This archive report was first published on 11 May 2021.
MultiChoice Expands Local Content on DStv and GOtv ¶
On May 11, 2021, MultiChoice Kenya announced plans to add more content to DStv and GOtv in the coming months, offering customers more choice and variety.
The announcement was made during the 2021 MultiChoice Kenya Content Showcase, held under the theme 'Celebrating our voices and telling our stories like only we can.'
For Kenyan customers, MultiChoice Kenya has recently launched riveting Kenyan shows on its Maisha Magic channels, which continue to captivate Kenyan audiences.
According to Nancy Matimu, Managing Director of MultiChoice Kenya, 'MultiChoice Kenya remains committed to telling the best local stories that bring people together around shared passions. Our local content offering is unmatched and gives our customers a premium entertainment experience.'
She added that the firm is looking to the power of entertainment to tell the most-loved Kenyan and international stories and use their platforms to take local stories to the world.
Some of the new content that customers can expect includes documentaries about Kenyan greats, such as Eliud Kipchoge, Hellen Oribi, and David Rudisha, which are available to watch on DStv Catch up on the DStv Explora and DStv App.
Additionally, DStv and GOtv customers will get front row seats to premium feature sport and international shows, including the upcoming Olympics and Euro 2021, the Women’s Tennis Association Championships, WWE, and UFC.
On DStv, 'Stori moto zibambe on DStv' features the most influential and notable Kenyan personalities on Maisha Magic Plus (DStv 163), with shows such as Kina, Kovu, the new season of Varshita!, Date My Family, Anda Kava, and season 4 of Stori Yangu.
GOtv customers can enjoy 'Strori zetu kivyetu' on Maisha Magic East (GOtv 4), with award-winning shows such as Selina, Aziza, Stori Yangu S4, Maisha Mkanda S2, Varshita!, Njoro wa Uba, and Anda Kava.
MultiChoice also announced the release of new documentaries featuring East African athletes, dubbed 'Rising Champions,' which is a 3-part series focusing on the success, the secret, and the science behind a long line of strong athletes from the region.
