The cast of Machachari has evolved greatly over time. The show focused on the daily activities of a small group of kids and their families. The program catered to students.
Generally speaking, it was a family-friendly program that highlighted the differences across social classes. The 13-year run of the program ended with its first break in 2019, which served as the start of its demise.
The show’s well-known cast has undergone significant fluctuation over time. The majority of the young primary school students are now in their teens. The Machachari cast members’ real names are listed below, along with contemporary photos of them.
Where are the Machachari actors now?
A lot has changed over the years since Machachari on Citizen TV started.
Apart from a few cast changes, most of the main actors and actresses have remained the same over the years until the show was canceled. Below is a list of some of the most popular Machachari cast then and now.
1. Almasi from Machachari
Ian Nene, aka Almasi, was one of the actors in the first episodes of the show. Almasi from Machachari remains one of the best actors on the show. He left the show quite early to pursue further studies abroad.
He has since changed over the years and has been making rounds online for a lot of things, including his fashion sense.
2. Govi – Malik Lemuel Mbelle
Govi is the popular brother to Baha. He acted like the cool brother in the family.
However, the once young boy is currently a grown teenager pursuing his career outside the popular kid’s show.
3. Chalo – Peterson Gathambo
Chalo acted as the popular landlord on the show. He is easily identified because of his heavy Meru accent, and for being the father of two twin boys.
He always seemed to pursue one political agenda after the other. He is currently continuing with his acting career in a vernacular show.
4. Mama Almasi – Nungari Kang’ethe
The list of Machachari cast before and now cannot be complete without mentioning Mama Almasi. She was the rich woman in the neighborhood, and mother to Almasi and Joy.
She always seemed to be busy or away on a business trip and would leave the kids with the house help, Sofia.
5. Mama Stella aka Cindy – Clara Wamaitha
The beautiful actress was loved for her excellent performance as the drunkard wife and mother. Cindy would be drunk almost all the time.
When she was not, she would be working menial jobs at Mama Baha’s hotel or taking care of her family. She would fight her husband, Maten, on almost everything.
6. Mama Baha aka Pamela – Wanjiku Mburu
Mama Baha was also another popular actress whose role on the show was very conspicuous. She first ran a stall selling vegetables before upgrading to a hotel. She was one of the best actresses on the show.
Some time back, rumours flew around, claiming that she was dead. The claims were that she had committed suicide.
However, she later came out and trashed the rumours because she is still alive and full of life.
7. Kamau Mbaya – Baha
Baha is an excellent actor and was a major part of the show’s success.
The brilliant actor was always naughty and stubborn. His role made kids look forward to watching the show.
8. Stella – Natasha Ngegie
Stella was the good girl in the show. Despite having a drunk mother and a father who was rarely around. She focused on her studies despite the difficulties in her family. She was an inspiration to many other kids.
9. Fatso – Mathew Owiti
Fatso was the bully of the show. He started as the big rich kid who could not let the other children rest. He would harass them. With time, he became friends with all of them.
10. Coaches – Michael Machachari
Baba Baha, aka Coaches, was great in the show. He was the local football coach. He brought kids together and later ran a hotel with his wife.
11. Tosh – Sammy
Tosh acted as Joy’s cousin. He was the sweet loving cousin that always watched out for his young cousin.
The popular actors and actresses have now grown which is why it is not surprising to come across Machachari actors and their girlfriends.
Most of them have found themselves, girlfriends, and boyfriends. Baha’s girlfriend is known as Pearl Waithira, while Tosh’s girlfriend is Christine Jahenda.
Machachari cast has undergone so much change from when they started on the show. This is not surprising considering that many years have gone by since the first episode.
