Mercy Murugi

Mercy Murugi
Born
Kenya
EducationBachelor of Science International Business Administration
Alma materUnited States International University
Occupations
  • Film producer
  • Production manager
Years active2005–present
Known for
Height5 ft (152 cm)
HonoursTop 40 under 40 Women in Kenya (2012)

Mercy Murugi (born 19 September 1983) is a notable Kenyan film, TV producer and creative project manager who has worked on a number of local and international projects including Worse Than War, Stranded with Cash Peters.[1][2] She has worked with National Geographic, Discovery Channel, BBC, among other global production houses and TV channels.[3][4]

Education

Murugi attended Limuru Girls' School, where she obtained her Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and participated in extracurricular activities including drama and student leadership.[3]

She later enrolled at Wantech Computer College, where she earned a diploma in information technology. [3] Between 2003 and 2004, she attended the Andrew Crawford Media Training School, receiving a Diploma in Television and Radio Production.[3]

Murugi subsequently pursued further studies at United States International University Africa, where she studied International Business Administration.[5]

Career

Murugi began her career in film production in the mid-2000s, working on both local and international projects. One of her earliest roles was as a production manager on the television series Stranded with Cash Peters, where she contributed to location-based storytelling across Africa.[6]

She later worked as a production coordinator on the short film Kibera Kid (2006), which gained international recognition and highlighted social issues in Nairobi’s informal settlements.[6] During this period, she was involved in several international productions, including Degrassi: Doing What Matters and the documentary Worse Than War (2008), where she served as production manager.[6]

Murugi gained further recognition for her role as production manager on the award-winning Kenyan feature film From a Whisper (2008), which received critical acclaim for its portrayal of the 1998 U.S. embassy bombing in Nairobi.[7]

In 2010, she served as a producer on Togetherness Supreme, a film directed by Nathan Collett that explored ethnic tensions in Kenya following the 2007–2008 post-election violence.[8][9] The film received multiple international awards, including recognition at the Africa Movie Academy Awards and the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.[2][10]

Murugi has also collaborated with major international broadcasters and organizations, including the National Geographic Society, BBC, and Discovery Channel, working in various production capacities.[3] Her work spans documentaries, television series, and feature films, often focusing on African narratives and social impact storytelling.[4] In addition to her production work, she is the co-founder of the Kibera Film School, an initiative under the Hot Sun Foundation that provides training and mentorship to young filmmakers from underserved communities.[11][12]Through this initiative, she has played a key role in nurturing emerging talent in Kenya’s film industry.[13][14]

Her later work includes producing projects such as Brave Girl Rising (2019), a documentary focused on girls’ education,[15] and Earthbound: Nzambi Matee (2023), which highlights environmental innovation in Kenya.[16]

Filmography

Film and television

Year Project Role Notes Ref.
2005–2006 Stranded with Cash Peters Production manager TV series (segments) [6][17]
2006 Kibera Kid Production coordinator Short film [6][12]
2007 Afrika, mon amour Production coordinator TV mini-series (3 episodes) [18]
2007 Hunter Hunted Production assistant TV series (1 episode)
2007 Degrassi: Doing What Matters Production manager TV movie
2008 Worse Than War Production manager Documentary (overseas) [6]
2008 From a Whisper Production manager Feature film [19]
2010 Togetherness Supreme Producer Feature film [20]
2012 First Unit producer Kenyan unit
2013 Girl Rising Production manager Documentary (Kenya) [21]
2015 Miss Nobody Producer Short film
2019 Brave Girl Rising Kenya producer Short film [22][23]
2023 Earthbound: Nzambi Matee Producer Documentary [24]

References

  1. ↑ "The D-Word: Mercy Murugi". www.d-word.com. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  2. 1 2 "Mercy Murugi: Film-maker with a big vision - Business Daily". www.businessdailyafrica.com. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "Mercy Murugi: Film-maker with a big vision". Daily Nation. 2020-06-29. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  4. 1 2 "Berlinale Talents - Mercy Murugi". Berlinale Talents. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  5. ↑ Samora, Mr (2020-08-06). "Filmmaker Mercy Murugi Reveals How She Managed To Empower Creatives Through Kibera Film School". KenyanVibe. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Mercy Murugi: Film-maker with a big vision". Daily Nation. 2020-06-29. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  7. ↑ Harvey, Dennis (2010-10-20). "From a Whisper". Variety. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  8. ↑ ArtMatters.Info (2010-03-25). "Post-Election Violence Movie Receives Four Continental Nominations". ArtMatters.Info. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  9. ↑ "Togetherness Supreme: Kenyan Youth, Hipness and Hope on Screen". HuffPost. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  10. ↑ Nathan Collett's 'Togetherness Supreme', took home the announced camera package worth $60,000.; at the International Film Award; Movies, Studio; TV, occasionally; Orange, theater stories Born in East; N.J.; History, She Received Her Master’s Degree in Film; Examiner, criticism at USC She worked for 10 years at the L. A. Herald; in 2016, came to work at The Times in January 1990 She left (2011-02-06). "Santa Barbara International Film Festival announces winning films". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2026-03-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  11. ↑ "Film school puts Kibera in limelight - The EastAfrican". www.theeastafrican.co.ke. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  12. 1 2 KARONGO, CATHERINE (2012-07-11). "Film school lights up Kibera". Capital News. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  13. ↑ "A ray of hope for Kibera's budding filmmakers". Daily Nation. 2020-06-21. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  14. ↑ "Kenya's Kibera kid savours stardom". 2007-08-20. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  15. ↑ "Brave Girl Rising". International Rescue Committee. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  16. ↑ "Earthbound: Nzambi Matee". One Earth Film Festival. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  17. ↑ Samora, Mr (2020-08-06). "Filmmaker Mercy Murugi Reveals How She Managed To Empower Creatives Through Kibera Film School". KenyanVibe. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  18. ↑ "Mercy Murugi: Film-maker with a big vision - Business Daily". www.businessdailyafrica.com. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  19. ↑ Harvey, Dennis (2010-10-20). "From a Whisper". Variety. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  20. ↑ "Togetherness Supreme: Kenyan Youth, Hipness and Hope on Screen". HuffPost. Archived from the original on 2022-05-27. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  21. ↑ Akaki, Lulu (2014-03-06). "Girl Rising movie to premier at Nailab this Friday". BAKE. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  22. ↑ House, International (2020-02-11). ""Brave Girl Rising" Film Advocates for Girls' Education – International House – NYC". Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  23. ↑ "Brave Girl Rising | The IRC". www.rescue.org. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  24. ↑ Files, Lisa (2024-02-24). "A Good Neighbor + Earthbound: Nzambi Matee". One Earth Film Festival. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
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