Miss Tourism East Africa Delegates Tour Kasubi Tombs, Buganda Heritage Sites Ahead of Kampala Grand Finale

What the report says

Miss Tourism East Africa contestants have been touring cultural and historical sites in Kampala as part of their preparation ahead of the pageant’s grand finale, according to Watchdog Uganda. The delegation, led by chief executive officer Allan Kanyike, visited Buganda Cultural Heritage and the Kasubi Tombs, where they were introduced to Buganda traditions, royal artifacts and the role of cultural institutions in preserving local identity.

The report says the contestants also took part in lectures on Buganda’s norms and traditions and spoke with heritage custodians, turning the outing into a learning exercise rather than a brief ceremonial stop. Additional visits included sites linked to the era of Idi Amin, which the article describes as a reminder that tourism also covers difficult historical memory, not only celebrated heritage.

Watchdog Uganda also highlighted delegate Okoobah Shakirah Kadama, who engaged with guides on history and local customs and linked her tourism platform to culture, peace and social unity. The article notes that the delegation later experienced Ugandan hospitality and cuisine through arrangements involving local hosts and venues in Kampala.

The contestants are continuing training at the Kampala Marriott Hotel ahead of the finale, which the report says is planned for September 12, 2026. The publication adds that organizers are also preparing media, stage and platform sessions for the finalists, underscoring how pageant work in this case is being framed as tourism education and cultural promotion rather than only competition.