Radio Personality Mercy Tyra Murengu Graduates with Master’s Degree

Renowned radio personality Mercy Tyra Murengu has graduated with a Master’s degree in Digital Communications from the Aga Khan University Graduate School of Media and Communications.

Murengu’s academic milestone marks the culmination of a journey shaped by resilience, perseverance, and determination. Raised in modest circumstances, she has often spoken about growing up in seasons of uncertainty, where hope for a better tomorrow was not merely comforting but essential for survival.

Throughout her studies, Murengu balanced academic demands with personal and professional commitments, crediting her family—particularly her mother—for instilling in her the strength and belief that carried her through moments of doubt. She described her achievement as proof that endurance and faith can transform challenges into triumphs.

“This milestone is more than an academic achievement; it is proof that endurance blooms, that faith carries, and that perseverance transforms,” she shared.

Murengu also expressed gratitude to the faculty at the Graduate School of Media and Communications, as well as her supervisors, Dr. Caroline Kiarie and Thrity Engineer-Mbuthia, for their mentorship and guidance throughout her postgraduate journey.

As she steps into this new chapter, Murengu says she remains grounded and grateful, carrying her family’s sacrifices as her foundation and her mother’s unwavering belief as her compass.

Her graduation stands as a testament to her message: individuals are not defined by where they begin, but by the courage they gather to continue.