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When news hit about that the Real Housewives franchise was coming to Nairobi, it received mixed feelings. Many laughed off the idea, saying Nairobi wasn't cut out for such a show. Others embraced it and even suggested names of suitable candidates for the Reality TV series.
However, it's not uncommon that the reality series created such a buzz, given that the first Real Housewives franchise, which aired 17 years ago, was written off as "trashy". Feminist icon Gloria Steinem described it as "a minstrel show for women".
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