DStv Kenya Packages, Prices & Channels (2024)

Joseph Richard
By Joseph Richard - Senior Writer
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DStv Kenya has just increased the prices of its packages in Kenya again, starting November 2024. The New packages range from KES 700 (DStv Lite), the lowest, to KES 11,000 (DSTv premium), the most expensive. DStv is a popular choice among the Kenyan audience because of its exclusive rights to major leagues like the English Premier League and Spanish La Liga. And it is not just about football needs; DStv caters to the needs of all audiences. They offer more than 175 channels and various packages for families and businesses.

However, with the stiff competition from every corner, especially from streaming service providers such as Netflix, one question remains: Should you subscribe to DStv packages in Kenya? In this Guide, we will walk you through all that you need to know about DStv

What is DStv Kenya?

DStv Kenya is a pay Satellite television model that has become a daring choice for entertainment for most Kenyan families due to the many channels and packages it offers. DStv came to Kenya in 1995 due to partnerships between the Multichoice Group and Kenya Broadcasting Corporation.

The Multichoice group is the same parent company that owns DStv in Kenya, Showmax, and GOtv. To use the Platform’s service in Kenya, one must own a decoder and pay for the package of choice. Additionally, DStv has launched its streaming services in Kenya, dubbed DStv now, to try and compete with Streaming Giants such as Netlfix and Viusasa, which have led to a decline in its Subscriber base.

DStv Packages and Pricing in Kenya

If you have decided to buy a DSTV and activate it, then one requirement is to choose a suitable plan to enjoy unlimited entertaining content. So this brings us to what DStv packages in Kenya are. Well, the service Provider offers two packages as follows:

Family Package

This plan is more suitable for families, and it offers up to 6 packages capped at various pricing levels based on your entertainment needs. They are as follows:

PackagePrice (Ksh/month)Channels
DStv Lite75060+
DStv Access1,30095+
DStv Family2,100120+
DStv Compact3,900135+
DStv Compact Plus6,800155+
DStv Premium11,000175+

Business Packages

If you own a business that includes offices, hotels, pubs, clubs, etc., DStv has just a package tailored to your business needs. There are three plans to subscribe, and they are as follows:

PackageBest For Price (KSh, PM )
StayHotels, B&Bs, Lodges, Guest Houses1,485
PlaySports lovers in public venues5,355
WorkBusinesses and corporate offices1,890

DStv Packages in Kenya And their Channels

DStv Lite Package

  • Price: Ksh 750 per month
  • Channels: 61+ channels and an extra 2 HD

The DStv lite is the cheapest in Kenya, starting at only Ksh 750 per month and Ksh 8,250 annually ( 12 Months total). Subscribing to this package means you will enjoy up to 60 channels, including 3+ Sports channels, 5+ Kids channels, and 20+ Entertainment channels. This package on DStv stream allows you to watch on up to 3 devices and 2 streaming devices simultaneously.

All the channels DStv lite channels are:

CategoryChannel NameChannel Number
General EntertainmentCitizen TV273
STN TV265
KBCTV270
NTV271
KTN272
K24275
TVE Tanzania295
Zanzibar TV291
NTVU283
RTV299
TBC1290
DocumentarySafari TV292
NatGeo Wild182
Kids & TeensJim Jam586
Disney Junior309
Nickelodeon305
ReligionFaith341
Islam Channel347
Emmanuel TV390
SBN345
Local ChannelsY254376
Citi TV363
Mibawa TV298
Plus TV Africa408
MoviesAfrica Magic Epic152
Maisha Magic Movies141
MusicTRACE Mziki323
SportsSS Blitz Africa220
SS Blitz Variety 4209
News & CommerceAl Jazeera406
BBC World News400
Africa News417
Newzroom Afrika405

DStv Access Package

  • Price: Ksh 1,300 per month
  • Channels: 95+ channels and an extra 7 HD

If you need an upgrade from DStv lite, the next one to consider is the DStv Acess package. It only costs Ksh 1,350 per month and Ksh 14,850 annually, but if you pay for 11 months at once, you will be given 1 Month free. On Streaming, you can watch up to 2 streaming devices and connect up to 3 decoders at nce.

All the channels in this package are:

CategoryChannel NameChannel Number
Kenyan DStv ExclusiveMaisha Magic East HD158
General EntertainmentE! Entertainment124
FOX Life126
NovellasTelemundo118
EVA+142
Zee World166
MoviesM-Net Movies 4108
B4U Movies451
Documentary & LifestyleDiscovery Family HD136
NatGeo Wild182
SportsSS Blitz Africa HD220
SS Football Africa225
SS Variety 4 Africa229
News & CommerceBBC World News400
Al Jazeera406
CGTN News409
CNC World415
Africanews417
Kids and TeensNickelodeon305
Disney Junior309
Jim Jam310
PBS Kids313
EDU Channel316
Mindset Pop317
Mindset319
MusicMTV Base322
TRACE Mziki323
KISS TV331
Local ChannelsSTN TV265
KASS TV266
Inooro TV269
KBCTV270
NTV271
KTN272
Citizen TV273
KTN News274
K24275
Kameme TV276
NBS286
Safari TV292
Citi TV363
Y254376
African ChannelsAfrica Magic Epic152
Africa Magic Family154
Africa Magic Hausa156
Africa Magic Yoruba157
Africa Magic Igbo159
Maisha Magic Bongo160
ROK GH164
Spice TV190
Televista194
Trybe195
eTV Africa250
NTVU283
TBC1290
Zanzibar TV291
Cloud Plus294
TVE Tanzania295
Wasafi TV296
ETV News298
Rwanda TV299
HIP TV324
Sound City327
Dominion TV364
SABC News404
Plus TV Africa408
Arise News416
Joy News421
ReligiousFAITH341
Day Star342
TBN343
SBN345
ISLAM CHANNEL347
Eternal Word Television Network348
Dove TV349
Emmanuel TV390
TV Mundial (P)680
European & AsianNHK413
RAI International430
TV5 Monde Afrique437
Deutsche Welle446
CCTV 4447
CGTN Documentary448
CGTN French449
CCTV Entertainment480
China Movie Channel481
Shanghai Dragon TV482
Hunan TV483
Zhejiang TV484
Phoenix News and Entertainment485
RTPi (P)525
IndianNDTV 24×7413

DStv Family Package

  • Price: Ksh 2,100 per month
  • Channels: 120+ TV channels and 10 HD

Next in line is the Family package, which, as the name suggests, is best for families looking for quality entertainment at an affordable price of KSh 2,100 per month and Ksh 23,000 annually.

The same channels we mentioned on the access package are on this package, too, except for the following:

CategoryChannel NameChannel Number
General EntertainmentFOX125
CBS Reality132
NovellasEVA141
Star Life167
Movie ChannelsTNT Africa137
Documentary & LifestyleBBC Lifestyle174
Food Network175
National Geographic Channel181
SportsESPN 1218
SS LaLiga Africa HD224
SS Variety 3 Africa HD228
Kids & TeensBoomerang302
Cbeebies306
Da Vinci Kids318
MusicAFRO Music English326
Other AfricanReal Time155
Pearl Magic161
ROK 2169
Trace Jama333
ReligiousTrace Gospel332
AudioCitizen Radio874
HOT96875

DStv Compact Package

  • Price: Ksh 3,900 per month
  • Channels: 135+ TV Channels and 22 HD

DStv Compact package is best for individuals looking for football action, especially the premier league and Movie lovers. This package gives you access to Live TV and on-demand TV shows on DStv Stream. When you subscribe, you also get Showmax at a discount

Here’s the table for the DStv Compact Package (Additional channels on top of the Family package):

CategoryChannelsChannel Numbers
Kenyan ExclusiveMaisha Magic Plus HD163
General EntertainmentM-Net City115
VUZU116
Universal TV117
BBC Brit120
WWE Channel HD128
BET129
MTV130
Lifetime Entertainment131
Pearl Magic Prime148
MoviesStudio Universal HD112
Documentary & LifestyleDiscovery TLC HD135
Discovery ID HD171
SportsSS Premier League Africa HD223
SS Variety 2 Africa HD227
WWE Channel HD236
NewsCNN International401
Sky News402
Kids & TeensCartoon Network301
Disney Channel303
Disney Channel XD304
NickJr307
NickTOONS308
African EntertainmentAfrica Magic Urban153
ROK168
MusicTRACE Naija325
Trace Muzika334

DStv Compact Plus Package

  • Price: Ksh 6,800 per month
  • Channels: 155+ stations and 30 HD

The Compact Plus package is the home of entertainment for several Sports leagues, such as the Premier League, UEFA, International football, and UFC leagues. In addition, if you are a documentary fan or just looking for many African channel specials, the Africa Magic channels this package has everthing.

It costs Ksh 6,800 per month and Ksh 74,800 annually. Similarly, it offers a showmax discount and 1 month free if you pay for 11 months at once. You can watch up to 3 decoders connected at once and 1 streaming device on DStv stream.

All channels on Compact are here. In addition, the following are also available:

CategoryChannelsChannel Numbers
General Entertainment1 Magic HD103
MoviesM-Net Movies 3 HD107
Documentary & LifestyleDiscovery Channel HD121
CBS Justice170
Curiosity Channel185
The History Channel186
SportsESPN 2219
SS Football Plus Africa HD222
SS Variety 1 Africa HD226
SS Action Africa HD230
NewsCNBC Africa410
Bloomberg Television411
African ContentAfrica Magic Showcase HD151
European & AsianEuroNews French438
EuroNews German445

DStv Premium Package

  • Price: Ksh 11,000 per month
  • Channels: 175+ channels and 38 HD channels

The DStv Premium package is the pricey DStv package in Kenya. It offers all the DSTv channels that we have discussed in other bouquets above. This package lets you access all 175 channels, including 16 Supersport channels. To make it an even better option, you get Showmax for free. It Costs Ksh 11,000 per month and 121,000 Annually.

In addition to all the channels in all the packages above, with DStv Premium, you also get access to the following channels:

CategoryChannelsChannel Numbers
General EntertainmentM-Net East HD102
Comedy Central122
MoviesM-Net Movies 1 East HD104
M-Net Movies 2 HD106
SportsSS Grandstand Africa HD221
SS Rugby Africa231
SS Cricket Africa232
SS Golf Africa233
SS Tennis Africa HD234
SS Motorsport Africa HD235
SS Maximo 1 (P) HD241
SS Maximo 2 (P) HD242
NewsEuroNews414

DStv Stream

Technology is changing so fast, and Multichoice is adapting to meet the needs of its Customers. For example, did you know you can easily stream your Vafourite DStv package without owning a decoder? This is possible with the DStv streaming service, accessible via Smart TVs, Laptops, and Mobile phones.

What makes the streaming service even more entertaining is that you can download your favourite shows for offline viewing and catch up on past shows.

To register for the DStv stream, you must have paid for all the DStv packages, as discussed above. However, if you haven’t, here is how:

  • Visit the official DStv Stream website at https://dstv.stream/#/
  • Click on Sign up if you don’t have an account or sign in if you have registered before
  • Once you log in, proceed to set up your account, and that includes choosing your package and Paying for it if you haven’t
DStv Stream website
DStv Stream website

DStv Self Service

For those new to using DStv, the DStv Self-Service is a portal where you can manage all your DStv accounts without contacting customer support. You must log in or register on the website to access all the features that it has to offer.

To Sign up for the service, follow the process below:

  • Visit the Self-service website at https://www.dstv.com/en-ke/mydstv#/dashboard
  • Click on Sign Up and then get MultiChoice ID, which you will use to sign in
  • Proceed to fill out the Sign-Up form; enter your Phone number and Password
  • Proceed to Link your DStv account and follow the Pormpmpt to verify your account using the One-time password sent to your phone number
  • Once you follow all the processes as required, you can then process and access your self-service portal and manage all your account

Some of the features that the DStv Self-service portal provides you after logging are:

  • View your Package Cost and even pay for it
  • Fix the coming errors on your decoder
  • Downgrade or Upgrade your package
  • Find an installer near you
  • Contact DStv customer care Team
DStv Self-service website Dashboard
DStv Self-service website Dashboard

FAQ

How to pay For DStv packages in Kenya Via M-Pesa

There are many ways that you can use to Pay for DStv in Kenya, as follows:

Mpesa

  1. On Your Phone, Go To M-Pesa Menu
  2. Select “Lipa na M-Pesa” option.
  3. Select “Pay Bill”.
  4. Enter 444900 as the business number.
  5. Enter your DStv SmartCard number as the account number.
  6. Enter the amount you want to pay.
  7. Enter your Mpesa pin and press “OK.”
  8. Confirm the details entered are correct and Tap on Send
  9. Mpesa will Send Your SMS to confirm Your Payment

Self-Service Portal

  • Login to your DStv Portal
  • On the left sidebar of the Portal, under “Payment reminder”, click on Pynow and continue
  • Proceed to Select either to pay with M-Pesa or Card
  • If you select to Pay with M-Pesa, an SMS message will pop up on your phone where you will be required to enter your PIN, but if paying Via Card, enter your card details and follow the prompts to complete payment

How much are DStv packages in Kenya 2024?

The DStv package in Kenya costs as low as Ksh 750 per month to as high as KSH 11,000 per month. The article discusses all the packages in detail and their respective Prices.

Which DStv package shows EPL in Kenya?

DStv Compact Package s the best plan for streaming the premier league in Kenya. However, if you require other leagues such as UEFA, Serie A, and another international league, upgrading to compact Plus is a solid move

How do you check the DStv package?

Dial *423# on your phone and select other options. Then, navigate to Manage Profiles and follow the Prompts to see your account details, including the package that you are currently on.

What is the DStv Great Wall package in Kenya?

It’s a DStv addon you can pay for and add to your current package to access 10 Chinese TV channels. It costs KSH 850 per month in Kenya

How can the DStv package in Kenya be downgraded?

You can downgrade or upgrade your current DStv package using the self-service option. Log in to the website, click “Change Package” on the home page, and follow the prompts until you complete the upgrade. You may be required to pay for the package you are changing to.

Final Thoughts

And there you have it. DStv offers a range of packages in Kenya that you can quickly sign up for and subscribe to. If you are wondering whether to sign up for one, that automatically narrows down to your budget decision. Without a doubt, DStv is currently the Television model, but if you look at what the Yhva has to offer, it’s worth giving them a try. The provider has also not been left innovating with its late range of products, such as its self-service portal and the DStv Stream, which are good options if you are looking for a Netflix alternative in Kenya.

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