Former KTN and Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) journalist, Purity Museo Nzuki, has recounted her journey through the ranks of television to becoming a Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Reflecting on her humble beginnings, Museo revealed that she was forced to work as a house help after completing her Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), a decision that would ultimately become a stepping stone to a successful career.
Purity narrated that before completing her KCSE when she was in her final year of high school, she faced a financial strain that followed her mother’s passing which made it nearly impossible to continue her education.
“In 2009, at just 17, my life was turned upside down. I lost my mum, my rock, and the one who had always ensured I had a comfortable life,” Purity recalled.
“Her death wasn’t just the loss of a parent; it marked the beginning of a season of uncertainty and struggle.”
However, despite the hardships, the principal at Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls Secondary School showed immense kindness by allowing her to sit for her KCSE exams, even with outstanding fees.
According to her, that act of kindness gave her hope when everything else seemed hopeless.
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Purity’s academic perseverance paid off when she passed her exams and qualified to pursue a degree in journalism at Moi University.
The excitement of her achievement, however, quickly faded when reality set in that she lacked funds to cater for the fees.
Purity Museo works as a house help
Faced with the daunting prospect of not being able to attend university, Purity made the difficult choice of taking up a job as a house help in an Egyptian household in Mombasa.
“I passed my exams and qualified to pursue a degree in journalism at Moi University, but my joy was short-lived. How would I pay the fees? How would I even get started?” she recalled.
She added, “Cleaning, cooking, and working long hours wasn’t glamorous, but it was necessary. I knew this was my chance to save for my college fees, and I wasn’t going to waste it.”
Purity’s determination and hard work paid off. After saving enough money, Purity was able to join Moi University, where she began her journey toward her dream career in journalism.
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The 33-year-old revealed that the road to success was not without its challenges but clung to her belief that God had a purpose for her life.
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Fast forward 13 years, and Museo, stands as a CEO, a testament to her resilience, faith, and unwavering determination.
Takes break to start company
She founded her own media and communication company, The Content Limited, in July 2024 after an incredible journey as a news anchor and health reporter at prominent media houses, including KTN News, Ebru Television, and KBC.
In the past, the former KTN anchor revealed that she made the bold decision to pause her broadcasting career to focus on her company.
Her career in journalism kickstarted in November 2018 when she joined KBC as a new anchor. During her nearly four-year stint at the station, she hosted a health show between 2021 and 2022.
Museo would later leave the state-owned media company in June 2022 to join the Standard Group as a News Anchor at KTN.
At the Mombasa road-based station, she held the role until December 2023 when she made the bold decision to pause her broadcasting career to focus on her new venture which was founding The Content Limited.
Through her media and communication company, Purity offers services in content creation, digital marketing, media relations, and public relations, empowering clients to tell their stories effectively and amplify their voices in the digital space.
The former KTN anchor holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Communication and Media Services from Daystar University.
In 2020, she won the Presidential Award for COVID-19 reporting and was named Africa’s Media Personality of the Year in 2021.
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