Miss Afrikana Kimberly Jael named new pepsi Uganda brand ambassador

26 August 2026, 11:11 am

By Frank Oyugi

Kole-Uganda:Pageant star, youth advocate, and Miss Universe Uganda 2026 first runner-up Kimberly Jael Aremo Acio (Kimberly Joy Lareba Achu) has officially been unveiled as the brand ambassador for Pepsi Uganda (Crown Beverages Limited).

The announcement comes following immense online fan support after her standout performance at the Miss Universe Uganda pageant, where she represented Kole District and captured the national spotlight.

Speaking at her unveiling, the 20-year-old beauty queen—who also holds the Miss Afrikana title—expressed profound gratitude and excitement for the partnership.

“Honestly, words can’t express what I’m feeling right now. It’s really exciting, and I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity to represent such a beautiful brand,” Kimberly stated. “As a kid, I just loved Pepsi. To see myself here representing the brand I loved growing up feels completely surreal.”

Kimberly, a former high school valedictorian hailing from Kole District, emphasized her commitment to using this platform to inspire young people and promote youth empowerment across the country.

“I’m from Kole—Kole is my home and my heart. Being able to represent young people from my region is amazing. I look forward to working with Pepsi as someone who strongly believes in young people, our creativity, and our boldness,” she added.

Encouraging fellow youth, she urged them to pursue their dreams without hesitation: “Be bold, step into the spaces you want to occupy, and shoot your shot. I shot my shot, and here we are.”

The corporate endorsement marks a major commercial milestone for the Northern Uganda-born star, cementing her influence as a leading youth voice, model, and brand representative.