StarTimes Kenya is a prominent cable and satellite company operating as a subsidiary of StarTimes Media, a global television company headquartered in China.
As one of Kenya’s leading pay-TV service providers, it competes with other providers like Gotv Kenya.
For those interested in the latest information on StarTimes Kenya’s bouquets, channels, and prices, read on:
StarTimes Kenya provides customers with pay and free-to-an (FTA) set-top boxes.
The Free to Air set-top boxes do not accrue monthly subscription charges. Subscribers are only expected to pay once, after which they can access all local TV and radio stations.
The FTA comes with Pang and Signet channels, which can be streamed from the StarTimes Kenya mobile app and provides options for subscribers to upgrade to Pay Tv.
The Pay-TV service bouquet is automatic once your set-top box is installed but can also be converted into FTA at a fee.
StarTimes Kenya Bouquets Channels and Prices
Startimes Kenya local channels, or call them StarTimes Kenya bouquets, are divided into two categories;
- The Digital Terrestrial Technology Bouquet (DDT)
- The Direct-to-Home Bouquet (DTH).
The Digital terrestrial technology bouquet operates under a terrestrial (Aerial) platform, while DTH runs on a satellite platform. Check the table below for prices and scents.
StarTimes Kenya also has the HD Combo decoder, which can receive DTH and DDT signals. The decoder retails at Ksh 1,999 and comes with a free one-month DTH Super Bouquet and a one-month DTH Unique Bouquet.
DTH bouquets, channels, and prices
| Bouquet | Monthly Subscription Fee | Number Of Channels |
| Nova + | Ksh 449 | 35 Channels |
| Indian | Ksh 899 | 7+ Channels Add-ons |
| Smart | Ksh 899 | 69+ plus 25 Audio Channels |
| Chinese | Ksh 1,999 | 69 Channels Plus 12 Chinese |
| Super | Ksh 1,499 | 100+ Channels, 4HD + 25 Audio |
DDT packages, channels, and prices:
| StarTimes Bouquet | Monthly Subscription Fee | Number Of Channels |
| Unique | Ksh 1,499 | 76+ Channels |
| Classic Bouquet | Ksh 999 | 57+ Channels |
| Basic | Ksh 599 | 37+ Channels |
| Nyota Bouquet | Ksh 259 | 10+ Channels |
StarTimes Kenya Payment Methods
Paying for your StarTimes Kenya subscription via Mpesa StarTimes Pay bill is easy and relatively fast. Other payment Platforms are shown below:
- Orange Money -Business Number: 585858
- MTN Mobile Money
- Through Airtel Money – Business name: Startimes
- iPay and various banks.
- Coop Bank Mcash
- Equity Bank EZZAY 247
StarTimes Paybill Number
- Access the Mpesa Menu option on your phone.
- Select the Paybill option and enter the Pay bill number 585858 as the Business Number
- Use your StarTimes Smart Card Number as the Account Number
- Follow the Mpesa user prompt to complete your Payment
How do I change my Startimes Bouquet?
- Login, choose your smart card on the Service page, and press the Bouquet button.
- Choose the Bouquet you want to change to and click the following button.
- Enter your decoder Number
Where to Buy StarTimes HD Decoder
StarTimes Kenya decoder can be purchased nationwide from any local StarTimes dealers. Click here to view your StarTimes Kenya Favorite Channels and programs.
