The Real Housewives of Nairobi S1-2
Made in Kenya
The Real Housewives of Nairobi follows influential women as they navigate their relationships and careers in Kenya. Binge S1-2 on Showmax.
Named Best TV Show at the 2024 Kalasha Awards, Season 1 of The Real Housewives of Nairobi had all of Kenya talking on its way to becoming the biggest Showmax Original in Kenya yet.
In Season 2, actress and entrepreneur Minne Kariuki returns, along with Vera Sidika, who’s eager to reintroduce herself, and business mogul and tastemaker Dr Catherine Masitsa. They are joined by new cast members, including lawyer and professional bodybuilder Farah Esmail, beauty and aesthetics entrepreneur Xenah Nyambu, and entrepreneur Reja Keji Ladu.
The Real Housewives of Nairobi is produced by Eugene Mbugua’s D&R Studios (formerly Young Rich Television) and is part of The Real Housewives franchise, licensed as a format by NBCUniversal Formats, which is part of Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group.
All the episodes for The Real Housewives of Nairobi Season 2 are available to binge on Showmax, including the two-part reunion.
Meet Nairobi's finest
Meet Dr Catherine Masitsa
“I’m formiddable. I’m a wall. You can’t get through to me.”
Meet Lisa Christoffersen
“I am always the one standing in between the ladies when they’re arguing or when there’s drama going on, and trying to calm them down.”
Meet Susan Kaittany
“I’ll be dishing style, I’ll be dishing fashion, and of course you know, I’ll be dishing drama. Just a bit of spice and glam so you better be ready.”
Meet Minne Kariuki
“I am serving shade; I’m the queen of shade!”
Meet Sonal Maherali
She calls herself “the queen of the African savannah” and knows a thing or two about marking her territory while staying sophisticated, and, when necessary, dramatic.
Meet Vera Sidika
“I’m the most googled celebrity in this country, more than the president, and that’s on, period!”
Videos
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The Real Housewives of Nairobi S2: Meet Farah Esmail
Get to know Farah Esmail, the new cast member on The Real Housewives of Nairobi Season 2, premiering 10 May on Showmax.
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