Maggie Mwende is a popular Kenyan content creator and internet personality, whose Which YouTube channel has amassed more than 27 million views since its launch, has built a massive following through her lifestyle vlogs, women’s grooming tutorials, cleaning motivation videos and home improvement videos.
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Maggie admits she took a break from practicing law in 2017. “Did not feel at ease in place of employment.” It was then that she married and moved into her first house. As she updated and decorated their new room, she thought they should write about it.
“Fun fact my channel was supposed to be about interior design and décor,” she says. “But I knew that the cleaning parts are what people loved more, and I went with it, and they loved it even more.”
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As her channel picked up steam in 2021, she secured a new position she greatly enjoys within the legal profession. Maggie’s career balance is on the combination of both now The driving force behind Maggie’s inspiration is how her content affects others. It’s not just the fact that I see people waking up on their worst days because of my content; seeing those messages keeps me going. According to her, success is all about connection: “When your audience connects, trusts and relates to your content, you’re successful.”
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Family & Life She was born on May 26th, Maggie is now 34 years old. She is residing in Kenya with her husband and their 2-year-old baby boy born in 2022, who plays a significant part in her journey.
Collaboration with Samsung Maggie has become a large part of her creative career because of her influence, which includes securing brand deals with companies around the world such as Samsung. These partnerships have enabled her to infuse quality and authenticity into her work while maintaining her style and message.
If you are an avid watcher of African drama with high popularity, you probably end your day watching Maisha Magic Plus. One of the galaxy of stars that are drawing a crowd to their screens is one such actress Lucy Wanji Njoroge, who is Aunty Naomi in the popular telenovela Lulu.
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Lulu from the well known Jiffy Pictures, has blown East African telenovela. Naomi is the heart and soul of the restaurant scene in this show, a character who is fierce and fiercely protective, but the actual woman behind the character has an equally interesting story to tell.
Personal Life and Career
It can’t be said enough that Lucy Njoroge was born to fill people’s hearts with happiness. She was born on the 25th of December; truly a Christmas baby. She was raised in Kenya, where she acquired a rich and expressive nature. Fondly referred to by friends and colleagues as Cìkù or “Miss Paris,” Lucy was always a magnetic figure with an air of promise.
For many viewers, Lucy’s success was a result of her breakout role in Lulu; however, she did not become a success overnight. With more than a decade of experience, she is a true veteran of the Kenyan screen with a wide range of experience. She has worked at a number of significant positions.
Early in her career, she acquired skills in classic productions such as Makutano Junction, which educated millions of people throughout East Africa. Comedic Timing: If you look at her range and comedic timing, then you should check out the series Maisha Magic East, in which Lucy starred as Melba, from 2017 to 2019. Vernacular Success: Lucy’s versatility was tried against Uriru wa Wendo, a popular long-running Kikuyu soap opera on Inooro TV where she had a big roles. As she effortlessly transitioned between Swahili telenovelas and vernacular drama, she firmly established herself as one of Kenya’s most versatile actors. Lucy’s talent isn’t restricted to television. She has been an accomplished film actress and has several film credits, among them many are notable on IMDb.
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Lost in Africa (2010): An early exposure project abroad that influenced her professional acting standards. Lost in Time (2019): A critically acclaimed psychological thriller, which won the Kalasha Awards. The Call (2020) & My Dad’s Funeral (2024): Projects that embody her ability to handle emotionally challenging and complex roles.
Becoming Aunty Naomi in Lulu
As Aunty Naomi of Lulu, Lucy provides a master class in acting. A complex character, hard working restaurant owner Naomi is also a protection for the Killy family. Lucy’s performance is alluring due to the fact that she manages to combine warmth with intensity. In one moment she is in a blaze of defense for her brothers, and the next, she’s offering comfort and solace that has made her a favorite across East Africa.
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Faith and Family: The Woman Behind the Camera
When not working on the scripts and lights for Jiffy Pictures, Lucy lives a grounded life with her family and faith. She is a Christian and frequently shares her blessings with her audience, saying that her faith is what has helped her stay in the industry for so long.
She is also a proud mum to her son, affectionately named Jabali. In a pretty cosmic twist, Lucy was born on Christmas Day, and Jabali was born on February 14th (Valentine’s Day), thus forming a literal ‘household of love’.
Lucy Wanji Njoroge, is definitely a gem of Kenyan entertainment. She is hard working, versatile and audience connect to her. She brings authenticity to the screen, and as she speaks in English, Swahili, or Kikuyu, it’s impossible to ignore her. With Lulu firmly in the top spot for TV ratings, fans can look forward to more for the amazing actress.
Ronald Ndubi is a digital content creator and popular Kenyan actor, who is currently playing the role of Tozi Tindo in the Telenovela Lulu (2025-2026) on Maisha Magic Plus. He plays the fiery stepson of Amara, the matriarch of the Tindo family, who believes she is the rightful heir of his stepfather’s kingdom in this intense drama, which Jiffy Pictures is producing.
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Professional Background
Rise to Fame: Ndubi became popular for his acting as the character Victor Hausa in the popular Citizen TV series, Maria. He has also made an appearance as Aiden in the NTV show Noma and in the show Zari.
Present Project (2025-2026): He is in the new show Lulu, which has premiered in May 2025 replacing Zari. Tozi, a character played by him, is the focus of the show’s themes of power and in-house betrayals.
Digital Career: Apart from acting, he is also a very active Digital Content Creator and a Marketing professional.
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Personal Details
Screen name(s): He has been nicknamed with his current screen name, Tozi and former ones, such as Victor and Aiden.
Public Image: He is known for his stylish presence and has appeared in a number of lifestyle and entertainment media as a leading actor on Swahili TV’s “dream team”.
Relationships: He has been publicly associated with Dorea Chege (Maria’s Maggie), but admitted it was only for visibility. He talked about how some of the interests he has promoted in the industry have been opportunistic in order to get the brand on the map.
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He however keeps his private life very private when it comes to the fact that its not in the limelight if indeed ha has a wife/ girlfriend or even kids. He is however in his 30’s and a kisii by tribe.
When it comes to networth, based on his modelling, adverts, and now acting, we estimate to be over 5 million Kenyan shillings of worth.
Angie Magio is Kenya’s Queen of Complex Characters. Angie Magio is a name that has been heard by many over the Kenyan entertainment industry. She was Born in 1977 making her 49 years old as of 2026.
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The actress belongs to the Luhya tribe and her stellar acting in popular TV dramas has made her a household name. She is now enthroning viewers as Cecilia in NTV the show called Noma, a protective mother figure with a haunting past and Amara Tindo (cheza Na Mali lakini Sio mwenye Mali) in Lulu Maisha magic plus. Magio has been acting for more than 20 years and has consistently made an impact.
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Angie’s journey to stardom was humble and impactful. Her beginnings as an artist lie of course in her family, she was raised in Ganjoni, Mombasa with four siblings. During school years she was a talented public speaker and wordsmith, who stood out for her eloquence and charm. She wanted to be a news reporter but that was dimmed when her father passed away. So, undaunted, Angie turned her attention to fashion and performance, assisting her mother with the sewing, and eventually became interested in the acting career.
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Her career as a pro actor started in 2002 through a non-governmental organization called SAFE Pwani which employed performance to sensitize people about some pressing social issues. This grassroots foundation helped Angie develop her skills as a performer, but also as a communicator with a purpose. It didn’t take long for the screen to approach me.
The occasion that made Angie Magio break out was when she played Messina, the iconic villainess in the renowned Swahili telenovela (svt) Selina and co-starring with the renowned Pascal Tokodi and Selestine Gichuhi who played Nelson and Selina respectively. Her acting was appalling and captivating and won her a lot of recognition as one of the best TV villains in Kenya. After Selina, she has been in other hit shows such as Sumu La Penzi, Dosari, Utandu, Nishike, The Kalimani Dynasty, Maza and Zari Maisha magic, playing Fridah Jaliwa, a position she played with the likes of Brenda Wairimu and Sarah Hassan in Zari show. She also portrayed the fierce Bi Fatima in the Citizen TV drama, Sultana, which gave her a chance to portray Winnie Bwire, the late Dida, as his mother.
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She plays Cecilia on NTV’s Noma. With Lulu (Maisha Magic Plus), she gives fans another memorable performance as Amara Tindo. She is complimented by her vibrant acting in Zari as Fridah Jaliwa and Sultana as Fatima, thus making her one among the most versatile faces on its Kenyan TV.
Angie’s success in the acting world hasn’t made her too proud to be humble. Despite playing fearsome characters on screen, those who meet her describe her as soft-spoken, and incredibly friendly.
As a trained culinary artist, Angie is also a trained community development expert and holds degrees from Marianist and East Africa Institute of Development Studies.
She is a mother of two children, a boy and a girl Natasha Chebet and Nathan Kiptoo and says motherhood is one of the best things in her life. Her work ethic and her grace as a woman in a busy career and life is a true testament to her strength as a woman.
Angie followed her successful film career with another impressive film in 2025 called The Chocolate Empire. In addition, she has been spotted appearing in Watatu (2015) and It’s Us (2013), continuing to make her presence felt on screen.
Angie Magio is more than an actress. she is a mentor, a community builder, mother, a role model and a national treasure. Her legacy in Kenyan entertainment is rich, and her future roles are eagerly anticipated by a loyal and ever-growing fanbase like some of us.
Kate Damaris is a Kenyan multi-talented actress, filmmaker, and creative director who is best known as Saida in the popular Ayana drama series on the Citizen TV. She is a multi dimensional talent in the entertainment sector in Kenya, with an ever-expanding reputation in the entertainment industry both locally and internationally.
Personal Life
Kate Damaris is a 40-year old Kenyan Luo by tribe actress. Although she maintains most of her personal life as a private, her entry into the creative industry portrays determination and enthusiasm.
In 2019 she suffered a personal loss when her father passed away. Outside her work, Kate is also a mother to a son, who she loves very much and always balances with her busy work in film and television.
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Career
She stars as Saida in Ayana Citizen tv as the mother to Asha who is Dr. Tyrone’s kid. She had her before outside wedlock and Dr. Tyrone gets to know her now. She has also stared in other shows as below.
Zari Maisha Magic plus – Played Aunt Susan, Lola’s aunt
Selina Maisha magic east – as Rebecca
Makutano Junction – Featured role
The Wives (2017–2018)
Boda Love (2024)
On top of being an actress, she is also has other roles like directing, script writer as below list.
Film Director, Script Writer, First Assistant Director (1st AD) – Worked on productions including ODD Pair, Creative/Concept Developer, Set Designer / Art Director ,Wardrobe Mistress
Kate Damaris is more than just “Saida from Ayana.” She is a narrator, producer and an industry player whose work still resonates infront of and behind the camera on Kenyan television. With her career on the rise, the viewers can anticipate even more effective performances and creative initiatives of this remarkable actress.
Saving money is the first step to creating wealth. If you do not save, definately you’ll have nothing to invest thus creating wealth. In this article, I’ll venture into places or accounts that you can consider to save your money for investments.
Bank Savings Account
Most banks have saving accounts one can earn interest and the same time your money is save. Examples are like KCB simba save,equity easy save etc.
2. saccos
Offer high interest rates and also affordable sacco loans that have lower interest when compared to banks. Examples are like stima sacco, kencream sacco, mwalimu sacco etc.
3. Money Market Funds
Offer good interest rates and compounds monthly for most MMFs. Examples are like Etica, sanlam, CIC etc. They are low risk, easy to start and one can withdraw any time.
4. Fixed Deposit Account
This locks your money for a set period of time like 3-12 months and in some cases upto a year. They work best for target savings when you are working towards a goal. All banks have fixed accounts.
5. Saving Applications
This encompass things like mshwari, KCB Mpesa, Branch etc.
6. Chama
Chama’s can also act as good avenues for saving. A group of friends come together, contribute finances and hand over to one person who can then use it for a big project.
This are just some of the few places you can save your money in. But they are many. I would advice a person to save with a goal. This saving avenues should act as your sinking funds. They are only intended for a purpose like paying fees, buying a car, a vacation among others.
I was in my small two bedroom flat one evening, I sat seeping my mixed tea after a long day at work. It was just around 6 pm in the evening and the sun was slowly setting. The birds, were slowly retreating back to their nests and i was at the entrance of my two bedroom house. My boy was playing with his toys when he suddenly threw one and it hit the TV just in the middle.
It was an android tv and i loved it since i could browse anything entailing cocomelon in youtube for my boy to watch. But at that moment i had another budget to plan, a new modern smart TV fit for a modern home. This pushed me to do research and even visit homes of people who had what my research led me to.
From my research and trial I came up with few of the best smart TVs in 2026 that are fit for a modern home in 2026 and would leave your home looking fantastic.
Samsung S95F
Samsung S95F is a smart TV that is 4K QD-OLED. It is known for its extreme brightness that exceeds 2,200 nits. It also has a matte, glare-free screen. It is has NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor that powers it. On top of that, it offers vibrant colors and for the people who love games, it has 165Hz refresh rates and for clean cable management it has One Connect box . It also combines quantum dot technology with OLED. In terms of speaker, it has 70-watt speaker system with object tracking Sound. CheckPrice in Amazon
2. LG C6
LG C6 OLED is a series of televisions that most are indicated as C6H in bigger sizes. It has upgrades in terms of brightness for Tandem OLED technology on 77 and 83-inch models that is mainly in the near-G-series performance. It is powered by the $\alpha$11 AI Processor 4K Gen3. The TVs offer 4K 120Hz/165Hz VRR, webOS 2026 with high end gaming features for the people who love to game. It is positioned as a high-performance yet more affordable choice and thus suitable for both console and PC gaming. LGC6 TVs is available in 42, 48, 55, 65, 77 and 83-inch. Check price in Amazon
3. Sony Bravia 8 II
Sony BRAVIA 8 II (Mark II) is the flagship QD-OLED TV that Sony will have in the 2025-2026 product cycle, the de facto successor to the much-acclaimed A95L. Unlike the regular BRAVIA 8 of 2024 with WOLED panel, BRAVIA 8 II features a 4th-generation QD-OLED panel with a glossy finish, with 55-inch and 65-inch models. It also has an enhanced XR Processor. Check Amazon price
4. TCL QM8K
The TCL QM8K is a 4K QD-Mini LED television released in 2025 under the TCL premium QM-Series. Placed directly under the flagship QM9K. It is a common marketing tool to be sold as an OLED killer because of its matching deep black capabilities and far out of the range of OLED brightness. It is able to achieve a range of 3,500 to 5,000 nits. Allows a 144Hz native refresh rate that can support up to 288Hz with VRR (at 1080p/1440p) on its two HDMI 2.1 ports. When it comes to the speaker, it is Inbuilt with 2.1.2 channel system. Check price in Amazon
5. Hisense U7
Hisense U7 Series has several models and in particular U7N, U7K, U7SG is a high-performance, mid-range Mini-LED QLED 4K Google TV, which, at affordable price, is widely praised as a strong contender in the, market, with its ability to provide premium features, such as 144Hz/165Hz gaming, high brightness (up to 3000 nits Onboard stereo surround 2.1.2. Check price in Amazon
In conclusion, the best smart TV actually would go with the purpose you intend to use it for. If you are a gamer, the best TVs would be those with good gaming features and so on. So always consider your purpose then do your research and you’ll never go wrong.
Loan Apps that belong to banks are generally more stable, reliable and mostly offer higher loan limits especially if you have an existing account with good credit score in the bank. So when you go to play store or google store and mpesa app you will find these apps below which are owned by kenyan banks like NCBA, KCB,Equity, family bank etc.
M-Shwari
This is co-owned by Safaricom & NCBA bank. It is accessible via the M-Pesa menu or app, it allows for instant borrowing and saving with very low interest rates. The repayment period is upto a month. This one looks at the CRB of a person and mpesa transactions to offer a loan limit.
2. Timiza
This is a popular digital wallet owned by ABSA and loan service that provides instant credit to both Absa and non-Absa customers. You just go to playstore and search Timiza, fill in your details and you’ll be shown your limit.
3. KCB M-PESA
Found in mpesa app similar to mshwari. Offers competitive rates for one-month loans and allows for multiple active loans if within your credit limit. Owned by KCB bank and also checks the Crb of someone before giving loans.
4. Equity Mobile / Eazzy Loan
This is owned by Equity bank group. It provides instant loans up to KSh 3 million with flexible repayment periods of up to 24 months for Equity customers. Also checks for CRB and transaction records in the bank.
5. PesaPap
It is owned by Family Bank. It provides quick, reliable and flexible loans for urgent needs without requiring branch visits. You also will fid the app in the playstore.
6. SC Juza App
This loan app is owned by standard chartered bank. It has up to 60 days repayment period and one can qualify for a loan up to 100,000 kenyan shillings.
Zash loan app is one of the leading mobile leanding apps in kenya as its common and known by so many people. They offer loans ranging from ksh500 to 200000 kenyan shillings. The amount one qualifies increases as you build credibility and so does the repayment period. They only need your ID and like two to three referees and you can check your loan limit. You can watch to know more here (click).
2. Zenka
Zenka is another loan loan. Gives one for 30 days the first time. Advntage with them they give you the amount you want they add intrest after. Range is from 500 to 200,000 Kenyan Shillings.
3. Kashbean
Ideal for individual seeking instant loans with less documentation. Maximum loan limit is 200,000 kshs but increases as one repays on time. Repayment goes up to 91 days. You should note, as a firstimer you might just get a loan limit of 500 kenyan shillings but it goes up as you repay on time.
4. Kashway
This loan app is also good. Repayment period normally starts with 14 days but as you build trust, it increases with the loan amount. Loan limit is upto 200,000 also. No CRB required. No hidden fees unless you late on repayment.
5. Bayes
Bayes has a range of 1000 to 500000 kenyan shillings. The repayment goes from 30 days to 180 days. The have good customer service. They even respond to chats on whatsapp. Once your loan is approved, its kept in the bayes app then you able to transfer it anywhere you want like to mpesa or even bank account.
6. Instacash
This loan app, actually all loan apps i have mention above entailing this can all be found in playstore. Instacsh as a first-timer you can be given 7 days repayment but increases as you build trust. The loan apps has several loans inside it meaning you can even take another loan category without paying back another first so that you pay back all of them at once.
In conclusion, loan apps are good. They assist one in cases of emergencies and even can save life’s but caution should precede everything. Do not take a loan with no plan especially no plan of paying back. It affects your credibility and next time when you need it most you wont qualify.
Have you ever felt if you just begin this something this time round it will work and maybe be your source of breakthrough? i am at that point.
i have started so many things in my life that never bore fruits or rather it never bore fruits as i anticipated. But this time round, i feel hopeful. I just have a feeling it will be different. Maybe this time all the effort i have put over the years will finally bear fruit.
Maybe just maybe finally this website will be a huge success. Just maybe someday ill sit down and bless the day i decided to take my kenyan shillings 500 and took a hosting with truehost and started a paid website.
Just maybe a leap of faith will be all worth it. i pray God as i start this journey, please lead the way. Let me see you go before me and make every mountain and valley level. let me walk in it with ease, may favour be my daily companion. Amen.
