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BOOST FOR SUBSCRIBERS AS STARTIMES OFFERS BONUS CONTENT

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BOOST FOR SUBSCRIBERS AS STARTIMES OFFERS BONUS CONTENT

Nairobi, 15th July 2021. Pay Television Company StarTimes Media has unveiled an aggressive reward programme that will see Nyota bouquet subscribers – the platforms lowest package, enjoy six additional channels which are reserved for higher bouquets upon full month or more subscription renewal at the same cost of Ksh.299.

Following the development, Nyota bouquet subscribers will enjoy an additional mix of movies, telenovela, kids, documentary and religious channels from 15th July to October 14th where Toonami, ST Novela E, Star Life, Love Nature, Emanuel TV and TNT channels will be added on to their package at no extra cost.

The television subscription service provider has equally extended the mid-tier – Basic bouquet upgrade policy to 31st August where for every full month renewal of the package, subscribers are automatically upgraded to the premium Classic bouquet with access to the over 100 local and international channels at the cost of the lower bouquet at Ksh.599.

Speaking during the unveil of the subscriber policies, StarTimes Regional Marketing Director Mr. Aldrine Nsubuga noted the company has instituted the programme targeting existing subscribers key towards rewarding them for their loyalty with a significant number having consistently enrolled to the different bouquets available on the platform.

“We remain committed to ensuring subscribers have access to premium and relevant content at the most affordable rates in the market. Having consistently provided more value for less, it is our intent to progressively look out for innovative ways to ensure our subscribers not only enjoy incentives but do so at unrivaled rates as we understand consumers continue to watch their spend due to the effects of the pandemic,” noted Mr. Nsubuga.

The broadcaster offers a choice of three affordable platforms to enjoy local and international channels including the terrestrial (aerial), satellite and online streaming App, StarTimes ON. New subscribers acquire the terrestrial set top box at just Ksh. 999 while the satellite full package including accessories is currently retailing at Ksh. 2,699.

Monthly bouquets range from Ksh.299, Ksh. 599 and Ksh.899 for Nyota, Basic and Classic respectively for the terrestrial subscribers while Satellite television customers have an option to subscribe to Nova, Smart or Super bouquets for Ksh.499, Ksh.999 and Ksh.1,499 respectively.

Every StarTimes terrestrial or satellite subscriber benefits from three StarTimes ON App VIP memberships thanks to the “1To3” policy which enables one StarTimes subscription to access content on four different devices concurrently as other StarTimes ON users access a full array of subscription options with monthly, weekly and daily plans.

Euro 2020 Final: England face Italy on StarTimes

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Euro 2020 Final: England face Italy on StarTimes

Nairobi, 9th July 2021. After an exhilarating 50 EURO 2020 matches already played, England and Italy will be squaring it out in the Euro 2020 final match slated for Sunday night where the Three Lions will be aiming for a first major tournament win after 55 years bolstered by the major appearance taking place on home soil.

As the official broadcaster of the tournament, pay television platform StarTimes Kenya has dedicated World Football (HD), TV3 and Sports Premium (HD) as the dedicated channels for the broadcast of EURO 2020 final. The channels will have additional offerings including multi-language commentary in English, Kiswahili and French respectively.

The broadcaster will also air the match on StarTimes mobile application – StarTimes ON, where soccer fans will be in a position to stream the EURO 2020 Final on Standard Definition (SD), High Definition (HD) and Ultra High Definition (UHD).

“We are proud to have entertained Kenya’s football enthusiasts throughout this tournament at the comfort of their homes and as we look forward to put icing on the cake during the final, our multiple broadcast platforms namely the aerial, satellite and streaming will beam the game live as the football titans will be squaring it out to be crowned champions of Europe,” noted StarTimes Regional Marketing Director Mr. Aldrine Nsubuga.

The last time England played a final in Wembley was in 1966, when they beat Germany 4-2 to lift the World Cup – for the first and only time – and on Sunday they will be looking to win the Euros for the first time.

To get to the final, the Three Lions had to overcome some stiff opposition in the semi-final from Denmark, who took the lead only to lose to an extra-time penalty scored by England’s captain Harry Kane.

Going into the tournament, Gareth Southgate’s team were the favorites to win and they have looked impressive – particularly in the knock-out rounds. England’s success has been built around a solid defense – that has conceded just once in the six matches at the tournament – and the danger men upfront, Kane and Raheem Sterling.

The two could hardly be more different. Sterling dazzles with his skill and loves to dribble into the box, while Kane is a powerful centre forward who uses his strength and size to be a constant threat.

Italy, meanwhile, earned their place in Sunday’s final with a penalty shoot-out win against Spain, with young goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma being the match winner as he saved Álvaro Morata’s decisive spot-kick.

The Azzurri’s appearance in the final is somewhat of a surprise as they were not considered as one of the top favourites to lift the trophy for just the second time in their history. But victories against the world’s top ranked team, Belgium, and Spain, can leave no doubt that they deserve to be facing England at Wembley in the championship match.

Coach Roberto Mancini has managed to blend the team into a cohesive unit with veterans like Giorgio Chiellini (36 years) and Leonardo Bonucci (34) marshaling the defense, while going forward 23-year old Federico Chiesa and Manuel Locatelli have been impressive.

The match kicks off at 10pm on World Football, TV3 and Sports Premium channels.

StarTimes ON app launches on Hisense Smart TVs

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StarTimes ON app launches on Hisense Smart TVs

Nairobi, 29th June 2021. StarTimes and VIDAA are delighted to announce that streaming application StarTimes ON will now be available on VIDAA-powered Hisense smart TVs.

StarTimes ON is a mobile application by Africa’s leading digital TV operator StarTimes. It combines live TV channels and rich Video On Demand (VOD) content to offer a premium user experience. StarTimes ON serves 27 million users and ranks among top 5 entertainment apps in many territories on the continent.

A Linux-based open smart TV operating system, VIDAA is currently used on Hisense TVs. Established in 2014; it has – in just six years – become a strong global contender in the smart TV platform space. In 2020, VIDAA introduced a completely new and revamped user interface named 4.0 which puts users and their way of consuming content at the core of the design. VIDAA is preinstalled on new Hisense TVs as well as Toshiba Smart TVs manufactured by Hisense. 

While making the announcement, StarTimes Regional Marketing Director Mr. Aldrine Nsubuga noted that the online mobile application will continue to offer more than 150 local and international channels and 20,000 hours of on-demand programs covering religion, movies, TV series, news, kids’ shows, music, documentaries, and sports including the ongoing Euro 2020 and other European football competitions such as La Liga and FA Cup.

“We are delighted to partner with VIDAA. Launching StarTimes ON on VIDAA-powered Hisense devices gives users an additional platform to enjoy StarTimes ON’s rich content portfolio that will lead to an unprecedented television experience. We have therefore heeded to consumer feedback to include our application across multiple devices key towards growing subscriber convenience.” Noted Mr. Nsubuga.

StarTimes ON streams content in various languages including English, French, Portuguese, Swahili, Hausa, Hindi, Yoruba, and Chinese where users accessing the premium content on the platform enjoy Standard Definition (SD), High Definition (HD) and Ultra High Definition (UHD) content providing access to live, replays and key highlights of the premium content at subscriber’s convenience.

Subscribers are also able to link their set top boxes to the application providing access to an electronic wallet that will facilitates subscription payment through either Co-operative, KCB bank, Equitel, Mpesa or Airtel money. Subscribers who recharge their accounts through the online application enjoy a 5% discount from their monthly subscription fee as well as other self-service options including change of bouquets and a review of their payment history for the pay television service.

With its user-friendly design, the App streams content under 2G/ 3G or 4G networks with less data consumption of up to 30%.

Euro 2020: How to Watch Round of 16 ties on StarTimes

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Euro 2020: How to Watch Round of 16 ties on StarTimes

Nairobi, 24th June 2021. After the exciting EURO 2020 group stages, the round of 16 fixtures have now been confirmed. The matches taking place in 11 major cities across Europe – this being the first time in the 60-year history of the tournament, continues to catch the attention of football lovers in the country with every live broadcast.

With sixteen teams having qualified for the round of 16 stage, Group D winner England taking on Group F’s runner-up Germany will be the headline clash of the final-16 matches. Being the official broadcaster of the tournament in the country, StarTimes has committed different options where Kenyan subscribers will continue to catch the live action.

The company’s flexible subscription payment options continues to allow subscribers the freedom to pay conveniently daily, weekly or on a monthly basis in an effort to ensure fans do not miss a single match. StarTimes has extended a special discount valid till 11th July 2021 for upgrading subscribers where Nyota bouquet subscribers can change their bouquet to basic by paying Ksh. 599 while Basic bouquet subscribers are to renew their monthly subscription at Ksh. 599 to watch all the EURO 2020 live action.

“Our subscribers can look forward to another EURO 2020 exciting stage as we enter the round of 16. Even the strong and traditionally known footballing nations have had to work extra hard to secure a place, we can therefore expect more twists and turns as the tournament enters this crucial stage where we have extended a special tournament discount enabling subscribers to continue catching the action live at the comfort of their homes,” said Mr. Aldrine Nsubuga, StarTimes Regional Marketing Director.

The company has progressively looked to offer the most affordable pay television service in the country through affordable devices and monthly subscriptions towards ensuring the majority of households have access to such premium content as the EURO 2020.

Round of 16 schedule

June 26, Saturday

Match 1 – Wales vs Denmark (7 pm, on StarTimes World Football Channel)

Match 2 – Italy vs Austria (10 pm, on StarTimes World Football Channel)

June 27, Sunday

Match 3- Netherlands vs Czech Republic (7 pm, on StarTimes World Football Channel)

Match 4 – Belgium vs Portugal (10 pm, on StarTimes World Football Channel)

June 28, Monday

Match 5 – Croatia vs Spain (7 pm, on StarTimes World Football Channel)

Match 6 – France vs Switzerland (10 pm, on StarTimes World Football Channel)

June 29, Tuesday

Match 7 – England vs Germany (7 pm, on StarTimes World Football Channel)

Match 8 – Sweden vs Ukraine (10 pm, on StarTimes World Football Channel)

Helb Loan: Requirements For 1st Time Applicants

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Helb Loan: Requirements For 1st Time Applicants

First time undergraduate loan application is for students who are applying for the first time while Second & Subsequent Application is for those who are applying for a second, third, fourth time as per the program duration.

The helb loan is eligible to Students enrolled in Government sponsored programs or self-sponsored programs in local public universities or private chartered universities within East Africa and Students in Technical and Vocational Education and Training TVET institutions.

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Amounts awarded range between Kshs.40,000 minimum and Kshs.60,000 maximum based on the level of need and attracts interest of 4% p.a. until you attain the age of 18 years you cannot apply for the loan.The loan shall be due for repayment upon completion of studies. A grace period of one fiscal year is provided. A penalty of Kshs.5,000= shall be charged for each month not paid upon expiry of the grace period.

You are eligible for a loan in 2nd year and at any stage or level of your studies if you did not apply in 1st year. If you applied and was awarded a loan in 1st year. It is not automatic that you will get loan in subsequent years. You must apply and submit a loan application for every single year that you desire to be supported by HELB.
You can apply for the loan in your subsequent year if you were not successful in the previous year/1st year and be considered by writing a letter demonstrating your need for consideration for a loan.

What are the repercussions of defaulting HELB loan?

  • You will be charged penalties at the rate of Kshs. 5, 000.00 for every month defaulted.
  • You will additionally be listed as a defaulter with the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB). You will therefore not access loan facilities with any financial institution in Kenya. Additionally, you will not access employment opportunities in the government and major private and publicly listed companies.
  • Your guarantors will be also be pursued and forced to service the HELB loan

Requirements for first time undergraduate loan application

  • A copy of the Applicant’s national ID Card
  • Copies of the parents national ID Cards/death certificate where the parent is deceased
  • Copies of both guarantors’ national ID Card
  • A copy of the applicant’s admission letter and KCSE result slip/certificate
  • A copy of the applicant’s Bank ATM/Bank card (for Government sponsored students only)
  • A copy of the applicant’s Smart Card from the institution
  • One recent colored passport size photograph of the applicant.

First time undergraduate loan application 2020/2021 step by step

  • Visit HELB Portal and create an account.
  • Log into your account and select First Time Undergraduate Loan Application Link.
  • Read the literature and view the videos on financial literacy and participate in the brief exercise online.
  • Access and fill the loan application form.
  • Print two copies of the duly filled Loan Application Form .
  • Have the form properly filled, signed and stamped by the relevant Authorities.
  • Read, understand and sign the loans terms and conditions.
  • Present a single copy of the duly filled Loan Application Form and all the supporting documents to any of the following HUDUMA Centers nearest to you: Nairobi-GPO, Kakamega, Eldoret, Nakuru, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nyeri, Embu, Machakos, Kisii, Bungoma, Turkana, Meru, Kitui, Kericho, Nandi – Kapsabet, Thika,Garissa,Kitale,Narok,Migori,chuka and Taita Taveta for free and secure delivery. You can also Present a copy at the HELB Student service Centre on Mezzanine Floor, Anniversary Towers, University Way in Nairobi.
  • Retain a copy of the loan application form.

First time undergraduate loan application Deadline for 2020/2021 academic year.


The deadline for first time undergraduate loan application and subsequent loan application for 2020/2021 academic year is 29-feb-2021.

That’s it. We hope this guide has helped you learn first-time undergraduate loan application process. You may also want to see the subsequent HELB loan application guide.

How To Apply for EACC Clearance Certificate.

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How To Apply for EACC Clearance Certificate.

Looking for how to apply for EACC clearance certificate? EACC Clearance Certificate is one of the most required documents when applying for a job in Kenya. Other important documents include Certificate of Good Conduct, KRA Compliance Certificate, HELB Compliance Certificate, and Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) Clearance Certificate. Therefore in this article all be showing you how to apply and get an EACC Clearance Certificate step by step.

Before we get into business, how long does it take to get EACC Clearance Certificate? I get asked this question a lot when someone is applying for an EACC Clearance Certificate for the first time.

To be quite frank, it all depends on you. What do I mean? Since applying for an EACC Clearance Certificate is done in person, the timeframe depends on the urgency.

But to be more precise it may take even a day to get the EACC Clearance Certificate if you have all the necessary documents.

Note: Application for an EACC clearance certificate has to be done in person and no actual certificate is awarded. EACC will provide details of your clearance to the office where the clearance was requested.

How to apply for EACC clearance certificate in Kenya


Step 1 : Fill the EACC Clearance Form.

  • Download the self-declaration form that is in PDF format from the EACC website and print two copies of it.
  • Fill the two forms but leave the last page (OATH & AFFIRMATION / KIAPO NA UTHIBITISHWA) unfilled.
  • Attach photocopies of your National Identity Card (ID) or Passport, your High School Certificate, Degree (if you have one), and KRA PIN Certificate to both copies

Step 2 : Commission the Form

  • Take the two copies with you to a lawyer or advocate.
  • The lawyer will fill the Oath & Affirmation page and ask you to put your signature in his/her presence. After this, the two copies will be stamped on the same page.

Note that this commissioning is not done for free (not unless the lawyer in question is a relative or friend). The cost will ultimately depend on the lawyer/law firm in question however generally speaking it’s between Ksh.200 and Ksh.500.

Step 3: Submit the Commissioned Form


You can submit the commissioned form either to:

  • EACC Office, or
  • Huduma Centre.

On submission you’ll be left with one copy while the other will go to EACC. Use the remaining copy when going to the job interview or where the clearance was requested. EACC will provide details of your clearance to the office where the clearance was requested therefore no certificate is issued.


To submit to an EACC Office, drop the form at the Head EACC Office located at Integrity Centre in Nairobi or at any of the EACC Regional Offices in Mombasa, Kisumu, Nyeri, Eldoret, and Garissa.


To submit at a Huduma Centre, just go to one near you however note that not all may support EACC Clearance. As such you may want to confirm in advance with Huduma Care by calling 020 690 0020 or @HudumaKenya on Twitter. If you’re within Nairobi, you can submit your form at the GPO Huduma Centre.

And thats’ how you apply and get EACC clearance certificate in Kenya. Still asking how to apply for EACC clearance certificate?

Now you know.

Watch Euro 2020 On Startimes: StarTimes To Offer Multiple Watching Options

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Watch Euro 2020 On Startimes: StarTimes To Offer Multiple Watching Options

Nairobi, 11th June 2021-Watch Euro 2020 On Startimes. The most anticipated tournament of the year UEFA Euro 2020 is kicking off tonight and for the next one month, football enthusiasts can look forward to Europe’s finest footballing talent up against each other competing to be crowned champions.

Pay Television broadcaster StarTimes Media being the official broadcaster of the EURO 2020 has promised Kenyan fans an unrivaled experience that will cover all the 24 European teams and broadcasting all the 51 matches live.

The broadcaster will air all the 51 matches live and in High Definition across multiple platforms with the experience enriched through commentaries including English, Kiswahili and French.

“The UEFA EURO 2020 is the biggest tournament this year; we have therefore put our best foot forward to bring the whole experience at the comfort of our subscriber’s homes. We have dedicated six sports channels for this magnificent showpiece with expert analysis and commentary to complement the live action at the most affordable cost thereby enabling majority of households to experience this football feast,” said StarTimes Regional Marketing Director Mr. Aldrine Nsubuga.

To ensure that every Kenyan household enjoys this thrilling tournament, StarTimes has provided various affordable options to watch the tournament. These include:

Watch Euro 2020 on StarTimes Aerial decoder:

New subscribers can enjoy a special Euro 2020 offer for the aerial decoder. For just Ksh. 999, Kenyans can get a new decoder inclusive 30 days Classic bouquet which is the highest bouquet thereby enabling one to watch EURO 2020 at no extra cost.

Watch Euro 2020 on StarTimes satellite kit:

Available at a discounted rate of Ksh. 2,699 the StarTimes full kit comprising of a satellite decoder, dish, cable and accessories is also an excellent option for new a subscriber and comes inclusive of 30 days free access to Smart bouquet which will also enable one to watch EURO 2020 at no extra cost.

Watch Euro 2020: Affordable and flexible subscription payments:

Existing StarTimes subscribers will access matches on their Classic bouquet where the broadcaster has extended a special discount for upgrading subscribers. Nyota bouquet subscribers can upgrade their bouquet to basic and pay Ksh. 599 to access Classic while Basic bouquet subscribers will only renew their monthly subscription at Ksh. 599 to be upgraded to Classic bouquet and watch all the EURO 2020 matches. This offer is valid till 11th July 2021.

Additionally, subscribers continue to enjoy greater flexibility where one can choose to recharge monthly, weekly or daily for the bouquet of choice.

Watch Euro 2020 on StarTimes ON streaming application.

StarTimes ON streaming app will air all matches live and on demand. Fans will be in a position to stream live matches on Standard Definition (SD), High Definition (HD) and Ultra High Definition (UHD).

Each StarTimes TV subscriber benefits from three StarTimes ON VIP memberships thanks to the “1To3” policy. This means that with one StarTimes subscription, users can watch matches on four devices concurrently.

Others StarTimes ON users can enjoy a full array of subscription options with monthly, weekly and daily plans.

The tournament kicks off at 10 pm with Turkey taking on Italy in Rome on World Football and Sports Premium channels.

How To Get HELB Clearance Certificate In 8 Steps

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How To Get HELB Clearance Certificate In 8 Steps

In the job market today, many employers require that you have the HELB compliance certificate, sometimes called the HELB clearance certificate.

The good news is that this document is not a headache to many as very few of us have been funded by the HELB in obtaining tertiary education.

By the way, HELB, stands for Higher Education Loans Board, if you look some loans at campus you already know this and you probably visited there offices at anniversary towers more than once.

The bad news is that, after “eating” this money and feeling that you were on top of the world, your sins are finally catching up with you.  

You have now bagged that Degree or Diploma and the next thing you are hunting for is a good job and relax you ass out.

But alas, to get your dream job, you need the a HELB compliance certificate! If you are looking for a job with the national government, the devolved units or parastatals, then you are in for a rude shock.

That does not mean that you do not require if you are aiming for the private sector. You definitely need a Helb Compliance certificate.

The HELB Compliance Certificate, otherwise known as a HELB clearance certificate, is usually one of the requirements requested by employers on job applications.

What You Need to Know About HELB Clearance Certificate

The HELB compliance certificate is now a mandatory certificate if you want to get employment or if you eying the political class.

It is one of those documents you will have to produce at an interview and have close to your academics certificates.

We all know that not everyone benefited from the loans from HELB. This does not mean that just you did not benefit, you do not require the document.

You will need the document regardless of whether you benefited from HELB or not. Unlike in the past where you were to visit Huduma centers around the country to have it, today you can know easily download the certificate from the HELB portal and print it at the comfort of your home or office.

You also need to understand that you will need a processing fee of Ksh. 1000.00 to get your hands on the document. This is if you are a beneficiary like I am.

The requirement to have beneficiaries clearing with HELB is a result of thousands of not paying their loans and therefore almost bringing the commission to its knees. Today the commission is struggling with low government funding coupled with thousands of defaulters that cannot be traced.

How To Apply For The HELB Clearance Certificate.

Where you are a beneficiary or not you will need to go to the HELB Portal and create an account. The steps are as follows:

  1. First, you will need to go to HELB Student Portal and create an account. You will need to do this if you do not have an account. If you already have an account all you need to do is login into your account. You will also have to take this step whether you are a beneficiary or not.
  2. Once you are logged in and have successfully verified your account, you then need to go to the ‘Student Dashboard.’
  3. Next, click on the profile to access the services menu. One there fill the necessary information. The field marked compulsory should be filled. Once done, you are ready to move to the next step.
  4. Now, under the HELB Menu, click to open the “Services” Option. It is here that you will get your HELB clearance certificate. In the list of services if you are following, you can be able to see the Compliance Certificate.
  5. Then click the “Get Certificate” button to access the service.
  6. If you are not a beneficiary, the system will confirm this and you will be able to download the certificate.
  7. If you are a beneficiary, you will be required to pay a processing fee (this is paid via MPESA) and once your books of accounts are clean with HELB, you will be able to download the certificate. Note that it is important to first off all pay all your outstanding loans before applying the Helb clearance certificate.
  8. Next, once you have downloaded the certificate, the last step is to print the document.

Congratulations, you now have your compliance certificate.

Wrapping It Up

The HELB clearance certificate is a document that you may need at one time during your job-hunting endeavors. Note that the certificate is valid for only one year. Once this time is over, you can go back to your account on HELB portal and print a new one.

If in case you lose the document before the year elapsed, you can always locate the document where you saved it or in the “downloads” on your computer and print it.

Infinix Note 10 Price To Launch In Kenya This Month

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Infinix Note 10 Price To Launch In Kenya This Month

Here is the Infinix Note 10 Price in Kenya and Full Specifications. The Infinix Note 10 is set to succeed the Infinix Note 8 that was released in the country last year.

This announcement was made as the company unveiled Sauti Sol as their brand ambassadors.

The launch of the Infinx 10 in the Kenyan market, is expected on 16th June in the coastal city of Mombasa.

Infinix Note 10 Price in Kenya and Specifications

The Infinix Note 10 Pro comes with a 6.95″ LCD display with a 90 Hz refresh rate. Moreover, the screen will also feature a full HD at 1080p resolution.

The phone will run on a MediaTek Helio G95 processor that comes with with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. In addition, like the Infinix Hot 10T, it will have android 11 and the XOS 7.6.

For optics, the Infinix Note 10 Pro will have a 64MP quad-camera setup at the rear. That is not all; we also have a 8 MP ultrawide camera, 2MP monochrome and 2MP for depth.

A 5000mAh battery and a type-C charging port with support for 33W fast charging will power Infinix Note 10 Pro. Tests show that it will take slightly less than 40 minutes to charge the phone from 0% to 100%

Other specifications include a side mounted finger sensor and a variety of colors that include black, purple and Nordic secret

We expect that the Infinix Note 10T retail in Kenya at Ksh. 23,000.00. See Infinix Note 10 full specifications here.

Kupatana Show: Unscripted Reality Show Premieres on StarTimes

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Kupatana Show: Unscripted Reality Show Premieres on StarTimes

Nairobi, 27th May 2021. Kupatana Show, an unscripted reality show detailing Kenyans true life experiences of relationships gone wrong has launched on pay television platform StarTimes Kenya.

Broadcasting on the platform’s local content broadcast channel Rembo TV, Kupatana show will be seeking to establish the genesis of bitter fall outs while making efforts to mend now broken relations between former close associates and relationships.

Speaking on the new investment in the local show, StarTimes Content Director Mr. Myke Mugo noted that the broadcaster is progressively identifying local content trends that is not only appealing but also relates to the day today Kenyan.

“We are excited to introduce Kupatana show on Rembo TV which was advised by our continuous monitoring of what Kenyans want to watch. Reality television tops the list and topics touching on relationships are increasingly popular, that’s how we came up with this show which has turned out to be very popular since its recent premiere,” noted Mr. Mugo.

Kupatana show which translates to bringing together presents two aggrieved parties to a faceoff in seeking to identify whether the disagreement was a mere misunderstanding or just a clean-cut scheme. The show will detail what went wrong while making efforts to reconcile the two.

Starring, BET Awards host comedian and TV personality Dr. Ofweneke and rising social media sensation Brenda Jons, the show is proving to be an absolute rollercoaster of emotions with every episode broadcasted.

StarTimes set aside two hundred million being investment for the company’s self-produced channel – Rembo TV following a partnership with over 30 content developers in the country towards the development of the entertainment channel with a key focus on reality television shows targeting the women audience and with a language policy comprising of 60% Kiswahili, 30% English and 10% vernacular.

To this end, the company has identified authentic Kenyan stories that continue to be the binding thread key towards making the produced content great for the Kenyan audience while equally competitive across the international market.

Fresh episodes of the show continue to broadcast on Rembo TV every Tuesday from 8:30pm with repeats running at the same time every Wednesday.

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