Murugi Munyi Responds to Backlash Over Her KSh 30K Self-Care Routine: “That Was Actually a Cheap Month”

Content creator and YouTuber Murugi Munyi has responded to the online chatter surrounding a now-viral video in which she detailed her monthly self-care routine, which included hair treatment, braiding, lashes, nails, a facial, laser treatment, and a pedicure—amounting to over KSh 30,000.

Many viewers were taken aback by the figure, noting that it mirrored what they earn in an entire month.

**Murugi’s Take: “That Was a Cheap Month”**

In an interview with *Citizen TV*, Murugi addressed the reactions with amusement, revealing that KSh 30,000 was actually a modest amount compared to what she usually spends.

> “When I posted that video, I actually thought, ‘Wow, what a cheap month!’ There are months I spend KSh 70,000 or even KSh 80,000 depending on the services I get.”

She added that public criticism doesn’t faze her and she’s fully committed to living her life authentically.

> “You can’t please everyone. The cost of success is the willingness to be shamed. For me, fear and shame don’t exist—I’m living my truth. Some people love it, others don’t, and that’s okay.”

**Putting Reactions into Perspective**

Murugi admitted she was initially confused by the backlash but later recognised that it was a matter of differing financial realities.

> “At first, I was like, ‘Why is everyone so shocked?’ Then I realised people react based on their current financial situations. Even I would be stunned if I heard someone spent KSh 500,000 on upkeep.”

She emphasized that part of maturity is understanding that everyone is at a different point in life—and you can’t control how people perceive you.

**From ‘Yummy Mummy’ to Murugi Munyi**

Murugi’s journey into full-time content creation began in 2018 when she left her formal job after landing her first brand deal worth KSh 100,000.

> “That was the moment I realised I could actually make a living from content. I quit my job and never looked back.”

Initially known online as *Yummy Mummy*, she rebranded to her real name in 2022, saying the original moniker began to feel restrictive.

> “There are so many ‘Yummy Mummies’ out there, and I wanted to be seen beyond motherhood. I’m a whole woman with many layers.”

**Multiple Income Streams for Long-Term Stability**

While content creation remains her primary focus, Murugi and her husband have diversified their income through ventures like real estate, M-Pesa shops, and Airbnb rentals.

> “You can’t rely solely on social media—it’s constantly evolving. You have to stay ahead by thinking outside the box and securing other sources of income.”