By James Ratemo and Anne Kanina
MultiChoice Africa has launched a Sh800 a month pay TV package with 25 local and international channels.
Dubbed DStv Access, the offer includes Standard Group’s KTN, National Geographic Wild, Channel O, BBC world, CNBC Africa, Islam Channel, Al Jazeera, and SuperSport Blitz.
Others include NTV, Citizen TV, KBC, QFM, RAI, Inspiration, Kids Co, Mindset Learn, Magic World, E! Entertainment, Fashion TV.
According to Multichoice General Manager, Stephen Isaboke, the package is aimed at rescuing the region from the high priced television package and add spruce to living rooms.
"For as low as Sh800 one can subscribe to enjoy 25 quality, vibrant and exciting family entertainment channels," said Isaboke."Most people are looking at their budgets tightly and we believe this new bouquet will open up new avenues for business and television viewers," said Isaboke.This is the lowest cost in the market since inception.
The initial cost was Sh 5,600 in 1997. MultiChoice Africa President Eben Greyling said they were providing a breadth of choices rather than just focusing on specific genres with a goal of delivering world-class television and to develop local content.
DStv Access will have a range of channels ranging from entertainment, lifestyle, Sport, Children, News and others.
Meanwhile Dstv Compact and DStv Family subscribers will also be treated to some new channels.
