Qware
Qware is a 2025 Kenyan television drama series series that debuted on Maisha Magic Plus channel on DStv on 20 July 2025.
Plot
In the opulent yet treacherous world of the Qware Group, appearances are everything and lies are currency. When Saul Simba is assassinated and his daughter Leila is found at the crime scene, she becomes a scapegoat for a hostile takeover orchestrated by her uncle, SJ.Framed and hunted, Leila must survive a war she never asked for, rebuild alliances, and uncover a legacy soaked in secrets. Everyone has an agenda, and in Nairobi’s elite circles, the truth is the most dangerous weapon of all.
Cast
- Vanessa Okeyo as Leila Simba, the lead protagonist. She is the daughter of Elsa and Solo; and the heir of Qware Group.
- Reinhard Inzai Bonke as SJ, uncle to Leila. He is an ambitious man.
- Silayio Neema as Elsa Simba, mother to Leila. She is serves as the president of Qware Group.
- Ella Ciru as Victoria Simba, SJ's Wife
- Damaris Ketrai as Melissa, elder sister to Elsa and a surrogate mother to Leila.
- Bernard Oduor as Richard
- Alex Khayo as Sting, an ally of SJ and Melissa.
- Robert Agengo as Virus
- Martin Kigondu as Detective Zuberi, a family friend and police officer.
- Moses Kiema as Detective Brian, a dirty cop.
- Amani Mwasera as Declan, Sting’s adopted son and apprentice.
Production
Development
Qware was announced in early July 2025 ahead of its premiere later in the month. The show is produced by Naota Media, the creators of other local shows, Muheshimiwa and Joni.Producer Edwin Mulima cited the inspiration for Qware grew out of years of watching the power struggles and hidden wars within Kenya’s wealthiest households. He said "I have witnessed family empires shaken by death, greed, and betrayal — and I wanted to dramatize that on screen. It is about more than money: it is about what happens when blood ties become battle lines.”