Hoima Teacher Turamyomu Kautharah Crowned Omumanyi wa Salam TV Bunyoro-Tooro Champion

Turamyomu Kautharah, a dedicated teacher at Makkah Education Center Day & Boarding Nursery and Primary School in Hoima, has clinched the top position in the seventh edition of the Omumanyi wa Salam TV competition for the Bunyoro-Tooro region. Her win secures her a place in the national grand finale, set to take place in Kampala on December 19, 2026.

Kautharah triumphed over 30 contestants during the intense competition held at Bwikya Hill in Hoima City. She is now the third woman to achieve this regional title, following in the footsteps of previous winners Hadiyyah Namatove and Sulainah Nansukusa.

As the regional champion, Kautharah has been awarded a fully funded Umrah pilgrimage to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, sponsored by Salam TV and Tawakkal Travels. She also received a collection of gifts from Chapa General Enterprises and Salam Charity.

The competition saw a rigorous elimination process, with nine contestants making it to the semi-finals and five advancing to the final round. The finalists included Katuntu Swaleh, Sheikh Kugonza Ashiraf, Imam Ssessaazi Umar, and Matende Rasul, who secured second through fifth places respectively, each receiving prizes such as television sets and mattresses.

The event was graced by several dignitaries, including Amuli Kintu Kasugga, the deputy Resident City Commissioner of Hoima City, who encouraged participants to focus on unity and awareness of current affairs. Religious leaders, educators, and community elders also attended, underscoring the importance of the competition in fostering religious and social development.

Organizers, including Salam TV and Tawakkal Travels, expressed their commitment to community development. The competition, praised for its informative and engaging nature, concluded with awards for all participants and well-wishers from various sponsors.