Showmax Adds 5 Popular Kenyan TV Channels

These popular local Kenya TV channels are now available on entertainment platform Showmax. They are KBC, K24, NTV, KTN Home, and KTN News.

These channels will be available to both Showmax and Showmax Pro subscribers and to those who are on mobile plans. Showmax says that these will also be available on the web as well as selected LG and Samsung Smart TVs.

During the announcement, Yolisa Phahle, CEO of Connected Video at Multichoice said, “With the addition of these live channels, Showmax offers Kenyans a one-stop streaming destination featuring the best of international and Kenyan shows, movies and kids’ shows, the world’s best sport from SuperSport on our Pro plan and now, live streams of Kenya’s biggest channels.”

She added that, “We’re constantly working on new ways to improve the Showmax experience for our subscribers. Whether it’s M-Pesa payments or daily episodes of Maisha Magic favorites like Selina, Kina, and Kovu as well as weekly episodes of Sol Family and Hullabaloo Estate, our local-first approach keeps our Kenyan subscribers top of mind.”

The adding of the Kenyan channels on Showmax follows the launch of Showmax Pro, which brought live sports and music streaming channels. Showmax Pro offers a great way to enjoy your favorite shows, sports, movies, series, and kids’ shows.

Signing up will today offers you up to 50% discount if you pay via Mpesa.

Showmax is a popular video-on-demand platform that directly competes with Netflix and other online streaming services.