Peres Odumo, Miss University Kenya 2019 following her meeting with H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta. She will represent Kenya at the World Miss University Africa Competition in South Korea on the 18th of next month. Photo: Courtesy.

By Peres Odumo
On Monday 26 November, the newly crowned Miss University Africa, Peres Odumo visited the State House, where she met H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta, among other high ranking Government officials.
During the visit, Peres interacted with various local leaders, in addition to speaking at length about her journey to becoming Miss University Kenya, and her forthcoming trip to South Korea to represent the country at the World Miss University pageant.
The World Miss University is an international beauty contest held annually in Seoul, South Korea since 1986. The event is organized by World Miss University Organizing Committee, headquartered in Manhattan, New York. The event is held to select representatives for the World Miss University Peace Corps, which was created to commemorate the United Nations’ resolution to celebrate 1986 as the International Year of Peace.
The Peace Corps representatives work collaboratively in youth empowerment and development in their countries with the aim of achieving societal development goals.