The Real Housewives of Nairobi
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, with the two-part reunion landing on 16 August and 23 August 2024.
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. The reunion will air in two parts on 16 August and 23 August 2024.
Meet Nairobi's finest
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Meet Dr Catherine Masitsa
“I’m formiddable. I’m a wall. You can’t get through to me.”
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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.”
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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.”
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Meet Minne Kariuki
“I am serving shade; I’m the queen of shade!”
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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.
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Meet Vera Sidika
“I’m the most googled celebrity in this country, more than the president, and that’s on, period!”
Videos
All the juice from The Real Housewives of Nairobi
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Fareed Khimani to host The Real Housewives of Nairobi reunion for the second year in a row
Fareed Khimani to host the reunion of The Real Housewives of Nairobi for the second year in a row. The two-part reunion will stream on 16 August and 23 August 2024.
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Dr Catherine: “The Real Housewives of Nairobi grew my business”
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Minne Kariuki on The Real Housewives of Nairobi Season 2
Minne Kariuki talks about her journey in the new season of The Real Housewives of Nairobi, as well as her pregnancy and marriage.
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Where to watch The Real Housewives franchise online
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Vera Sidika on The Real Housewives of Nairobi S2
Vera Sidika is back on Season 2 of The Real Housewives of Nairobi – happier and ready to showcase her business. Watch RHONairobi S2 now on Showmax, with new episodes every week.
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The Real Housewives of Nairobi S1-2
Follow six dynamic women as they navigate their lavish lifestyles, relationships and careers in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi.
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The Real Housewives of Nairobi S2: Meet Zena Nyambu
Get to know Zena Nyambu, the new cast member joining The Real Housewives of Nairobi S2, premiering 10 May on Showmax.
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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.
More Kenyan excellence
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Twende S1
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Twende, the first Showmax Original 2D animation, lands 1 December 2023
Ahead of the launch of the first five episodes of Twende, Showmax’s first Original 2D animation, we chatted to showrunner Greig Cameron.
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County 49
Welcome to Kenya’s fictional 49th county, the nation’s breadbasket. Despite its wealth, the county is rife with civil unrest – and the governor is not safe…
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