Firstly, in 2001, the winner of the Miss Tourism pageant held in Nairobi chose to wear one of Katungulu’s designs. Thereafter, in 2007, she entered the Catwalk Kenya competition organized by M-NET. Surprisingly, she was the winner of that contest. Prevailing over old-timers in the fashion industry was just the right motivation for her. Consequently, she began the journey that led her to become a leading African fashion designer.