We did not receive any government backing – Abanakyo’s parents speak out

By Catherine Apolot

When Miss World – Africa Quiin Abenakyo returns to the country within a week, she will be welcomed with a government role as Tourism Ambassador.

According to the chairperson of the Uganda Tourism Board, Daudi Migereko, Abenakyo has done the country proud.

“We are bound to benefit immensely from the result of the publicity Uganda has had (after Abenakyo’s show) and excellent performance. The image of the country has been put at a different trajectory,” Migereko told NTV after the Miss World finals in Sanya, China.Miss Mexico, Vanessa Ponce De Leon was crowned 68 Miss World.

Governemnet however, wants to reap where it did not sow.According to Abenakyo’s parents, government of Uganda did nothing to support their daughter when she was flying to China for Miss World 2018.

“As for the travel to Miss World in China, there was nothing like government support. (Former Miss Uganda) Stella Nantumbwe and Renzion Hill have been there for us throughout this journey and we thank them,” Alice Kyamulesire, Abenakyo’s mother said.

The 22-year old also took to her Instagram page to thank Nantumbwe those who helped her along the way, but there was no mention of government, or any officials.

“Nothing is more honourable tha a grateful hear. @Ellah_world I can’t thank you enough for all that you have done for me. With your foundation @spruced foundation you made my trip to Sanya possible and even then you continued to support me in all ways possible,” she posted, adding. Renzion, your baddest. Thank you so much. Miss Uganda foundation @Brenda Nanyonjo, we made history thank you mama, I pray that God blesses you abundantly.”