Murugi Munyi opens up on selling lip balm despite studying International Justice in Cape Town
By Paulette Mboga, February 10, 2026Content creator Murugi Munyi has shared a humorous take on her busy life, saying she now sells lip balm and skincare products despite having studied International Justice in Cape Town.
In a post on Instagram on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, she shared a meme that read, “Una hustle hadi unasahau course ulifanya campus,” adding her personal note.
“Honestly, saa hii nauza lipbalm na skincare Karibu nisahau I went all the way to Cape Town on a full scholarship to study international justice,” Murugi wrote.
She says her current hustle is far from the degree she worked hard to earn, but it reflects the reality many young people face in Kenya.
The job market is not very forgiving, and many graduates turn to small businesses to make a living. Murugi’s story highlights how some people balance formal education with everyday entrepreneurship.
Murugi Munyi shares her entrepreneurial journey
Murugi Munyi is a business owner who specialises in beauty products, particularly lip balms. She was previously involved in selling clothes, but eventually closed that business.
She recently opened up about her early experience reselling thrifted clothes from Gikomba, marking up the prices to earn a profit. She said her efforts are driven by the need to maintain financial independence and not be limited by circumstances.
Her experience is not unusual. Many Kenyans are hustling outside their field of study, doing small businesses to survive and support themselves. Murugi’s shift from International Justice to skincare shows how adaptability has become essential for young professionals in Nairobi or just Kenya as a whole.
Despite the humour, Murugi’s story also reflects a larger reality about entrepreneurship in Kenya. Graduates often face limited opportunities in their chosen careers, pushing them to find income in areas unrelated to their degrees.
Her work in the beauty sector is one example of how people are finding creative ways to stay financially stable.
From her post, hustling does not mean failure. Her journey from reselling clothes to owning a beauty shop demonstrates determination.
Murugi Munyi’s shift from a full scholarship in Cape Town to selling lip balm in Nairobi captures the spirit of modern hustling, showing that success can take many forms.