Mary Wambui and Sophie Musyoki are proud moms after their seven-year-olds bagged the coveted Baby Princess and Prince of Nakuru 2023/2024 titles.

The two, Ayannah Zuru and Sam Ambuka will be representing Nakuru in the National level for the Prince and Princess of Kenya.

Zuru who is now two years into modelling says she has had the interest to be on the runway since she was four years and was able to pursue her dreams when her mother enrolled her in the Young Star Got Talent Academy.

Ayannah Zuru to represent Nakuru in the National level competition for the Princess of Kenya after winning in the Nakuru edition.

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“I first hit the runway when I was five years and become the second runners up. My mum said she saw potential in me becoming a great model and that motivated me even more,” she says.

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Zuru notes that she proceeded to YouTube with the help of her mum to check how international models were running their affairs and try to improve her craft.

“I am honoured to represent Nakuru and my hope is that I am crowned the New Baby Princess of Kenya,” she says as she smiles broadly.

Ambuka on the other hand says, he drew his modelling inspiration from his sister Fiona Ambuka, who is the 2022 Little Miss Kenya.

Newly crowned Prince of Nakuru Sam Ambuka to represent Nakuru in the National level competition for the Prince and Baby Princess of Kenya.

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“I would see Fiona confidently striking poses and confidently answering the judges’ questions in different competitions. I wanted to give it a try,” young Ambuka says.

He however notes that the first time he was on the runway at the age of five, he did it for fun.

“Until I was crowned as the second runner up, that’s when I realized it was a competition. I thought winning was easy. However, that competition set my soul on fire for a successful modelling career,” says the seven-year-old.

The event organizer Ms. Musyoki, says she embarked on the journey of having children’s pageant competitions to allow them master their talent at an early age and help them grow in confidence, while appreciating the challenges in life.

“The different categories; professional, culture, creative wear among others have lessons to them. With each activity children learn their culture,” says Ms. Musyoki.

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The two will be among other contestants across the country competing in August 2024 for the Prince and Princess of Kenya title.

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