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Marion Bakhoya, a Kenyan beauty based in New York has been crowned Miss Kenya USA 2018.
Bakhoya floored 15 other Kenyan ladies living in the United States to the coveted title at the beauty pageant held at Carco Theatre in Renton, Washington on Saturday.
During the competition, contestants were tasked to explain how they would tackle issues such as challenges facing women, cultural matters, community empowerment, among others.
For instance, Bakhoya was asked to state the three main issues she would strive to address if crowned. "Thank you so much for that question, the top three social issues in Kenya that I would address are unemployment, inadequate education for young girls, and healthcare for young children”.
"Our children have every right, not only to live a healthy life but to impact the next generation” Marion, who also won the Cultural Ambassador, best interview and best evening gown awards, added.
Bakhoya is a personal trainer and a PhD student at Columbia University in NY.
First runners-up, Ms. Amina Hassan from Nashville, Tennessee won the best talent award.
"I am Honored to represent our Kings and Queens of our Nation. I definitely encourage any queen that wants to be heard and that is passionate about making a difference In their community to participate in the pageant next year. Hard work, determination and patience is the key to success.” Amina said.
Contestant Mary Mwaura from Boston won the Community Ambassador award.
African Welfare Association, Afro Hair Braiding & Wear, Heritage Insurance, Autism Lights, Fahari Naturals, Designer Kahini Boutique and Miss Tanzania USA Pageant were the sponsors of this year's event.
Kenyan comedian Eric Omondi was the Master of Ceremony.
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Kama Leonard Mambo Mbotela kwenye kipindi chake maarufu alivyouliza, "Je, huu ni ungwana?" Kuvaa nywele za bandia na kuzifanya kuonekana kama wazaliwa wa Yuropa si ungwana...
Hapo umesema kweli @Imara
This Western aping needs to be stopped on its tracks.Ushenzi ushindwe.
How come I never heard about this contest before it happened? Is it a coastal Kenyan elite thing? I am sure that had I known prior, I would have participated and won big! Add to that; with my deep voice, it would have been enchanting. Wacheni ubaguzi bana, nyinyi watu wa coastal!!
Where is Miss Mwakilishi? Anyway, I have always opposed to this kind of parading of women to show their wares.This reminds me of slavery where slaves were paraded for the same reasons.
Let them write an essay on a certain topic,or a thesis on a topic that they are passionate about...
It is also age discriminatory. This is purely aping of the West for not no particular benefit.Simply because we can also do it your way...They say immitation is a poor form of flattery.May be Muzungu is laughing at us.
Jameni! Kila mtu ni sawa. Hakuna sababu ya kuiga mila za watu wengine kama vile waheshimiwa kutoka Yuropa wanavyofanya kwa mambo ya sura.
Kama Leonard Mambo Mbotela kwenye kipindi chake maarufu alivyouliza, "Je, huu ni ungwana?" Kuvaa nywele za bandia na kuzifanya kuonekana kama wazaliwa wa Yuropa si ungwana.
Tushirikiane pamoja kuifanya miji yote katika Kenya kuwa kama vile mji wa Kigali, Rwanda ulivyo, ni bora sana kuliko kupoteza wakati huku tukimkashifu MWUMBAJI kwa kusema ya kwamba fulani ana sura nzuri kuliko fulani.
Hebu tuone usafi na ubora wa mji wa Kigali, Rwanda.
https://youtu.be/rol52Ox351s