Miss Earth Kenya is one of the most outstanding beauty pageants in Africa - After the 2022 Hiatus from the International Finals, the franchise came back with a bang in 2023 attracting beauties from across the country, evident by looking at the finalists. Most important was the contestants shared interest in Kenyan culture and Environmental sustainability that inherently brought to life a sisterhood amongst the girls that the local franchise say they are proud of.
As they conclude a year of traction in their sustainability journey with Miss Earth Kenya, the Elemental trio of Natasha Mungai - Miss Earth Kenya - Air, Cheryl Siso Miss Earth Kenya - Water, Faith Lukale Miss Earth Kenya - Fire, have also caused a frenzy on various media forums for the work they do in the grassroots in Kenya post-coronation.
Miss Earth Kenya 2023 - the competition was stiff and if that was anything to go by 2024 will definitely be amazing and we are excited to see how it will turn out.
With the purpose of praising women’s beauty and talent as well as raise public awareness on the encouragement of environmental protection campaigns, ever since its first days, the contest attracted the attention of a large number of viewers domestically and internationally. Entering 2023, appearing on the stage of Miss Earth Kenya was not just the multitalented beauties but also world renowned designers and fashion brands. After exhilarating competitions, Miss Earth Kenya 2023 officially ended with special marks in beauty arenas both in Kenya and overseas.
Natasha Mungai - Miss Earth Kenya 2023 - Air
She not only impressed the audience with her outstanding beauty, confidence and her quite charming demeanor, but also her dedication to animal conservation as a veterinary student with a passion for wildlife. Combining her love for animals with a commitment to sustainability, she strives to make a positive impact on the environment. Whether working in the field, researching wildlife health, or advocating for conservation practices, her goal is to contribute to a harmonious coexistence between humans and the natural world. With a deep understanding of veterinary medicine and a focus on wildlife, she is poised to be a future leader in the intersection of animal health and environmental sustainability.
Cheryl Siso - Miss Earth Kenya 2023 - Water
Coming home as Miss Water after Miss Earth Kenya 2023, Cheryl Siso has continuously been a beacon with her consistent and impactful work in the Beach clean up and mangrove planting. This attractive Kenyan beauty in healthy brown complexion and her commendable sustainability efforts around the Kenyan coast has brought her opportunities to collaborate with brands and organizations in conservation. Being a teacher who enjoys imparting knowledge, who loves going to the beach, during cleanups she gets the opportunity to educate and empower people on right way of managing waste. She concludes by saying that “Once I sustain a community I have sustained its culture.”
Faith Lukale - Miss Earth Kenya 2023 - Fire
Coming to the stage of Miss Earth Kenya 2023, Faith Lukale was one of the favorite and most highly appreciated faces. Being an exotic mixture of physical beauty Vulnerability, and a Fiercely determined attitude. Her impact as a sustainability advocate has been amplified over the course of her reign as Miss Fire Kenya 2023 with her passion to give back by working with children from less privileged backgrounds.
Therefore much of her work has been rooted in mentorship to improve standards of living of less privileged children. Sensitizing them and developing their appreciation for sustainability and ways to improve their standards of living through tree planting initiatives, collecting, distribution and Re-Use of gently used Clothes and Toys, art as a way to curb pollution and communicate sustainability and eco entrepreneurship as an avenue to raising standards of living.
With the beauty, knowledge and talents showcased at Miss Earth Kenya 2023 alongside the sustainability traction during their reign, these talented beauty trio definitely will reap more success on their journey. Stay tuned and support these gorgeous “pearls” as we look towards 2024 and a new set of sustainability role models!
Karlfya | Cameron Truong
