{"id":3372,"date":"2024-11-11T17:26:34","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T14:26:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/Blog\/?p=3372"},"modified":"2024-11-19T10:36:24","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T07:36:24","slug":"mr-and-miss-iuea-2024-take-the-throne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/mr-and-miss-iuea-2024-take-the-throne\/","title":{"rendered":"Mr and Miss IUEA 2024: The 10th King &amp; Queen Take the Throne\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Behold! A new era has begun with the crowning of a new king and queen at Mr and Miss IUEA 2024. This year&#8217;s theme, <em>&#8220;Empowered and Elegant,&#8221;<\/em> came to life on November 1st, as our grand auditorium transformed into a regal arena fit for the coronation. The event was a glamorous showcase of style, talent, and unity, reflecting the best of IUEA, the Technological University of Choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T131338.392-1-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T131338.392-1-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T131338.392-1-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T131338.392-1-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T131338.392-1-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T131338.392-1-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Male contestants line up at the advent of the &#8220;Crowning Wear&#8221; category of Mr and Miss IUEA 2024 <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Mr and Miss IUEA 2024?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine a royal tournament of charm, style, and poise where challengers from across the land of IUEA try to claim the crown. <a href=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/mr-miss-iuea-2023-crowns-a-new-king-and-queen\/\">Edging out last year\u2019s 28<\/a>, Mr and Miss IUEA 2024 set the stage for 29 brave contestants to battle for the throne in a fierce contest of talent and elegance. This epic event unfolded over 6 rounds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3438\" data-src=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-11T174543.823-1-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3438 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-11T174543.823-1-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-11T174543.823-1-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-11T174543.823-1-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-11T174543.823-1-2-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-11T174543.823-1-2.png 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Aganza Biringanine Anthony<\/strong> adorns stunning blue suit <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3439\" data-src=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T120857.985-1-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3439 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T120857.985-1-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T120857.985-1-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T120857.985-1-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T120857.985-1-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T120857.985-1-1.png 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Ushindi Muchika and Akandekaho Sharon <\/strong>take the runway united<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3440\" data-src=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T121502.170-1-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3440 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T121502.170-1-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T121502.170-1-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T121502.170-1-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T121502.170-1-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T121502.170-1-1.png 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Shawn Kingstone <\/strong>introduces himself during the first round <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3441\" data-src=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-08T164717.006-2-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3441 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-08T164717.006-2-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-08T164717.006-2-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-08T164717.006-2-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-08T164717.006-2-2-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-08T164717.006-2-2.png 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Leek Mayang <\/strong>struts in a fascinating outfit during the creative expression round<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3442\" data-src=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-11T161601.361-1-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3442 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-11T161601.361-1-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-11T161601.361-1-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-11T161601.361-1-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-11T161601.361-1-2-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-11T161601.361-1-2.png 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Walugembe Saddam <\/strong>represents his tribe during the cultural wear portion of Mr and Miss IUEA 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Introductory Wear<\/strong>: The first impression, where each contestant makes a grand entrance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Creative Expression<\/strong>: A showcase of creativity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cultural Wear<\/strong>: Celebrating diversity through traditional attire.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dinner Wear<\/strong>: Pure elegance as contestants stepped out in stunning evening outfits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crowning Wear<\/strong>: The grand attire befitting a king or queen-to-be.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Q&amp;A Session<\/strong>: A test of wit, charm, and charisma under the spotlight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who was on the court of Judges?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Presiding over Mr &amp; Miss IUEA 2024 was a panel fit for royalty, a line-up of respected and influential judges who brought their expertise and discerning eyes to the competition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3463\" data-src=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T094908.324-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3463 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T094908.324-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T094908.324-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T094908.324-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T094908.324-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T094908.324-1.png 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Valentino Kabenge<\/strong> and <strong>Shakib Lutaaya<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3464\" data-src=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T094955.319-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3464 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T094955.319-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T094955.319-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T094955.319-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T094955.319-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T094955.319-1.png 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Mikal Tesfay<\/strong> at Mr and Miss IUEA 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3465\" data-src=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T094803.676-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3465 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T094803.676-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T094803.676-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T094803.676-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T094803.676-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T094803.676-1.png 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Rona Vivian Kisakye<\/strong> at Mr and Miss IUEA 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Judge Rona Vivian Kisakye<\/strong>: Esteemed for her role with <a href=\"https:\/\/misstourismug.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Miss Tourism Uganda<\/a>, bringing a touch of grace and high standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Valentino Kabenge<\/strong>: A notable figure with a keen eye for charisma and elegance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Queen Mikal Tesfay<\/strong>: Reigning Miss Eritrea Uganda, lending her own royal presence and insight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shakib Lutaaya<\/strong>: A true people\u2019s champion, with a reputation for recognising greatness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-08T151559.370-2-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3462 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-08T151559.370-2-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-08T151559.370-2-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-08T151559.370-2-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-08T151559.370-2-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-08T151559.370-2-1.png 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rona Vivian Kisakye, Mikal Tesfay and Valentino Kabenge join the king and queen in a photo session<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">All Hail the King<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Meet our new king: Thon Deng Thon, a South Sudanese first-year scholar in the craft of Civil Engineering. Thon wasn&#8217;t just a competitor; he conquered the event with poise and charisma, winning both the crown of the people as Mr Popularity and the king&#8217;s crown as Mr IUEA 2024. His victory was a testament to his popularity and charm, which captivated the audience and judges alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"820\" data-src=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_8456-1-4-1024x820.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3461 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_8456-1-4-1024x820.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_8456-1-4-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_8456-1-4-768x615.jpg 768w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_8456-1-4-1536x1231.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_8456-1-4.jpg 1600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/820;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Thon Deng Thon takes the throne as Mr IUEA 2024 <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does the King Aspire to Achieve?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>King Thon dreams of fostering a united \u201ckingdom\u201d. No, he\u2019s not eyeing the United Kingdom, but rather a united student body. Our university brings together students from a kaleidoscope of languages, cultures, and faiths, and Mr IUEA 2024 is passionate about nurturing these bonds. His vision of a cohesive IUEA &#8220;kingdom&#8221; is one that celebrates diversity and creates a sense of belonging for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T094708.825-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3460 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T094708.825-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T094708.825-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T094708.825-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T094708.825-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T094708.825-1.png 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mr and Miss IUEA 2024 contestants come together during the &#8220;Crown Wear&#8221; portion, showcasing a diverse line-up of participants.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">His Core Philosophy: Believe in Yourself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>A bird trapped in a cage will think flying is a disability<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<cite>Said King Thon&nbsp;<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>King Thon shared a powerful quote from his father, encouraging everyone to break free from self-doubt. Just as he took flight to claim his throne, he urged his fellow students to break through their own barriers. Dream big, he says, because you can only soar as high as you\u2019re willing to believe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"3459\" data-src=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_8537-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3459 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_8537-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_8537-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_8537-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_8537-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_8537-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Peers hoist up Mr IUEA 2024 in celebration of his victory<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who was the most elegant of them all?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Queen Siguei Simei Francesca from Chad, a scholar in the craft of architecture and our embodiment of grace and poise. Queen Francesca didn\u2019t just earn her crown; she dazzled the audience with each step across the runway. Her elegance is a result of countless hours of practice, and her passion for the runway was undeniable. She earned the title of Top Female Model, proving that the runway loves her as much as she loves it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T104000.493-1-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3458 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T104000.493-1-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T104000.493-1-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T104000.493-1-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T104000.493-1-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T104000.493-1-1.png 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Miss IUEA 2023 crowns Siguei Simei Francesca, Miss IUEA 2024!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s the Queen\u2019s First Decree?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Always dream and stand for it<\/em><\/p>\n<cite>Said Queen Francesca&nbsp;<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>With a simple yet powerful message, Queen Francesca reminds her subjects to pursue their dreams relentlessly, no matter how lofty. She embodies the elegance and empowerment that this year\u2019s theme celebrates, setting an inspiring example for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-08T152511.962-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3457 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-08T152511.962-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-08T152511.962-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-08T152511.962-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-08T152511.962-2-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-08T152511.962-2.png 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Queens Unite: Miss IUEA 2024 and Miss IUEA 2023 join the Runners-up for 2023 and 2022 in a photo moment <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Royal Pair Destined to Rule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In every competition category of Mr. &amp; Miss IUEA 2024, King Thon and Queen Francesca exemplified the theme of &#8220;Empowered and Elegant,&#8221; clinching the top model awards for their respective genders. But they are more than just titles and crowns; their dedication to empowering others and standing tall as role models resonates deeply within our IUEA community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3456\" data-src=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T110601.190-1-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3456 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T110601.190-1-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T110601.190-1-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T110601.190-1-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T110601.190-1-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T110601.190-1-1.png 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mr and Miss IUEA 2024 grace the stage in a stunning display of regal poise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Diverse Kingdom United<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>IUEA proudly boasts students from over 50 countries, and the Mr and Miss IUEA 2024 event was a vibrant showcase of this diversity. With over 30 contestants hailing from Rwanda, Uganda, Chad, Eritrea, Nigeria, DR Congo, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and beyond, it was a celebration of our global IUEA family. Here are the valiant challengers who came close to claiming the throne:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3455\" data-src=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T085734.095-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3455 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T085734.095-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T085734.095-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T085734.095-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T085734.095-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T085734.095-1.png 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Miss IUEA 1st Runner-up:<\/strong> Kasande Sheba<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3454\" data-src=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T130037.329-1-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3454 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T130037.329-1-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T130037.329-1-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T130037.329-1-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T130037.329-1-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T130037.329-1-1.png 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Miss IUEA 2nd Runner-up:<\/strong> Kuei Malek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3453\" data-src=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-08T140503.348-1-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3453 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-08T140503.348-1-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-08T140503.348-1-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-08T140503.348-1-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-08T140503.348-1-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-08T140503.348-1-1.png 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Mr. IUEA 1st Runner-up:<\/strong> Robel Hagos Mahray<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And the special awards went to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3452\" data-src=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T115526.468-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3452 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T115526.468-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T115526.468-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T115526.468-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T115526.468-2-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T115526.468-2.png 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Top Female Model:<\/strong> Siguei Simei Francesca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3451\" data-src=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T112303.839-1-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3451 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T112303.839-1-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T112303.839-1-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T112303.839-1-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T112303.839-1-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T112303.839-1-1.png 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Miss Popularity:<\/strong> Kasande Sheba<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T113708.371-1-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3450 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T113708.371-1-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T113708.371-1-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T113708.371-1-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T113708.371-1-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T113708.371-1-1.png 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Mr. Popularity &amp; <strong>Top Male Model:<\/strong>:<\/strong> Thon Deng Thon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3449\" data-src=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T113746.449-1-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3449 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T113746.449-1-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T113746.449-1-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T113746.449-1-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T113746.449-1-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T113746.449-1-1.png 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Mr. Talent:<\/strong> Robel Hagos Mahray<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3448\" data-src=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T093920.894-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3448 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T093920.894-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T093920.894-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T093920.894-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T093920.894-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T093920.894-1.png 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Miss Congeniality:<\/strong> Kamikazi Precious<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3447\" data-src=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-16T123250.114-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3447 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-16T123250.114-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-16T123250.114-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-16T123250.114-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-16T123250.114-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-16T123250.114-1.png 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Miss Talent:<\/strong> Wafa Ismaeil Elrashid<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3446\" data-src=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-16T120925.447-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3446 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-16T120925.447-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-16T120925.447-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-16T120925.447-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-16T120925.447-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-16T120925.447-1.png 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Miss Diversity:<\/strong> Sahar Mohamed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-16T123559.354-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3445 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-16T123559.354-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-16T123559.354-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-16T123559.354-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-16T123559.354-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-16T123559.354.png 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Mr. Diversity:<\/strong> Ayman Al-Yousef<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond competition, Mr &amp; Miss IUEA 2024 was a celebration of friendship and unity. The contestants didn\u2019t just compete; they bonded as a family, supporting each other during rehearsals and performances. This camaraderie is the essence of IUEA, a place where students from all walks of life come together as one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Thriving Community at IUEA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At IUEA, we\u2019re not just about academics; we\u2019re about empowerment, talent, and diversity. Our king and queen represent a vibrant, supportive community, one where students are encouraged to explore their passions beyond the classroom. With their leadership, student life promises to be more exciting and enriching than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All are welcome to join our \u201ckingdom\u201d where a student from any background can become a king, queen or anything they want to be. Achieve what seems impossible with IUEA!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T122737.978-1-1-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3444 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T122737.978-1-1-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T122737.978-1-1-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T122737.978-1-1-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T122737.978-1-1-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-2024-11-18T122737.978-1-1-1.png 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The King and Queen, Judges and our Head of Marketing commemorate a successful event<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Behold! 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