5 MUST-WATCH KENYAN TV SERIES

Get ready to be hooked, thrilled, and transported to worlds beyond imagination with these five must-watch TV series. From the regal intrigues of Real Housewives of Nairobi to the spine-chilling mysteries of Igiza and the intense descent into darkness in Pepeta these shows offer an unparalleled cinematic experience that will leave you craving more. So, grab your popcorn, dim the lights, and prepare to embark on unforgettable journeys that will keep you glued to the screen from start to finish. 

Single Kiasi

The show follows the lives of three women in Nairobi as they deal with the challenges that marriage, friendships, relationships, and their careers throw at them. In the most recent episode, Sintamei discovered that her husband of ten years has been seeing another woman behind her back, Rebecca is frustrated with her husband’s inability to provide for her and her family while Mariah is involved with a married man. The ladies soon discover that although love is a battlefield, they have each other’s backs and support. Single Kiasi airs on Thursdays 8 pm on Maisha Magic East on DStv 158 and GOtv 3.

The Real Housewives of Nairobi

This reality show follows the lives of some of the most affluent women in Kenya, including a beauty queen,  lawyer, rally driver, luxury connoisseur, and jet-setting socialite as they enjoy the lavish lifestyle that only Nairobi city can provide. If you enjoy a reality show with all the glitz and glamour and a dash (lots!) of drama, then you are in for a treat. The cast members include Minnie Kariuki, Sonal Maherali, Susan Kaittany, Vera Sidika, Lisa Christoffersen, and Dr. Catherine Masitsa! Catch up with #RHONairobi  on Sundays at 8pm on Maisha Magic East on DStv 158 and GOtv 3.

Take Me Home
The reality show captures the highs and lows of love, providing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for couples to rediscover their love and build a future together.  In this unique and emotional social experiment, 11 participants who are on the verge of breaking up with their partners or who have already called it quits will try to rediscover their love. Watch the series on Sundays at 8 pm on Maisha Magic Plus.

Igiza 

The 13-part thriller series that follows twin sisters, Linda and Nicole, at war after a betrayal that changes their lives forever. Years later, one of the sisters breaks out of prison and takes over the seemingly wonderful life of her identical twin, with disastrous consequences. Kalasha Award-winning actress Serah Ndanu plays the double role of Linda and Nicole, with Blessing Lung’aho, Kevin Samuel, Emmanuel Mugo, Ainea Ojiambo, Serah Ndanu and Torome Sision co-starring. Igiza is helmed by Abdi Shuria known for his works as a cinematographer for 2021’s hit Nafsi. Be sure not to miss an episode of this intriguing drama every Saturday at 8 pm on Maisha Magic East on DStv 158 and GOtv 3.

Pepeta  

The Kenyan crime drama series is based on a real-life story. Pepeta tells the story of Junior, a talented young footballer caught between the world of crime and football. Intertwining with Junior’s story are a rich cast of characters whose arcs are just as important in highlighting the socio-economic challenges plaguing slums like Kibera. Like extrajudicial killings; how talented youth are lured into crime as a means to an end and the collateral damage of crime that comes with it all; the plight of the Kenyan Nubian community and how it still struggles with its right of existence; how some NGOs operating in slums like Kibera enrich themselves at the expense of the community they’re meant to serve, among other issues. Catch the show every Sunday at 9 pm on Maisha Magic Plus.