Nyambura wa Ithaga Riene reveals why she gave up on love
Actress Nyambura wa Ithaga Riene, known for her role as Nyambura in the popular local telenovela Ithaga Riene, has said that for now, she does not want love.
In a TikTok video on Thursday, February 19, 2026, Nyambura stated that she becomes lost when in a relationship.
Why Nyambura avoids relationships
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The actress, who has built a strong online following for her bold personality and honesty, surprised many fans when she openly spoke about her struggles with romance.
“Na si eti sipendi mapenzi na si eti sipendi kupendwa. Shida is the person I become after being loved,” she said in the now viral clip.
According to Nyambura, the problem is not love itself, but the version of herself that emerges when she falls in love.
“That person is stupid such that I cannot focus, I cannot chase my goals anymore, I cannot think, and I become very comfortable alongside forgetting myself,” she added.
Her candid confession resonated with many young women who flooded the comment section, agreeing that relationships can sometimes make people lose direction.
Nyambura explained that once she gets comfortable in love, she stops pushing herself, becomes distracted, and shifts her attention to the relationship rather than her personal growth.
Choosing self-growth first
The actress said she has decided to step back from dating until she understands herself better and learns how to balance love and ambition.
“Until I fix that, mimi na mapenzi, separate ways,” she concluded.
Her remarks have sparked conversations online about self-awareness in relationships and the importance of maintaining one’s identity while dating.
While some fans encouraged her not to give up on love completely, others praised her maturity, saying it takes courage to admit personal weaknesses.
Nyambura has in the past spoken about self-development and discipline, often urging her followers to prioritise their goals.
For now, it appears the actress is focusing on her career and personal growth, choosing clarity over comfort, and ambition over emotional dependency.
