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Moureen Ngigi reveals why she was washing cars in Githunguri at age 19
05th August, 2026 06:09 PM
Digital content creator and entrepreneur Moureen Ngigi has opened up about her humble beginnings, revealing that she started washing cars in Githunguri immediately after completing high school in a bid to earn her own money.
Speaking about her journey in a candid interview on Wensday, August 5,2026, Moureen said she has always believed in working hard and becoming financially independent rather than waiting for opportunities to come her way.
“My goal was to have money in my pocket, siwezi kaa bila pesa, so I started kuosha magari in Githunguri immediately after high school nikiwa 19,” Moureen revealed.
She admitted that the car-washing business was not easy, but she remained committed because it provided her with an income and taught her the value of hard work.
“It was a tough industry, lakini niliosha for sometimes,” she said.
Transition from washing cars
After working in Githunguri, Moureen said she later moved to Nairobi to pursue acting, joining other aspiring actors who regularly met in Uhuru Park while searching for opportunities in the entertainment industry.
“Alafu nilianza kutoka Githunguri kuja Nairobi kufanya acting, zile tunapatana kwa uwanja Uhuru park as a group ata sijui penye tulikuwa tunatoana,” she added.
Running a fashion business
The mother of one also spoke about her fashion business, according to her, the money she saved from her hustles eventually enabled her to start her own business, marking the beginning of her entrepreneurial journey.
“I have saved ndio nikajifungulia biashara yangu,” Moureen stated.
Today, Moureen runs a successful fashion business specialising in tailor-made ladies’ dresses, a venture that has continued to grow alongside her online content creation career.
Reflecting on her journey, Moureen encouraged young people not to look down on small businesses, saying every successful entrepreneur starts somewhere.
“I would love to encourage young people to stop criticising small businesses,” she urged.
“Kama uko na biashara ndogo wewe anza tuwache kuangalia na kusema huyu ako na sponser. That’s why they are thriving we all can thrive if we put our mind into it.”
Rose to fame
She first rose to prominence through couple content she created with her then-partner, YouTuber Commentator, earning a large following on social media.
After the two parted ways, she shifted her focus to entrepreneurship, building her fashion brand while continuing to create digital content.
