Ciku Muiruri is a well-known Kenyan radio presenter, author, and public commentator. She gained fame hosting the popular relationship segment "Busted" on Classic 105 FM. Muiruri's career in radio began in 1998 and took her through Capital FM, Kiss 100, Easy FM, and Classic 105. She became one of Kenya's most recognizable female radio personalities. Her radio career spanned over 15 years, with her defining project being "Busted." The show turned suspicions of infidelity into live radio confrontations, drawing a huge audience but also attracting criticism over privacy and reputational harm.
Muiruri did not follow the conventional route into journalism. In a 2024 interview with ACI Africa, she recalled sitting in a studio when a voice-over artist failed to show up. She was asked to fill in, and the team liked her voice, leading to her recommendation to Capital FM's head of radio. Her interview lasted five minutes before she was hired. Muiruri spent about 15 years in radio before leaving Classic FM in December 2013. During her career, she was a regular columnist for Pulse Magazine and published a book, "Love Is But a Dream," in 2019.
The show that made Muiruri a household name was "Busted," a program that turned suspicions of infidelity into live radio confrontations. A suspicious partner would approach Muiruri, who would phone the suspected unfaithful partner under a pretext. If the person admitted to cheating, the aggrieved partner - listening in - could confront them on air. The show drew a huge audience but also attracted criticism over privacy, reputational harm, and the public exposure of intimate relationships. In 2010, the AIDS Law Project lodged a complaint with the Media Council over a "Busted" broadcast.
Muiruri has said she does not regret hosting "Busted," although she has admitted being tired of constantly answering questions about it. Its clips continue to circulate online, introducing the format to audiences who never heard the original broadcasts. After leaving radio, Muiruri moved into writing, becoming an editor and columnist associated with Pulse magazine at The Standard. She also turned the relationship drama behind her best-known program into a book, exploring infidelity, romantic disappointment, and the choices people make in relationships.
In August 2020, Muiruri returned to radio through Choice Radio's Kace and Sadia Show, after a break of several years. In recent years, she has devoted much of her public communication to Catholic faith and digital evangelization. Raised Catholic, Muiruri told ACI Africa that a novena in 2016 became a turning point in her decision to share prayers and devotional material online. Her platforms now promote the Rosary, novenas, Eucharistic adoration, and other Catholic practices.
Muiruri's career has included radio, editing, books, and religious outreach. She remains closely associated with "Busted," but her years since have shown a media personality determined to do more than repeat her most famous act. Muiruri's transition from hosting a popular relationship segment to promoting Catholic devotion online showcases her versatility and commitment to her faith.
Today, Muiruri continues to share her faith and inspire others through her online platforms. Her journey from radio to digital evangelism serves as a testament to her adaptability and dedication to her craft. As a veteran in the media industry, Muiruri's story offers a unique perspective on the intersection of faith, media, and personal growth.
Key points
- Ciku Muiruri transitioned from hosting Classic 105's "Busted" to promoting Catholic devotion online.
- Muiruri's career in radio spanned over 15 years, including her time at Capital FM, Kiss 100, Easy FM, and Classic 105.
- Muiruri's book, "Love Is But a Dream," explores infidelity, romantic disappointment, and the choices people make in relationships.
