Kenyan media personality Angela Wanjiru Muriuki, widely known as Ciru Muriuki, has shared a rare glimpse into her personal life, career beginnings, and school preferences.
Speaking to journalist Kalondu Musyimi during a rapid-fire interview session for Mpasho, the veteran broadcaster answered a series of quick questions touching on her past and daily habits.
Ciru Muriuki first built her reputation as a radio presenter and television host across prominent Kenyan media outlets before working as a content producer and reporter for the BBC. She originally studied medicine at the University of Nairobi after completing her secondary education at Kianda School, before shifting her career focus to broadcast journalism.
During the quickfire session, the media personality revealed that her real name is Angela. When asked about her culinary preferences, she listed traditional boiled maize and beans, known as githeri, as her favourite meal. Conversely, she named watermelon as her least favourite food.
“Githeri is my favorite meal, and I’m serious. Githeri with warus is my best. I guess it’s because I didn’t go to boarding school, so I don’t have githeri trauma, I love it,” she said.
Looking back at her time at Kianda School, Muriuki shared details regarding her academic performance and choices. She scored a grade of B+ in her Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations. French was her favourite subject in school. On the other hand, maths was her least favourite subject.
Unpaid First Job and Financial Details
The interview also touched on Muriuki's initial entry into the workforce. Before entering mainstream media, her very first job was working in a hair salon. When asked about her earnings from that first position, she stated that her salary was "nothing."
She also confirmed that she currently drives a Porsche. However, her dream vehicle remains a classic utility model.
She explained that her dream car is an older model Land Rover Defender rather than the modern version.
