Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
- Mercy Muroki is a presenter, politics tutor, researcher and columnist from West London, United Kingdom.
- Smart, provocative and outspoken about her beliefs, Mercy is not afraid to speak her mind, even when it stirs up controversy.
- After growing up on a council estate, and getting into Oxford University as a single mother, Mercy’s journey is inspiring to young and old alike!
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Mercy was born in Kenya.
- In pursuit of a better life, Mercy’s parents decided to move to West London, England when she was just 5 years old.
- She has spoken openly about her parents’ decision to leave Kenya and stated that she believes that they did the right thing and that she wouldn’t be the woman she is today had she not been raised in England.
- Muroki gave birth to her daughter when she was just 18 years old. To help her with living expenses and supporting her daughter, Mercy applied for Universal Credit.
- She speaks fluent Kikuyu and English.
Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info
- Muroki attended Northampton College where she completed her A-Levels in English Language, Politics and History. During her time at the school, she was a student governor and the president of the student union.
- After high school, Mercy attended Queen Mary University in London and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Politics in 2018.
- During her time at Queen Mary, she was President of the International and Politics Relations Society as well as the Editor in Chief of the school journal.
- She also won the Draper Company Academic Achievement Prize and the Clifton’s Professor Lord Smith prize for government and public policy achievement.
- Muroki also attended the University of Oxford and graduated with a Master of Science Degree in Comparative Social Policy in 2021.
- In the same year, she became the youngest researcher to join the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities. As part of the commission, Muroki helped conclude controversial research that argued that there was no institutional racism in Great Britain. Many social and human rights activists were outraged by the research as were many local people, especially those of minority ethnic groups.
Career, Job, Salary and Net Worth :
- Mercy’s career began in 2012 when she joined the European Parliament as a Political Intern.
- The internship lasted 2 months but served as a good foundation for a successful career in political research.
- In May of 2016, she joined the Sheila McKechnie Foundation as a Research Intern for 3 months.
- She then returned to her alma mater, Queen Mary University of London as an events and management officer.
- After 1 year, Muroki left the university and became an A-Level Politics Tutor at the Parliament Hill School for 4 months.
- For the next 2 years, Mercy jumped around from organisation to organisation working as a researcher, columnist and political commissioner.
- She is currently a presenter for GB News in addition to being a Board Trustee for the Museum of the Home.
Interesting Facts, Height and Trivia :
- When she is not working, Mercy loves to travel to various destinations like Canada, Norway and Switzerland.
- When she was younger, Mercy wanted to pursue a career working with animals because of her love for wildlife and nature.
- Mercy tends to roll up her sleeves when it comes to working. She says she would rather be riding off-road in a Land Rover than getting pampered in a luxury spa…so don’t be fooled by her eyelashes and lipstick!
Mercy Muroki, you inspire me!
You must have beautiful parents. God bless all of you.
Mike Longridge