Second Family

Vanessa Okeyo as Sinde

A small-town girl whose perfect life is shattered when she uncovers a shocking truth ... that she’s actually part of her father’s second family.

Dora Nyaboke as Evangeline

Leo’s formidable first wife, a matriarch who is measured, calculating, and classy but ruthless when crossed.

Ian Mbugua as Leo Lang’at

A billionaire whose secrets catch up with him after his untimely death, pitting his two families against one another in a battle for wealth, power and revenge.

Helen Keli as Sophia

Second wife of Leo, who lives live on a remote farm in Uasin Gishu with her two children, Bett and Sinde.

Brian Ogola as Cyrus

Leo’s protégé and COO of the company, who steps up as acting CEO when Leo dies on a car crash.

Mumbi Maina as Katherine

The CFO of East Africa Granary Company, a wild card in the ongoing succession battles between the Gatehi-Lang’at families.

Nick Ndeda as Tehi

The firstborn son of the family, reckless and entitled, with too much money and no idea how to spend it, except on women and drugs.

Second Family Season 2 episodes 47-48: Wedding bells

Diamond rings and drastic betrayals feature heavily on the latest episodes of Second Family Season 2, only on Showmax.

Second Family S2 episodes 45-46 recap: Evangeline is back on top

In episodes 45-46 of Second Family, Evangeline is back home and Tehi confesses to Gigi. New episodes every Thursday and Friday on Showmax.

Second Family S2 episodes 39-44: Madness, mayhem and murder

In episodes 39-44 of Second Family, Evangeline wakes up in a mental institution and Kiilu takes down the syndicate. New episodes every Thursday and Friday on Showmax.

Second Family Season 2 episodes 37-38 recap: The fallout from Sinde's murder

In episodes 37-38 of Second Family, Evangeline gets arrested and Dora starts regaining memory. New episodes every Thursday and Friday on Showmax.

Second Family Season 2 episodes 35-36 recap: Summonses and setups

Gigi discovers Katherine's pregnancy and Cyrus warns Shei about Fitzpatrick. New episodes of Second Family Thursdays and Fridays on Showmax.

Second Family Season 2 episodes 33-34 recap: Drama and a dead body

Stream new episodes of Second Family Season 2 on Thursdays and Fridays, only on Showmax, to keep up with the twists and turns.

Second Family Season 2 episodes 29-32 recap: Ending the year on a dramatic note

In episodes 29-32 of Second Family, Leo and Jackson face off and Gigi finds herself in hot water. New episodes every Thursday and Friday on Showmax.

Second Family Season 2 episodes 27-28 recap: Who's the boss?

In episodes 27-28 of Second Family, Leo keeps an eye on Carol-Marie and Gigi resorts to dramatic measures. New episodes every Thursday and Friday on Showmax.

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Lenana Kariba on filming intimate scenes on Single Kiasi

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Faith Kibathi on reuniting with Lenana Kariba on Single Kiasi S3

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Single Kiasi

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

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"It's been a bold and fearless season." Phil Bresson on Single Kiasi S2, now available to binge

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Single Kiasi Season 2 episode 13 recap: Wedding disaster

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Single Kiasi Season 2 episode 12 recap: Eric makes a bold move

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Radio queen Cess Mutungi speaks on hosting The Mommy Club reunion

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Radio queen Cess Mutungi to host The Mommy Club NBO reunion

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