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The rise and reign of reality TV

Mercy Kyallo,Betty Kyallo and Gloria Kyallo. [David Gichuru, Standard]

Watching Reality Television is a guilty pleasure for many. It is a good way to ease stress and stay in touch with popular culture.

While the concept of 'unscripted documentation of people's lives may irk some, watching such shows can actually be beneficial - and more so lucrative for the creators.

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