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.
StarTimes Aerial decoder
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The aerial decoder is currently going for Ksh. 1,199 plus a one-month classic bouquet. The satellite full kit is being offered at Ksh. 2,999 and comes with a one-month free super bouquet subscription, renewable at Ksh. 1,599. 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 kids channels
Satellite TV Packages
The combo satellite decoder gives you access to the following packages:
- Nova Package: Ksh. 449
- Smart Package: Ksh. 1,059
- Super Package: Ksh. 1,599
- 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. 649 | 56+ |
| StarTimes Classic | Ksh. 999 | 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
This is the most affordable package and comes with over 35 channels, in addition to all free-to-air 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 BollyMovies
- 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
- Trace Africa
- Jim Jam
- ST Kids
- Toonami
- Da Vinci
- Elimu TV
- Kartoon
- 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
- FilmBox Action
- CBS Reality
- CBS Justice
StarTimes Classic Package Channels
The classic package is the highest premium package and comes with over 60 premium tv channels, plus local stations.
- ST Zone
- ST Sino Drama
- E-Stars
- ST Kungfu
- ST Swahili
- ST Movie Plus
- FilmBox Action
- ST Nollywood
- AMC Movies
- ST Novela E
- Star Life
- ST Bollywood
- Zee BollyMovies
- 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
- Trace Africa
- ST Kids
- Toonami
- Da Vinci
- Baby TV
- Jim Jam
- Kartoon
- Elimu TV
- National Geographic Channel
- Nat Geo Wild
- E!
- CGTN Documentary
- KBC
- NTV Kenya
- K24
- MBCI
- KTN Home
- Ebru Africa
- Citizen TV
- PPP TV
- CBS Reality
- CBS Justice
Startimes has the following kids channels:
- Elimu TV
- ST Kids
- JimJam
- Kartoon
- Toonami
- DaVinci Kids
- Akili Kids
- CBeebies
- Mindset Learn
- Canal J
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
For issues concerning StarTimes services, you can contact customer care through the mobile number 0719077077. StarTimes Offices (Headquarters) are located at Victoria Towers, Kilimanjaro Road, Ground floor, Upper Hill, Opposite Crown Plaza.
You can also contact StarTimes using the self-care USSD code *858# on Safaricom or Airtel lines. You can also visit a StarTimes office near you.
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I am your customer but ita difficult. to get to you. . have paid 320 for smart kindly. check its for how long. was paying for one week. decorder.. no 01713335443
Kindly contact StarTimes customer care on 0719077077 to assist you
Do they really answer? It seems permanently engaged
Hi Jane. They answer. Perhaps it’s a technical hitch.
How can i use coupon
Kindly use the StarTimes app for quick self-service actions like recharge and live chat with customer care.
Channel 57 & 79 lost, two wks now
Kindly contact Startimes customer care on 0719077077 for assistance.
Is there Edu Channel on the Startimes satellite Dish?
Yes. Edu Channel is among the local TV stations present on StarTimes Dish service
Is there BTV on Nyota bouquet?
Yes. BTV is on Nyota bouquet channel 172
Hi
Can I get somali channels in star times
Thanks
Startimes does not have Somali channels apart from those available in free to air channels like STN.Try Zuku tv services instead. Zuku have some Somali channels.
which bouqet supports europa league?
Go for the highest bouquet to benefit from premium sport channels.
I want to pay my bro’s decorder, account no.02133798082 and its been lying unused for long..will it be activated to viewing?
Yes startimes does not deactivate dormant accounts. You can contact customer care on 0719077077 for queries regarding reactivation or change of bouquet.
Activate account;02133798082
Some channels are not showing like AMC and Nollywood and if I pay 90shiloings for a day at 1am what time will it end????
Please call startimes customer care on 0719077077 to be assisted.
I want to watch Europe which daily pages could I paid
Euro 2020 is on Classic package
I have two decorders… One shows local channels without being paid… And the other…one until I pay that’s when it starts to show things on screen whats what’s the problem
my decoder error:OxCO2C0005……
Please get in touch with Startimes on 0719077077 or pose any queries on their facebook page Startimes Kenya Facebook page
Is their any daily subscription in startimes decorder??and if their is any how much is it for all the packages in satellite dish(each).
Hi Catherine, check out this:
– Nyota bouquet: 25/= per day, 100/= per week
– Basic bouquet: 60/= per day, 220/= per week
– Classic bouquet: 85/= per day, 340/= per week
Read more at Jitimu: List of StarTimes Kenya Packages and Channels 2021 https://www.jitimu.com/?p=506
We need to access french channels. We want you give us french bouquets here in Kenya. French communities are here. Why do you give us only English bouquets?
We need also french bouquets.
Thanks for your good understanding.
Am paying for classic bouquet but I only get 20 channels why is that???
Can i watch New Life Tv on startimes
Startimes is the worst…i can’t believe am not getting assistance yet after calling them severally
Why is Ramogi TV not anywhere among your channels?
I paid for Classic bouquet and l linked my phone to my decorder but am no longer able to download previous programs on my star time app what is the problem?
Hi, what is the difference between the dish and the aerial decoder in terms of signal quality, programme quantity, etc?
Hi, satellite decoder is hd hence better signal quality. It also has a little bit more stations, although more expensive. The satellite decoder (combo) can work with a tv aerial to receive same satellite channels.
Aerial decoder has poor video quality although cheaper. The classic package has most channels including all sports channels.
Hello have combo decorder but I am unable to change the package
Can someone give me his or her decoder for me to use?
Av not used startimes for some long time, how can I activate an start again
Hi, please use the startimes ussd code *858# to change or update decoder.
Can I watch Mwangaza tv on startimes?
Yes its available as free to air on the aerial decoder.
I have paid for basic but you people are not upgrading me 01801731993
Hi Manoti. Kindly contact Startimes customer care on +254 719077077.
Have paid for a daily subscription buh nothing yet!
Is there maisha magic Swahili and east on basic bouquet?
Those are Gotv and dstv channels.
I’m wondering mbona mnasema classic bouquet iwe 999 na hakuna channels za kutosha.Currently in Nakuru
Which European league is in startime decorder