Kauthar Nungari Kang’ethe is a celebrated actress best known for her role as Mama Almasi on Citizen TV’s Machachari show. Raised in Nairobi’s culturally rich Eastlands area, she discovered her passion for acting early on, paving the way for her successful journey in the entertainment industry.
Early Life
Kauthar grew up in Jericho Estate, Nairobi, where she discovered her passion for acting through church activities, participating in dramatizations of Bible stories.
Education
She began her education at Dr. Krapf Primary School in Maringo, Eastlands, Nairobi, and later attended Shauri Moyo Muslim Secondary School for her high school studies.
Career
Kauthar’s acting journey began in 1999 as a setbook actress at the Kenya National Theatre. In a past interview, she revealed that she earned Kshs 350 per book daily.
She got her onscreen breakthrough on KBC before moving to NTV, where she starred in various local shows.
Her career reached its peak in 2010 when she starred on Citizen TV’s Machachari, a Kenyan comedy-drama that depicted the lives of children growing up in urban Nairobi and their interactions with family, friends, and society.
On the show, she portrayed the mother of Almasi and Joy, two children from an affluent background who often faced challenges fitting in with their counterparts from less privileged parts of the city. Her strict yet relatable persona resonated with viewers, making her a beloved character.
After her time on Machachari, Kauthar continued to thrive in the Kenyan acting scene, starring in various projects such as Midlife Crisis(2020) by filmmaker Zippy Okoth, Volume (2023), and Sungura (2021).
Kauthar is also a skilled dancer, frequently participating in traditional performances.
Personal Life
The actress is a mother to one daughter, Mariam. She has been single since 2016 following the loss of her husband.
In her free time, Kauthar enjoys visiting national parks to observe wildlife and socializing with friends. She is also a fan of Zilizopendwa music.
