She’s stunning, she’s smart, and she’s got an entire nation talking. Dr. Jan Nakitende Mukiibi isn’t just another pretty face—she’s a medical professional, a social media star, and a fashion influencer, all rolled into one. From winning beauty pageants to saving lives, here’s everything you need to know about Uganda’s latest viral sensation.
Before donning a doctor’s coat, Jan was turning heads on the runway. At just 19, she won the Miss Uganda UK title in 2017, cementing her place in the spotlight. The pageant victory skyrocketed her to celebrity status among Ugandans in the diaspora, making her a household name in the United Kingdom’s Ugandan community.
Brains to match the beauty—Dr. Jan graduated in 2023 and is now working with the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). Currently, she’s back in Uganda under the NHS Global Health Fellowship, collaborating with the Ministry of Health to improve mental health care. A doctor who’s using her platform for change? Now that’s something to admire.
With a demanding medical career, Jan could have easily stepped away from social media, but she refuses to give up her passion. As a content creator, she balances her work life with her love for sharing engaging online content. “It’s all about prioritizing,” she says, adding that content creation helps her maintain a healthy balance between work and social life. And her followers can’t get enough.
Despite growing up in the UK, Jan never lost touch with her Ugandan roots. Raised by strict parents who enforced a “no English at home” rule, she speaks fluent Luganda. Any English word spoken at home meant a fine—a rule that ensured she remained culturally grounded. Her mother hails from Mityana, while her father is from Luweero.
Fashion isn’t just a hobby for Jan—it’s a way of life. Her love for style is what first led her into pageantry, and it’s still a big part of her brand today. Whether she’s in scrubs or a designer outfit, Dr. Jan knows how to command attention.
From beauty queen to doctor to digital star, Dr. Jan Mukiibi is proving that women can truly have it all. Uganda, meet your newest It-girl!
