This archive report was first published on 4 December 2019.
On December 2, 2019, Miss Universe Kenya Stacy Michuki took to Instagram to share photos of her stunning national costume, designed by fashionista Cate Odera.
The 18-year-old beauty queen dedicated the costume to every little Kenyan girl who dares to dream, naming Prof. Wangare Mathai, Lupita Ny'ongo, and others as trailblazers who inspired her.
"This is for all the First Females in Kenya. This is for those who wore capes and fought our freedoms," Michuki wrote, listing the names of the trailblazers who paved the way for future generations of girls.
Michuki's national costume is a testament to the strength and resilience of Kenyan women who have broken barriers and achieved greatness in their respective fields.
