StarTimes Kenya is a TV service provider offering affordable satellite and antenna TV packages, making it one of the top choices for live sports channels, movies, and entertainment in Kenya. You can easily subscribe and pay for StarTimes through
M-Pesa, ON app or visiting a StarTimes office near you.
StarTimes has two types of decoders in Kenya: 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 DTH technology.
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Startimes DHT (Satellite) decoder
Startimes Antenna (DTT) decoder
On the other hand, if your decoder only requires an aerial to receive the Nyota, Basic, and Classic packages, then it is a DTT decoder.
The aerial decoder is currently available for Ksh. 1,699 plus a one-month free classic bouquet. The satellite full kit is available for KSh. 3,499 and comes with a one-month free super bouquet subscription when you add KSh 500. It’s renewable at Ksh. 1,799 per month.
The StarTimes satellite kit includes 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 can use a TV aerial and a satellite dish.
On the other hand, the aerial decoder alone (without an antenna or cable) currently goes for KSh 1,500. You can add an additional Ksh 500 to get an initial classic bouquet subscription, renewable at KSh 1,149 per month.
Remember, prices may change at any time; therefore, check with the local distributor for the latest costs.
StarTimes Kenya offers live premium sports channels like Bundesliga, RSL and COPPA Italia, to kids’ entertainment, movies, news and documentaries. But the channels vary with each package.
StarTimes Kenya has 3 packages for Satellite subscribers and 4 packages for antenna subscribers.
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Satellite TV Packages:
Here are the StarTimes satellite decoder packages and how much you pay per month for each package:
- Nova Package: Ksh. 549
- Smart Package: Ksh. 1,199
- Super Package: Ksh. 1,799
- Chinese Package: Ksh. 2,300
See StarTimes Nova Bouquet Channels and Price.
Antenna TV Packages:
The StarTimes aerial decoder offers the following monthly subscription packages:
| Package | Price per Month | Number of Channels |
|---|---|---|
| StarTimes Nyota | Ksh. 329 | 35+ |
| StarTimes Basic | Ksh. 749 | 56+ |
| StarTimes Classic | Ksh. 1,149 | 75+ |
If you want to access additional kids’ channels on Nyota and Basic bouquets, you can pay an extra KSh. 150 on top of your normal monthly subscription. This grants you access to all the kids’ channels on your StarTimes aerial decoder.
StarTimes Weekly Subscription Charges
StarTimes no longer offers daily subscriptions. However, you can opt to pay for a weekly subscription instead, as shown below:
- Nyota bouquet: Ksh. 110
- Basic bouquet: Ksh. 260
- Classic bouquet: Ksh. 400
- Nova bouquet: Ksh. 190
- Smart bouquet: Ksh. 420
- Super bouquet: Ksh. 600
StarTimes Packages Channel List
StarTimes Nyota
Nyota is the most affordable package and comes with over 35 channels in addition to all available free-to-air channels in Kenya. Here are the channels under this package:
- 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
- Sanyuka
- Btv
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
- Sanyuka
- ST Afrik
- West Nile
- Kasi Music
- Makula
- Rise
- Passion Bollywood
- Bliss TV
- TBN Yetu
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StarTimes Classic
The classic package is the highest premium package, with over 60 premium TV channels, plus local free-to-air 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
- Sanyuka
- ST Afrik
- West Nile
- Kasi Music
- Makula
- Rise
- Passion Bollywood
- ST Mania
- Bliss TV
- BETA Sports
- Colors
- TBN Yetu
Startimes Kids’ Channels
The young and the young at heart can get access to the following kids’ channels on StarTimes TV:
Startimes kids channels
- Elimu TV
- ST Kids
- JimJam
- Kartoon
- Toonami
- DaVinci Kids
- Akili Kids
- CBeebies
- Mindset Learn
- Canal J
Startimes gives you the option of accessing the above children’s channels by paying an extra Ksh. 150 on your Nyota or basic package.
How to Subscribe and Pay StarTimes Package
To pay StarTimes via MPesa paybill:
- Go to MPesa menu and select Lipa na Mpesa
- Select Pay bill and enter the StarTimes business number 585858
- Enter your StarTimes Smart Card number as the Account number
- Enter 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
Find other ways of paying StarTimes here: How to Pay Your StarTimes Subscription Via MPesa.
How to Change StarTimes Bouquet by Phone
You can upgrade or downgrade your StarTimes package through the selfcare USSD code *858# on Safaricom and Airtel lines.
Follow the instructions in this article: How to Change StarTimes Package, Upgrade or Downgrade. Ensure you have your decoder Smart Card Number before initiating the switch.
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 get assistance through the StarTimes self-care USSD code *858# available on Safaricom and Airtel networks. You can also visit a StarTimes office near you for further assistance.
The StarTimes ON app available on Google Play is another option that can help you get access to services like switching between packages and paying for your subscription. You can also link your decoder with the app and stream your favourites shows anywhere.
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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.
I have forgotten my smart card number and I want to pay for your services
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
I piad 60bob yesterday ,it didn’t work,can help me plizz
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
What is the daily fees/weekly fees for smart bouquet in star times dish decoder
Can I watch WET tv by Ev. Ezekiel on Startimes
All local free to air TV channels can be accessed on Startimes.
I paid my startimes package on a wrong decoder what can do for te refund