Miss Kenya finishes fourth in Miss World 2016

Kenya’s Evelyn Thungu finished fourth in Miss World competition won by Stephanie del Valle of Puerto Rico.

Ghana’s Antoinetter Delali Kemavor emerged 15th overall, making them the only African contestants in the top 20 of the Miss World 2016 beauty pageant.

Puerto Rico’s Stephanie Del Valle was crowned Miss World 2016 on Sunday, winning the top prize in the 66th edition of the pageant held this year in the United States.

The 19-year-old law and communications student said it was an “honor and a great responsibility” to represent her country.

The first runner-up was Yaritza Miguelina Reyes Ramirez of the Dominican Republic, followed by second runner-up Natasha Mannuela from Indonesia.

The top five finalists also included Evelyn Njambi Thungu from Kenya, and Catriona Elisa Gray from the Philippines.

Contestants from more than 100 countries took part in the Miss World beauty pageant, held at National Harbor near Washington, D.C.