County 49

Martin Githinji is Sinjin

Ivy Collette is Zoey Okusimba

Peter Kawa is Officer Malik Maka

Nyokabi Macharia is Chief of Staff Debrah Maka

Nick Kwach is Saleh

Maqbul Mohammed is Deputy Governor Chris Komu

James Webbo is Elijah Matata

Derrick Kinyanjui is Saji Maka

Angela Mwandanda is Agnes

Ainea Ojiambo is former Governor Okusimba aka Ox

Wakio Mzenge is Governor Nerimah Mkung

County 49

Welcome to Bwatele County, Kenya’s fictional 49th county and the nation’s breadbasket. All episodes now streaming.

Iyanu: The Age of Wonders (2025)

When Meje, the living embodiment of the seven deadly sins, threatens the land, young warriors Dara and Ishe must prevent an age of darkness.

Godfrey Odhiambo on Reckless, his career, and the evolution of Kenyan film

Kenyan screen legend Godfrey Odhiambo talks about his role as Edward, the patriarch of the Sonoko family on Showmax Original crime drama Reckless.

Minne Kariuki on Single Kiasi, motherhood and being a “gold digger” 

New mom Minne Kariuki is back for Single Kiasi S4! Catch new episodes of the fan-favourite drama on Showmax every Wednesday.

Single Kiasi S1-4

Sintamei, Mariah and Rebecca are three close friends living in Nairobi, each with their own troubles. Stream new episodes only on Showmax.

Undugu S1

A poignant intervention reality series that seeks to address and resolve the most aggressive, intense sibling rivalries. Those rivalries that are long-standing, well-known, exposed, and potent.

Carey Priscilla dishes on The Mommy Club NBO drama 

The MUA entrepreneur tells us all about the drama that went down on The Mommy Club NBO. All episodes are now streaming on Showmax.

Eddie Mbugua spills on bringing his villainous best in Reckless

Eddie Mbugua talks about playing the villainous role of James in Reckless S1, now streaming on Showmax.

Radio queen Cess Mutungi speaks on hosting The Mommy Club reunion

Cesse Mutungi opens up about hosting The Mommy Club NBO reunion. Catch Part 1, now streaming on Showmax, with Part 2 landing on 5 September 2025.

Love Island Games S1-2

Former Islanders from across the globe return to Fiji for a chance at finding love and bagging $100 000.

The Unbreakable Boy (2025)

Zachary Levi stars in this heartfelt, inspiring film based on a real-life story of a family caring for their autistic son with brittle bone disease.

Thelma (2024)

Scammers meet their match in Thelma, played by June Squibb: after getting duped, the 93-year-old sets out to reclaim what was taken from her.

Sarah Silverman: Someone You Love (2023)

Filmed in Boston, Emmy-winning comedian Sarah Silverman returns with her second comedy special for HBO since 2013.

Chicago PD S12

Action-packed spin-off of the Chicago series, following two different units at the Chicago police department: uniformed cops and the Intelligence Unit.

Single Kiasi S1-4

Sintamei, Mariah and Rebecca are three close friends living in Nairobi, each with their own troubles. Stream new episodes only on Showmax.

Den of Thieves: Pantera (2025)

In this sequel, Big Nick gets ensnared by diamond thieves and the notorious Panther Mafia as he pursues the elusive career criminal Donnie Wilson.

Undugu S1

A poignant intervention reality series that seeks to address and resolve the most aggressive, intense sibling rivalries. Those rivalries that are long-standing, well-known, exposed, and potent.

Just believe: 10 faith-based movies to stream

Need some inspiration? Stream these moving, heartfelt films about healing, love and faith on Showmax.

Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr chat about Den of Thieves 2: Pantera

Expect “gorilla” war as Big Nick and Donnie team up in heist movie Den of Thieves 2: Pantera! “A silverback gorilla like Nick needs another silverback gorilla to wrestle with,” hints Gerard Butler.

17 movies where life writes the plot

Watch actress Kate Winslet pick up the camera to play photographer Lee Miller, then stream 16 more movies that are snapshots of real people’s lives.

Art, money and power: a blueprint for The Brutalist

Writer-director Brady Corbet, actor Adrien Brody and the production team behind The Brutalist tease out the tense relationship between art, money and power.