Jean Ojiro, 24, was crowned Miss Universe Kenya 2026 after a fierce competition that started with 500 hopefuls.The grand finale, held at Emara Ole Sereni Hotel in Nairobi on July 25, saw her beat finalists Mokera Onchiri, Mercy Awonda, and Immaculate Wachera.

Ojiro, who previously finished second in Miss BRICS International Pageant, expressed her emotions on Instagram, calling her victory 'a dream come true' and thanking Kenyans for their support.She will now represent Kenya at the global Miss Universe competition, which includes over 100 countries.The event featured confetti, sparklers, and rigorous judging criteria testing communication, leadership, and advocacy skills.Ojiro's journey included a boot camp that narrowed candidates from 30 to 15 before the final showdown.Her emotional reaction to the win, described as 'in shambles,' highlighted the intensity of the moment.The article also mentions other news, like Lupita Nyong'o redesigning her LA home, but focuses on Ojiro's historic win.