A more glamorous, sass, and intriguing Real Housewives of Nairobi returns for season 2

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  • Season 1 of The Real Housewives of Nairobi became the biggest Showmax original in Kenya, breaking streaming records upon its February 2023 release.

Fans of the hit reality series ‘The Real Housewives of Nairobi’ are in for a treat as the show returns for its highly anticipated second season on May 10, exclusively on Showmax.

Season 1 of the show was a sensation, captivating audiences with its mix of glamour, sass, and self-discovery.

Season 1 of The Real Housewives of Nairobi became the biggest Showmax original in Kenya, breaking streaming records upon its February 2023 release.

It quickly climbed the ranks to become one of the top 10 most-watched shows on Showmax in Kenya for 2023. Adding to its accolades, the show recently clinched the title of Best TV Show at the prestigious Kalasha Awards 2024.

Returning for Season 2 are fan favourites like actress and entrepreneur Minne Kariuki, along with Vera Sidika, who is eager to reintroduce herself to audiences.

Also back is business mogul and tastemaker Dr Catherine Masitsa.

Joining them are new faces, including lawyer and professional bodybuilder Farah Esmail, beauty entrepreneur Zena Nyambu, and the charismatic Reja Keji Ladu.

"We're very excited for the return of The Real Housewives of Nairobi in May," says executive producer Eugene Mbugua. "We're keen to bring out the opulence that Nairobi and Kenya have to offer while maintaining the excitement and intrigue that make The Real Housewives what it is."

Three dynamic women are set to make their mark on the upcoming season of The Real Housewives of Nairobi.

Each bringing their own unique flair and entrepreneurial spirit, they promise to add a fresh dimension to the show's already captivating narrative.

Some of the new members include Reja Keji Ladu, the mother of two and the wife of the Minister of Cabinet Affairs of South Sudan.

Born in Uganda and raised in both Uganda and South Sudan, she now resides in Nairobi with her children.

Reja owns a clothing brand called Jenm, a catering company, and is about to launch a spa in South Sudan and a poultry farm in Nanyuki.

Others are Farah Esmail, a professional bodybuilder, bikini athlete, and owner of the F45 training studio in Lavington.

She is also an impact entrepreneur, business consultant, and corporate lawyer specialising in corporate governance.

And Zena Nyambu, a beauty and aesthetics entrepreneur. She runs several businesses, including luxury skincare parlour Glamsquad Kenya and interior design company Art Infinity, and is a partner at Zela Aesthetics, a medical aesthetics and wellness centre.

As these remarkable women join the cast of the series, viewers can expect a season filled with drama, intrigue, and, most importantly, the celebration of female empowerment and entrepreneurship.