Ugandan fashion designer Abbas Kaijuka has achieved a major career milestone after staging a solo runway showcase of his Kai’s Divo Collection in Uganda.
The show took place during the Miss Universe Uganda 2026 Sashing Ceremony, where the pageant also unveiled and officially sashed its 15 finalists heading to the next stage of the competition.
Known for showcasing his designs at major fashion events across East Africa, including Kampala Fashion Week and Swahili Fashion Week, Kaijuka described the homecoming showcase as a special moment that allowed him to present years of creativity to a Ugandan audience.
The runway presentation featured three carefully curated collections, each telling a unique story through colour, fabric and design.
The opening collection embraced shades of white and gold, creating a soft, elegant and angelic look inspired by peace, hope and dreams. Kaijuka said the designs were intended to give the feeling of being lifted into a calm and heavenly space.
The second collection shifted to bold black outfits, reflecting strength, confidence and freedom. According to the designer, black has always symbolised empowerment and individuality in his work.
The final collection was the evening’s most diverse. It began with striking red designs representing love before transitioning into green pieces inspired by nature. Guests were then treated to hand-painted garments, each created as a unique work of art.
Kaijuka also showcased a rare mix of polka dots and stripes, explaining that he deliberately combined patterns that are rarely used together to challenge conventional fashion trends.
The show concluded with a standout leather collection featuring custom-made prints inspired by Vogue magazine covers. Kaijuka revealed that he developed the material several years ago and had preserved it for the right occasion, making its runway debut in Uganda especially meaningful.
Beyond celebrating fashion, the event also marked an important milestone for the Miss Universe Uganda competition as the 15 contestants were officially introduced to the public ahead of the grand finale.
