SHE MEANS BUSINESS| What nobody tells you about retirement - Dr. Kaendi Munguti

After dedicating more than 30 years to public health, Dr. Munguti found herself overwhelmed by uncertainty, anxiety, and fear about what came next when it was time for her to retire. The transition from a structured professional life to the unknown exposed a reality many people quietly struggle with but rarely discuss.

Today, Dr. Munguti is using her experience to challenge the stigma around retirement and encourage professionals to prepare for it beyond finances alone. Through coaching and advocacy, she is helping people rethink retirement as a new season of purpose rather than an ending.

She emphasizes that while many people spend years planning careers and investments, few prepare emotionally, mentally, and socially for retirement. Questions around identity, routine, relationships, and personal fulfillment often emerge once the workplace is no longer at the center of daily life.

On She Means Business, Dr. Munguti shares practical insights on how individuals can begin preparing early by nurturing relationships, prioritizing wellness, and exploring passions outside work long before retirement arrives.

This conversation opens up an important dialogue, especially for professionals approaching major career milestones, and highlights why retirement planning should be viewed as both a financial and emotional journey.

Watch the full episode on Citizen Digital.