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 like Bundesliga, RSL and COPPA Italia, as well as kids’ entertainment, movies, news and documentaries.
StarTimes TV Kenya offers two types of decoders to its viewers; 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 only requires an aerial to receive Nyota, Basic and Classic packages, then your decoder is DTT type.
The aerial decoder is currently going for Ksh: 1,699 plus a one-month classic bouquet. The satellite full kit is being offered at Ksh. 3,499 and comes with a one-month free super bouquet subscription, renewable at Ksh. 1,799. 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. Remember prices may change at any time.
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StarTimes Kenya Packages, Channels and Prices
StarTimes Kenya has 3 packages for Satellite subscribers and 4 packages for antenna subscribers.
Satellite TV Packages
With the StarTimes satellite decoder, you can get access to the following 4 packages:
- Nova Package: Ksh. 549
- Smart Package: Ksh. 1,119
- Super Package: Ksh. 1,799
- Chinese Package: Ksh. 2,300
Antenna TV Packages
The StarTimes aerial decoder offers the following packages:
Package | Price per Month | Number of Channels |
---|---|---|
StarTimes Nyota | Ksh. 329 | 35+ |
StarTimes Basic | Ksh. 749 | 56+ |
StarTimes Classic | Ksh. 1,149 | 75+ |
You can pay an additional Ksh. 150 on top of your normal Nyota or Basic bouquet to access all the kids’ channels on the StarTimes aerial decoder.
StarTimes Nyota Package Channels
This is the most affordable package and comes with over 35 channels, in addition to all free-to-air channels in Kenya.
- 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, 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
Startimes Kids’ Channels
The young and the young at heart can get access to the following kids’ channels on StarTimes TV:
- Elimu TV
- ST Kids
- JimJam
- Kartoon
- Toonami
- DaVinci Kids
- Akili Kids
- CBeebies
- Mindset Learn
- Canal J
You can get access to the above children’s channels by paying an extra Ksh. 150 on your nyota or basic package.
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
How to Pay for StarTimes Kenya Packages and Channels by MPESA
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
- 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:
You can upgrade or downgrade your StarTimes package through the selfcare USSD code *858# on Safaricom and Airtel lines.
Follow more instructions in this article: How to Change StarTimes Package, Upgrade or Downgrade. Just make sure 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 some 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.
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