For nearly three decades, since it was launched in 1995 by MultiChoice Group, DStv has been at the forefront, providing unparalleled entertainment, which is why it is a serious player in the TV landscape, especially in Africa.
It is DStv, Digital Satellite Television – because it uses its famous blue satellite dishes to broadcast digital signals from geostationary satellites to the receiver box (decoders), which then decodes those signals and gives the output as viewable high-quality pictures on your TV.
Satellite televisions usually have reliable and versatile signals, and that is yet another reason why DStv is appealing to many viewers aside from its affordable and seductive packages that include an impressive slate of content from new to classic TV shows, hit movies, live sports, and exclusive originals from some of its add-on packages like Showmax.
How much does DStv cost?
DStv packages prices in Kenya start at Ksh650 a month and go up to Ksh9,900 for its top-tier subscription package, DStv Premium, which comes with a free bundle of Showmax and the ability to download and watch shows across its over 175 channels and 38 other High Definition (HD) channels on your phone via the DStv app.
With six packages to choose from, you have the option of choosing one that suits your pocket, as pricing is based on plans and included offerings. Check out all DStv packages and their latest subscription fees;
| No. | DSTV package | Monthly price in Kenya |
| 1 | Lite | Ksh650 |
| 2 | Access | Ksh1,300 |
| 3 | Family | Ksh1,850 |
| 4 | Compact | Ksh3,500 |
| 5 | Compact Plus | Ksh6,200 |
| 6 | Premium | Ksh9,900 |
As seen, the cheapest DStv plan in Kenya is Lite, and it goes for just Ksh650 each month or Ksh7,800 annually, having about 50 channels, including two HD, for all your viewing needs;
DStv Lite channels
Here are the channels included with this smallest DStv package in Kenya;
1. E! Entertainment
2. Africa Magic Family
3. Maisha Magic East HD
4. NatGeo Wild
5. KASS TV
6. TV47
7. Inooro TV
8. NTV
9. KTN
10. Citizen TV
11. KTN News
12. K24
13. Kameme TV
14. NTVU
15. Zanzibar TV
16. TVE Tanzania
17. FAITH
18. Eternal Word Television Network
19. Citi TV
20. BBC World News
21. Newzroom Afrika
22. Al Jazeera
23. Africanews
24. Real Time
25. Ramogi TV
26. Ugandan Broadcasting Corporation
27. etv News
28. Weru TV
29. ETV News 2
30. STN TV
31. TBC1
32. Wasafi TV
33. Plus TV Africa
34. Y254
35. Disney Junior
36. Nickelodeon
37. JimJam
38. Safari TV
39. SS Blitz Africa
40. SS Variety 4
41. ISLAM CHANNEL
42. Emmanuel TV
43. SBN
44. TRACE Mziki
45. Pearl Magic Loko
46. Maisha Magic POA
47. Africa Magic Epic
In conclusion, the DStv HD Decoder costs Ksh3,499 with one month of free Family package to get you started.
