First ever Mr East Africa UK to be crowned by Miss England in London

After two successful years running the prestigious Miss East Africa UK, Pauline Long has just launched Mr East Africa UK. The Kenyan born mother of two introduced the male contest to work with and alongside Miss East Africa UK. Mr and Miss East Africa UK beauty pageants main objectives are to fund-raise, campaign and raise awareness for the plight of underprivileged children in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan and Eritrea. When asked why there was a need to introduce Mr East Africa UK, Pauline said, “I am giving equal opportunities to young East Africans, both male and female to spread the awareness of poverty that strikes East African children. Besides, having more voices to represent East African children is better than having one voice. It’s all about rallying up as many people as possible to get involved in the campaigns.”

The grand double crowning event with Double Olympic Dame Kelly Holmes as the guest of honour will take place in London’s Bloomsbury Theatre on 26th July and the winners of both Miss East Africa UK 2008 and the first ever Mr East Africa UK being crowned by Miss England. The competition which is fund-raising for the displaced in Kenya especially children who lost their parents or guardians in the post-election violence is already creating a huge of buzz. The show will be hosted by Comedian/TV presenter Kojo and Super model Anya James. Among the celebrity judging panel will be Kenya’s most popular community leader in the Diaspora and director of Sacoma(Sahara Community Abroad) Sam Ochieng, entertainment editor of The Voice Newspaper Janelle Oswald, Nigerian top designer Adebayo Jones and more. Many young East Africans living in the UK want to be part of a good cause helping those who were affected in Kenya. Pauline revealed, “I think people are excited of the prospect of the double crowning and this year contestants are rushing in to register to take part in the competition, and so far they all share a common reason which is to help the children displaced in Kenya. They have also been following what the current title holder Maureen Nyakaira has achieved so far.” She added, “Maureen has become a great role model and the next title holder who takes over from her will be expected to emulate her or exceed her achievements.” Miss East Africa 2007- Maureen Nyakaira who has recently been on BEN TV campaigning for the displaced in Kenya was recently in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania for one month visiting orphanages and delivering goods.

When Pauline Long founded Miss East Africa UK her vision was not limited to run the pageant in the UK, it’s no wander she has introduced the first ever Mr and Miss East Africa which will cover Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi with Kenya being the first host nation. On 6th December 2008 Kenya will crown the first Miss East Africa and Mr East Africa. Both pageants will be a voice for the children in the five East African countries. “My end goal with these pageants is to lift every single East African child in need out of poverty, take them out of the streets and engage in campaigns that will help change people’s attitudes towards our children. It will be a matter of persuading the governments to turn their countries into children’s welfare states,” Pauline revealed.

For more information on how you can get involved in the good causes please visit www.misseastafrica.co.uk