Ciru Muriuki opens up about Charles Ouda’s death

Media personality Ciru Muriuki has opened up about the powerful lessons she has learned through grief after losing her father and later her fiancé, journalist Charles Ouda.

In a heartfelt Instagram post, Ciru reflected on how enduring such profound losses has transformed her perspective on life, healing, and resilience.

A Deeply Personal Journey

Ciru shared that her first encounter with deep grief came when she lost her father several years ago — a man she described as her closest companion.

“Before 2020, I did not know what grief was until I lost my dad. My dad and I were very close,” she wrote.

Her father’s death, caused by COVID-19, left a lasting void. However, she said that losing her fiancé, Charles Ouda, earlier this year brought a new and unimaginable kind of pain — one that tested her emotionally and spiritually.

According to Ciru, grief does not disappear with time; rather, it becomes something one learns to live alongside.

“He caught COVID and died — that was my first true experience of grief,” she recalled.

Lessons from Loss

Through her journey, Ciru said she has learned that grief reshapes a person, teaching lessons of patience, empathy, and compassion.

“Grief taught me patience, more care for people, much compassion,” she shared.

She added that pain often transforms people in unexpected ways, showing them what truly matters — time, love, and the fleeting beauty of life’s small moments.

Her experience, she said, has made her more mindful about appreciating each day and the people who bring light into her life.

Finding Strength and Healing

Ciru revealed that her faith, along with the support of close friends and family, has been crucial in helping her navigate the long road toward healing.

She emphasized the importance of allowing herself to feel every emotion rather than suppressing pain — noting that acceptance comes gradually and unevenly.

“Some days are easier than others,” she admitted, “but learning to live with loss has helped me find gratitude and strength.”

A Message of Hope

Ciru said she hopes that by sharing her story, others struggling with grief will find comfort in knowing they are not alone.

She encouraged people to give themselves grace as they heal and to hold on to love and memories as sources of peace.

“Loss has taught me that love never ends,” she concluded. “The memories of those we’ve lost remain a lasting source of strength and comfort.”