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Kenya's Single Kiasi confirmed for season 2 as production begins

The drama hit series will explore themes as varied as loyalty, forgiveness and self-acceptance.

In Summary

•Single Kiasi season two will find our beloved characters experiencing transformational events that will impact their friendship in unforeseen ways.

•Expect new and returning casts who will bring to you exciting adventures, glamour and humorous encounters.

Faith Kibathi, Minne Kariuki, and Gathoni Mutua play lead roles
Faith Kibathi, Minne Kariuki, and Gathoni Mutua play lead roles
Image: BRIAN MWANDO

After a barnstorming first season, Showmax’s Single Kiasi is heading for a second season that is expected to premiere in 2023.

Single Kiasi follows the lives of three women in Nairobi, Sintamei, Mariah and Rebecca, as they deal with the challenges that marriage, relationships, and their careers throw at them.

The plot

Single Kiasi season two will find our beloved characters experiencing transformational events that will impact their friendship in unforeseen ways.

The drama hit series will explore themes as varied as loyalty, forgiveness and self-acceptance.

Expect new and returning casts who will bring to you exciting adventures, glamour and humorous encounters.

The casts

Gathoni Mutua, Minne Kariuki and Faith Kibathi will reprise their roles as leads Sintamei, Mariah and Rebecca respectively.

Also returning are Michael Munyoki of (A Grand Little Lie), Brian Abajah (Sincerely Daisy), Kevin Maina, Walter Bruce Opiyo, Derek Bbanga and Maggie Kiundi.

 For the new cast, Grace Wacuka of (A New Christmas)will be introduced as Olivia, a new female lead and Sintamei’s wealthy friend who might just be the answer to her problems.

Others like Fidel Maithya (Selina); Quincy Rapando (Zora); Ian Mbugua (Chaguo); Mufasa Kibet aka Mufasa Poet (Crime and Justice); and Ciku Shire (Famous) will also feature in the second season.

 “Single Kiasi season one surpassed all our expectations by being one of the most-watched titles on Showmax for 13 weeks straight. The show is an absolute testament that Kenyans want and support good local content where they see themselves reflected. As Insignia Productions, we’re very thankful for the reception the show has received and we're excited to give our audience a bigger and better season two.” Single Kiasi director Grace Kahaki said,

Kahaki is again co-directing the second season with her Insignia partner Philip Bresson.

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