Chitoliro Productions has officially announced the debut Miss UMP beauty pageant, set to take place on October 26 at the UMP Festival fashion stage.

Lauretta Mtike, Fashion Site Manager and coordinator of Miss UMP, revealed that 10 beauty contestants will compete for the top spot. The winner will be judged based on several categories, including charisma, how they carry themselves, their walk, talk, and posture.

“We will also have a panel of three expert judges who will score the contestants. Additionally, there will be a 48-hour social media contest where the public can vote, and these votes will be tallied and added to the final score to determine the winner,” Mtike explained.

The first-place winner, or Miss UMP, will secure a one-year contract with UMP, where she will have her own office and receive allowances. On top of that, she will be awarded a cash prize, the latest iPhone, a holiday for two, and a beauty hamper.

The second and third princesses will also receive cash prizes and hampers, while the remaining contestants will go home with hampers as well.

“They will also have a chance to network, undergo training, and receive grooming sessions. So really, everyone will walk away as a winner in the end,” she added.

In conclusion, Mtike expressed excitement about crowning the first-ever Miss UMP, emphasizing that the event goes beyond beauty and modeling.

“We’re not just looking for surface beauty; we want character and depth—someone with purpose and drive.”

“It’s going to be very exciting. I applaud all the girls for their hard work—they look great. The turnout has been amazing, and with this being the first Miss UMP, it’s truly going to be beauty with a purpose.”