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New Samsung smart TVs in Kenya, Uganda & Tanzania to come pre-installed with DStv Stream app
MultiChoice’s new owner, Canal+, is wasting no time restructuring the company’s distribution model. In a clear shift away from traditional…
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Netflix’s ‘The Polygamist’ sparks a major book piracy in Kenya, author fights back
The intersection of streaming entertainment and local commerce is moving faster than ever in Kenya. When a show trends on…
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DStv, GOtv and Zuku All Shrink as Kenya’s Pay TV Market Sheds 85,000 in a Quarter
Kenya's pay TV market lost 85,177 subscribers between January and March 2026. GOtv fell most, while StarTimes and Azam grew.
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How TikTok Is Positioning Itself as Kenya’s Football Second Screen Before AFCON 2027
TikTok's new sports data positions it as Kenya's football second screen, just as the World Cup runs and AFCON 2027…
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FIFA “Regrets” the Free World Cup Tickets. The Fans Have a Week to Pay.
A FIFA website glitch priced 60 World Cup tickets at zero. Now fans must pay within seven days or lose…
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KBC Free-to-Air World Cup 2026: What Kenyans Actually Get for Free
KBC says it secured free-to-air 2026 World Cup rights. Expect selected matches in SD, not all 104 in HD.
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More VAR, a Camera on the Referee: The 2026 World Cup Rule Changes, Explained
IFAB's 2026 World Cup rule changes explained: expanded VAR, referee body cameras, semi-automated offside, faster restarts, tougher player conduct penalties.
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MultiChoice Offers Former Showmax Users in Kenya DStv Stream at KES 550. The Catch Comes in Month 13
MultiChoice is giving former Showmax users in Kenya DStv Stream Compact at KES 550/month for a year. That’s roughly the…
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DStv subscribers in Kenya to get free bouquet upgrades throughout June 2026
Corporate acquisitions rarely result in immediate wins for the consumer. However, ever since Canal+ completed its $2 billion takeover of…
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Every DStv Package in Kenya Will Stream the 2026 FIFA World Cup
DStv Kenya will broadcast all 104 FIFA World Cup matches on every package, with cheaper decoders, signalling Canal+'s strategic shift.
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Apple Sports launches in Kenya as part of 170-country global push, but Apple One and TV+ still missing
Apple Sports launches in Kenya as part of a 170-country expansion, while Apple One, Apple TV+ and Fitness+ remain unavailable.
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YouTube Picture-in-Picture is Now Free in Kenya. Finally.
YouTube is rolling out free Picture-in-Picture to Kenyan users on Android and iOS. Music videos still need Premium.
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Spotify and ONErpm Hold Nairobi Workshop for Rising East African Artists
The two-day Nairobi programme brought together artists, producers, and mentors from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania for recording, media, and music…
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Apple teases Silo Season 3, premiering July 3rd. Here’s hoping it’s less of a slog than Season 2
Apple TV teases Silo Season 3, premiering July 3 with weekly episodes. Dual timelines reveal how the silos began.
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TCL Takes Over Nairobi for Arsenal vs Man City, Puts Its New SQD Mini-LED TVs in the Spotlight
TCL Africa hosted a watch party at Nairobi's Redroom during Arsenal vs Man City, showcasing its new SQD Mini-LED TVs.
