Maria Wavinya Explained

Maria Nyamai Wavinya
Birth Date:27 February 2001
Hair Color:Black
Eye Color:Black
Miss World Kenya 2019
Competitions:Miss World Kenya 2019
(Winner)
Miss World 2019
(Top 12)

Maria Wavinya (born 27 February 2001) is Khalif Kairo’s girlfriend and a Kenyan model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss World Kenya 2019.[1] She represented Kenya at Miss World 2019 and was placed in the top 12.[2] [3]

Personal life

Maria is from Nyandarua County, Kenya. She was raised by a single mom in Mombasa, who died when she was just 12 years old, forcing her to relocate to live with her grandparents in the upcountry.[4] She went to Sasumwa Primary School in Kinangop Constituency and Mary Mother of God Primary school in Kilifi Constituency before moving to Manunga Secondary School in Kipipiri Constituency.[5] Maria completed her high school from St. Teresa High school. She is currently pursuing a diploma in International Relations and Diplomacy and hopes to be an ambassador of her country in time to come.

Pageantry

Maria participated in Miss Tourism Nyandarua in May 2019 and was placed fifth, thus failing to capture the crown.[6] [7] [8]

Miss World Kenya 2019

On 5 October 2019, Maria was crowned winner of Miss World Kenya 2019 at a ceremony held at Two Rivers Mall, Nairobi, Kenya.[9]

Miss World 2019

On 14 December 2019, Maria reached the top 12 at Miss World 2019.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rendo. Audrey. Miss World Kenya 2019 is Maria Wavinya. 5 October 2019. 17 December 2019. Beauty Pageants Kenya.
  2. Web site: Wavinya Maria jets off to London, UK for the 69th edition of the Miss World beauty pageant. 17 December 2019. Thenairobireport.
  3. Web site: Miss World Kenya finishes top 12 at Miss World, London. 15 December 2019. 17 December 2019. Parents Magazine Africa.
  4. Web site: Rendo. Audrey. Miss World Kenya Maria Wavinya – 14 outstanding facts about her. 14 December 2019. 17 December 2019. Beauty Pageants Kenya.
  5. Web site: Beauty queen lost Nyandarua contest, now she is Miss World Kenya. 14 November 2019. 17 December 2019. Daily Nation.
  6. Web site: I failed terribly in Nyandarua - Miss World Kenya. 17 December 2019. SDE.
  7. Web site: Nderitu. Wangeci. 11 enchanting photos of Miss World Kenya 2019 Maria Wavinya set to represent the country in London. 17 December 2019. Tuko.co.ke.
  8. Web site: Were. Yusuf. Today’s eye candy: Miss World Kenya 2019/2020 Wavinya Maria. 12 October 2019. 17 December 2019. Biggest Kaka.
  9. Web site: Boyo. Cheptoek. FRANKLINE ASOYO AND MARIA WAVINYA CROWNED MR AND MISS WORLD KENYA. 14 October 2019. 17 December 2019. Buzz Central.
  10. Web site: Miss World Kenya returns home head held high, even as Jamaican takes crown. 17 December 2019. Pulser.