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Safaricom and MultiChoice Kenya Team Up to Deliver Premium Entertainment via Showmax and DStv Stream

Safaricom and MultiChoice Kenya Team Up to Deliver Premium Entertainment via Showmax and DStv Stream

In an exciting move for Kenyan entertainment, MultiChoice Kenya has announced a strategic partnership with Safaricom, offering Safaricom customers access to exclusive TV shows, movies, sports, and documentaries on Showmax and DStv Stream. The collaboration promises to enhance the entertainment experience for Safaricom users with an unmatched level of convenience.

As part of the partnership, Safaricom Home Fibre customers will now have seamless access to DStv Stream by dialing *400#, while regular Safaricom users will receive a one-month Showmax subscription voucher for Showmax Entertainment Mobile or Showmax Entertainment (all devices) after purchasing any Go Monthly Plus plan via *544*37#.

Nzola Miranda, Managing Director of MultiChoice Kenya, spoke during the launch, describing the partnership as a “significant milestone in the Kenyan entertainment landscape.” He emphasized that by bringing together two giants—one in telecommunications and the other in entertainment—Kenyan customers can now enjoy unparalleled value and convenience. He added, “This partnership underscores our commitment to offering world-class content while leveraging Safaricom’s innovative technology.”

Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa echoed these sentiments, noting that the partnership will “revolutionize how customers access premium content, whether at home or on the go.” He highlighted that Safaricom, as a digital lifestyle enabler, will harness its extensive 4G and 5G networks, along with the growing Home Fibre user base, to deliver an all-in-one entertainment experience.

Among the highlights of this partnership is the inclusion of the English Premier League (EPL), available both via DStv Stream at home and Showmax on mobile. Football enthusiasts can catch all the EPL action for an affordable KES 450 per month with the Showmax X Go Monthly Plan, which includes 3GB of data to support uninterrupted streaming.

For Home Fibre customers, the collaboration offers up to 10% discounts on DStv Stream subscription packages, which will provide access to over 90 entertainment, sports, and news channels—blending premium fibre connectivity with DStv’s vast content library.

This game-changing collaboration comes at a time when consumer demand for digital entertainment is on the rise in Kenya. As more users seek flexible, on-the-go access to high-quality content, this partnership is set to meet those needs across multiple devices.

Additionally, this partnership isn’t just about delivering international content; it also aims to support local content creation that resonates with Kenyan audiences, further enriching the country’s entertainment landscape.

To access this refreshed content offering, Safaricom customers can simply dial *544*37# to sign up or log in to Showmax, enter their M-PESA PIN to approve payment, and start enjoying the platform’s wide selection of entertainment. Home Fibre customers interested in DStv Stream can dial *400#, select their preferred DStv plan, confirm the price, and approve the payment via M-PESA, receiving an SMS with a link to activate their subscription.

This partnership represents a bold step in making premium content accessible, convenient, and affordable for Safaricom customers, setting a new benchmark for digital entertainment in Kenya.