This archive report was first published on 1 November 2021.
TV47, Kenya's fastest-growing TV station, has made a significant move to expand its reach by partnering with GOtv, the country's most popular pay TV service. This partnership comes into effect on November 1, 2021, with TV47 being available on Channel 102 on all 5 GOtv packages.
GOtv customers across all five packages - GOtv Supa, GOtv Max, GOtv Plus, GOtv Value, and GOtv Lite - now have access to an increased slate of local content from TV47, which is Kenya's fastest-growing Free-To-Air (FTA) station.
According to MultiChoice Kenya Managing Director Nancy Matimu, the addition of TV47 to the GOtv family is a significant milestone. 'TV47 is Kenya's fastest-growing Free-To-Air (FTA) station and we are happy to onboard them to GOtv today. GOtv customers across all our five packages now have an increased slate of local content from this highly performing channel,' she said.
This partnership is not the first time TV47 has joined the MultiChoice family, as it has been on DStv, on Channel 268, for about 2 years now. TV47's Chief Executive Officer, Abubakar Abdullahi, expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating, 'Our entry into GOtv will enhance our reach. It also comes with a variety of new exciting programmes, both entertainment and educational.'
TV47 is positioning itself to be the leading destination for political conversations as the country approaches the 2022 elections. The station is also improving its programme line-up, adding new riveting shows like 'The Bride of Judas: A Legendary Love' and 'Darkness of the Soul.' Additionally, TV47 has pivoted to offering educational content, particularly tertiary education - something that had not been done in Kenya before.
The inclusion of TV47 into the GOtv family coincides with the launch of a new package, dubbed GOtv Supa. This package is geared towards kids entertainment, telenovelas, and more local content like TV47. GOtv Supa subscribers will be able to view all sporting action and channels available on GOtv Max, plus an additional 17 lifestyle and entertainment channels, at a price of Sh1,499 per month.
