] | Unplaced | Maria Sarungi Tsehai directorship. | |
| Did not compete between 2006—2013 | |||||
| 2005 | Nairobi | Rachel Mbuki Marete[7] | Unplaced | ||
| 2004 | Nairobi | Anita Maina | Unplaced | ||
| 2003 | Did not compete | ||||
| 2002 | Laikipia | Julie Njeru | Unplaced | Andy Abulime (Beauties of Africa Inc.) directorship. | |
| Year | County | Miss Kenya | Placement at Miss Universe | Special Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Taita-Taveta | Josephine Wanjiku Mbatia | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete between 1993—1994 | |||||
| 1992 | Nairobi | Aisha Wawira Lieberg | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete between 1988—1991 | |||||
| 1987 | Mombasa | Susan Waruguru Kahumba | Unplaced | ||
| County | Titles | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Nairobi | 7 | 1992, 2004, 2005, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 |
| Mombasa | 1 | 1987 |
| Taita-Taveta | 1995 | |
| Laikipia | 2003 | |
| Busia | 2014 |
