Kenyans born in the 1990s had the privilege of watching some of the most entertaining and educative locally produced TV shows that graced our screens.
The Kenyan-produced shows perfectly balanced entertainment and education, ranging from family shows to kids' programs.
Here is a list of some of the Kenyan TV shows that made the 1990s TV worth watching:
Tausi on KBC
Argued by many as the pioneer of soap operas in the Kenyan local TV stations, Tausi, a creation of Kibwana Onguso, quickly earned a cult following across Kenyan households.
The show had an amazing cast, including Siti (Ashina Kibibi), Mzee Kasri, Mponda (Julius Chege), Baraza (Ken Ambani), Rukia (Amina Ramadhani), Lindi (Maureen Naibei), Rhoda and Karumanzira who became household names.
The show explored different themes of family, love and work and quickly became an actual representation of society, capturing various conflicts that face the modern family.
Kinyonga
This is another 90s classic whose memories still linger among many Kenyans who enjoyed the program.
Some of you might remember Shikwekwe and Baba Zero from this legendary show that sparked laughter across Kenyan households shortly after 7 pm news on KBC.
Interactions between Baba Zero and Shikwekwe were quite hilarious similar to Shikwekwe’s innocence and naivety.
3. Kisulisuli
Kisulisuli is probably one of the Kenyan locally produced TV shows that borrowed a different script. As other shows depicted romance, Kisulisuli was more of a horror movie.
From the flashing lightening followed by a loud and prolonged uproar at the show's start just to an actor appearing with a scary face.
This show was equally packed with action, emotions, suspense, and everything a good TV show needed.
4. Vitimbi
Did you know that Vitimbi actually premiered on KBC in 1985 when the TV station was still called Voice of Kenya?
The Kenyan TV comedy revolved around the family of the late Mzee Ojwang and his wife, Mama Kayai, as they experienced the challenges of managing a restaurant.
The duo and Nyasuguta, Mwala, Mogaka and Makacha, quickly became household names who delivered a dose of Kenyan comedy on Kenyan TV every week.
Kenyans were treated to rib-cracking everyday jokes that brought tears to their eyes and made them laugh their lungs out.
What are some of the 1990s shows that you still remember?
