Carol Mwaura, popularly known as ‘’Miss Goretti,’’ is a Kenyan actress who rose to fame for her role as a strict and no-nonsense teacher in the popular Kenyan TV drama series, “Tahidi High.”
The show revolves around the lives of high school students and their teachers, and Miss Goretti was one of the most beloved characters on the show.
In addition to acting, Carol Mwaura is also a singer and trained teacher, and she has used her platform to advocate for better education in Kenya.
Age
Carol Mwaura is 32 years of age now. She was born and raised in Ruiru.
Tribe
Kikuyu
Education
Carol is a trained teacher. She attended Kenyatta University, where she pursued a Bachelor of Education degree, specializing in English and Literature.
She also holds a post-graduate diploma in Mass Communication from the University of Nairobi.
Carol Mwaura’s educational background has helped her in her career as an actress, particularly in portraying the role of a teacher in the popular Kenyan TV drama series, “Tahidi High.”
She also studied the German language to help her search for better job opportunities in Europe.
She managed to get a visa to Norway to work as a supermarket attendant, but she later realized that she was scammed when the visa indicated that she was to go and work in Lebanon as a house help.
Life in Lebanon as a house help was hell, but she managed to come back to the country.
When she landed in Kenya, she began to pursue her dream of acting and singing.
As of this writing, she has featured in many Kikuyu movies on Inooro TV, such as Mami Mujiaria and Kirumi kia mūhiriga.
She has written and sung songs like Wendo ta Ucio and Ningukurumirira
Career
Carol Mwaura’s career highlight is when she played a role in the popular Kenyan TV drama series, “Tahidi High,” from 2006 to 2017.
Her performance as a strict and no-nonsense teacher in the show earned her a loyal following of fans across Kenya and beyond.
During her time on “Tahidi High,” Carol Mwaura became one of the most recognizable faces on Kenyan television and a role model for many young people.
Her performance on the show also earned her several award nominations and wins, including the Best Supporting Actress in a TV Drama award at the 2014 Kalasha Awards.
After leaving the popular Kenyan TV drama series, “Tahidi High,” Carol Mwaura, has continued to pursue her career in acting.
She has appeared in several other TV shows, movies, and stage productions.
Some of her notable roles include playing a detective in the crime drama series “Mheshimiwa” and a lawyer in the legal drama “Kovu.”
In addition to acting, Carol Mwaura has also worked as a voice-over artist and a TV host.
She has lent her voice to several TV and radio commercials, and she has also hosted the show “Lulu za Injili” on Hope FM, a Christian radio station in Kenya.
Carol Mwaura is also involved in social and community projects.
She is a founder of the Miss Goretti Foundation, a non-profit organization that aims to improve access to education for underprivileged children in Kenya.
The foundation provides scholarships and other forms of support to children from disadvantaged backgrounds, and it has helped many young people to pursue their dreams despite the challenges they face.
Family
She is happily married and blessed with two kids. 13-year-old son and a 2-year-old son.
Husband
There is no information about Carol Mwaura’s husband.
She has kept her personal life private, and there is no publicly available information about her romantic relationships or family status beyond her being a mother of two children.
Salary
Salaries in the entertainment industry are generally not publicly disclosed, and it is up to the individual actors/singers and their agents to negotiate their compensation for specific projects.
Net worth
There is no publicly available information on her exact earnings, investments, or assets.
As a trained teacher, a singer and an actress, she likely earns a considerable income, but the actual amount is unknown.
However, judging by her illustrious career, she is a millionaire and lives a decent life.
