Miss Tranquility: 'Crown against period poverty'

Magdaline Jungu, a 22-year-old electrical and electronics engineering student, was crowned Miss Tranquility Africa 2026. She is using her platform to advocate against period poverty and endometriosis, topics often treated as taboo in Kenya. Her journey began in 2024, and she has won several titles leading up to this achievement. Magdaline aims for her reign to be remembered for promoting ongoing conversations about menstrual pain and gender equality.