Startimes is a Chinese company operating in over 30 countries and with a strong presence in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Kenya. StarTimes Kenya offers both satellite and antenna TV packages with a wide range of channels ranging from live premium sports, kids entertainment, movies, news and documentaries.
StarTimes Kenya services comprise DHT (Direct To Home) and DTT (Digital Terrestrial Television). If you are using a satellite dish with a satellite decoder to receive Startimes TV channels, then you are using the DHT technology.
On the other hand, if your decoder is connected to an aerial or antenna, then your decoder is DTT type.
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The aerial decoder is currently going for Ksh. 1,499 plus a one-month classic bouquet. The satellite full kit is being offered at Ksh. 2,699 and comes with a one-month free super bouquet. The StarTimes satellite kit comes bundled with a combo decoder, a satellite dish, and a coaxial cable.
The combo decoder alone goes for Ksh. 2,000 at various leading supermarket outlets and StarTimes offices countrywide. The combo decoder has options to use both a TV Arial as well as a satellite dish.
StarTimes Kenya Packages, Channels and Prices
StarTimes Kenya has 3 packages for Satellite and 4 packages for antenna or (aerial) digital television. Startimes recently introduced a Super Kids Addon with over 10 kids’ cartoons, entertainment, and education channels.
The Startimes Super Kids Addon can be added to Nyota or Nova package for just Ksh. 150 per month.
The Super Kids Addon contains the following channels:
- Elimu TV
- ST Kids
- Baby TV
- JimJam
- Nickelodeon
- Toonami
- DaVinci Kids
- Akili Kids
- Cbeebies
- Mindset Learn
- Canal J
Satellite TV Packages
The combo satellite decoder gives you access to the following packages:
- Nova Package: Ksh. 449
- Smart Package: Ksh. 999
- Super Package: Ksh. 1499
- Chinese Package: Ksh. 1999
Antenna Digital TV Packages
The StarTimes aerial decoder offers the following packages:
| Package | Price per Month | Number of Channels |
|---|---|---|
| StarTimes Nyota | Ksh. 299 | 35+ |
| StarTimes Basic | Ksh. 599 | 56+ |
| StarTimes Classic | Ksh. 899 | 75+ |
StarTimes Daily and Weekly Charges
You can also pay for your StartTimes bouquet package on a daily or weekly subscription;
- Nyota bouquet: Ksh. 25 per day or Ksh. 100 per week
- Basic bouquet: Ksh. 60 per day or Ksh. 220 per week
- Classic bouquet: Ksh. 85 per day or Ksh. 340 per week
StarTimes Nyota Package Channels
Has these channels in addition to free-to-air local channels:
- ST Zone
- ST Sino Drama
- E-Stars
- ST KungFu
- ST Swahili
- ST Sports Focus
- CGTN News
- Al Jazeera
- Jim Jam
- Elimu TV
- God TV
- AMC Movies
- Border TV
- Rembo TV
- KBC
- NTV Kenya
- K24
- KTN Home
- Citizen TV
- PPP TV
- MBCI
- Ebru Africa
StarTimes Kenya Basic Package Channels
The Startimes basic bouquet has more sports channels than the Nyota bouquet. The basic package has these channels in addition to all the local free-to-air stations:
- ST Zone
- ST Sino Drama
- E-Stars
- ST KungFu
- ST Swahili
- AMC Movies
- PBO
- TNT Africa
- Rembo TV
- Border TV
- Zee One
- Mambo TV
- TV 3
- Novela E
- Star Life
- ST Bollywood
- Zee Cinema
- TDC
- ST Bongo
- BTV
- ST Sports Focus
- ST Sports Arena
- ST Sports Life
- Real Madrid
- ESPN
- MUTV
- God TV
- Emmanuel TV
- Trace Mziki
- Jim Jam
- ST Kids
- Toonami
- Nickelodeon
- Da Vinci
- Elimu TV
- CGTN News
- Al Jazeera
- CNC World
- BBC World News
- Sky News
- Nat Geo Wild
- CGTN Documentary
- KBC
- NTV Kenya
- K24
- KTN Home
- Citizen TV
- PPP TV
- MBCI
- Ebru Africa
StarTimes Classic Package Channels
The classic package is the highest premium package and comes with over 60 tv channels plus local stations.
- ST Zone
- ST Sino Drama
- E-Stars
- ST Kungfu
- ST Swahili
- ST Movie Plus
- ST Nollywood
- AMC Movies
- ST Novela E
- Star Life
- ST Bollywood
- Zee Cinema
- ST Novela E Plus
- ST Bongo
- PBO
- Zee One
- Rembo TV
- TNT Africa
- TDC
- Border TV
- Mambo TV
- TV 3
- BTV
- ST Sports Focus
- ST Sports Arena
- ST Sports Premium
- ST Sports Life
- World Football
- W Sport
- Real Madrid
- ESPN
- ESPN 2
- MUTV
- CGTN News
- BBC World News
- CNC World
- Aljazeera
- Fox News
- Sky News
- God TV
- Emmanuel TV
- Trace Mziki
- ST Kids
- Toonami
- Nickelodeon
- Da Vinci
- Baby TV
- Jim Jam
- Elimu TV
- National Geographic Channel
- Nat Geo Wild
- E!
- CGTN Documentary
- KBC
- NTV Kenya
- K24
- MBCI
- KTN Home
- Ebru Africa
- Citizen TV
- PPP TV
How to Pay for StarTimes Kenya Packages and Channels by MPESA
- Select Lipa na Mpesa from Mpesa Menu
- Select Pay bill and enter the StarTimes business number: 585858
- Enter your StarTimes Smart Card number as the Account number
- Key in the amount of the package you want to pay
- Enter your Mpesa pin and send
You will receive text messages from Mpesa and StarTimes confirming the transaction.
How to Change StarTimes Bouquet by Phone
- Dial and call *858# on either Safaricom or Airtel line
- From the on-screen menu, select the option Change Package
- Choose decoder type, Digital Decoder (Antenna) or Dish Decoder (Satellite)
- Choose your bouquet
- Input your Smart Card Number (First 11 digits)
- Follow through with instructions to complete the switch of the StarTimes package
You can also call the StarTimes customer care line listed below for assistance.
StarTimes Kenya Customer Care Contacts
In case of any query, you can contact StarTimes Kenya using their customer care number 0719077077.
StarTimes Offices (Headquarters) are located at Victoia Towers, Kilimanjaro Road, Ground floor, Upperhill, Opposite Crown Plaza.
You can also visit a StarTimes office near you.
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