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  • Multichoice Kenya to beam live 2025 WRC Safari Rally Kenya

    Multichoice Kenya to beam live 2025 WRC Safari Rally Kenya

    MultiChoice in Kenya will broadcast the 2025 WRC Safari Rally Kenya on DStv and GOtv, bringing exhilarating action of this global motorsport event to Kenyan viewers. 

    The WRC Safari Rally will air on DStv Channel 227 on all DStv packages and GOtv Channel 63 on GOtv Value and up, delivering a front-row seat to the thrilling race as the world’s top rally drivers take on challenging terrains across various iconic locations. 

    Viewers can look forward to live commentary from rally experts and detailed analysis of the various stages of the rally.

    DStv and GOtv fans will be able to watch the live coverage on SuperSport for a comprehensive viewing experience. 

    The event is scheduled to run from March 20th to 23rd, 2025, in Naivasha.

    According to Nzola Miranda, Managing Director, MultiChoice Kenya:  “We are thrilled to bring back the Safari Rally to all Kenyan fans on DStv and GOtv. WRC holds a special place in the hearts of Kenyans, and we are committed to making this globally acclaimed motorsport event accessible to all our customers. By broadcasting the WRC, we not only providing world-class entertainment but also showcasing Kenya’s spectacular landscapes to millions of viewers worldwide.” 

    Nzola further added, “WRC is a hallmark event in Kenyan sports. Many fans travel to Naivasha to witness the live action, but for those unable to attend physically, we are proud to bring the excitement right to their screens. True to our promise of bringing customers content on the go, no rally fan should miss a moment of WRC. With DStv and GOtv stream, customers can catch the live sporting action and catch up on their favourite teams in action at no extra cost.” 

    Fans have a lot to look forward to in this year’s WRC, with 50 drivers, including Hamza Anwar, the son of legendary five-time national champion Azar Anwar, vying for the top prize.

    Notably, the 2025 WRC will also serve as the Kenyan leg of the Kenya National Rally Championship (KNRC) and the Africa Rally Championship. 

    WRC Safari Rally is a major event that draws in a large number of sports enthusiasts driving sports tourism in the country.

    In 2024, approximately 100,000 people attended the event in Naivasha over the course of several days.

  • African Stars to watch in EPL,La Liga and Serie A this weekend

    African Stars to watch in EPL,La Liga and Serie A this weekend

    Top European football leagues EPL,La Liga and Serie A returned this weekend following an international break that paved the way for players to represent their Countries in qualifier matches .

    Here are three African Stars to Watch across this week’s matches in the Premier League, La Liga and Serie A.

    Djene Dakonam (Togo) – Getafe
    A long-time servant of Getafe, versatile Togolese player Djene Dakonam will look to help the Madrid-based club secure a home win over Real Valladolid this weekend.

    Dakonam has racked up over 250 appearances for the Azulones and is already regarded as a club legend at Estadio Coliseum.
    Born: 31 December 1991 in Dapaong, Togo
    Position: Defender/midfielder
    Jersey number: 2
    Senior club career: Tonnerre d’Abomey (Benin, 2009 – 2011); Coton Sport (Cameroon, 2011 – 2014); AD Alcorcon (Spain, 2014 – 2016); Sint Truiden (Belgium, 2016 – 2017); Getafe (Spain, 2017 – present)
    Getafe stats: 270 appearances, 1 goal
    Club career stats: 366 appearances, 2 goals
    Catch Chukwueze in the following match:

    Samuel Chukwueze (Nigeria) – AC Milan
    The Nigerian winger has found a new lease on life at Milan under Paulo Fonseca, though he needs to produce more end product to fully realise his potential. This weekend’s clash against Juventus presents a great chance for Chukwueze to become a cult hero with the Rossoneri.
    Born: 22 May 1999 in Abia State, Nigeria
    Position: Winger
    Jersey number: 21
    Senior club career: Villarreal (Spain, 2018 – 2023); AC Milan (Italy, 2023 – present)
    Milan stats: 45 appearances, 4 goals
    Club career stats: 272 appearances, 45 goals
    Catch Chukwueze in the following match:
    Saturday 23 November, 19:00: AC Milan v Juventus – LIVE on SuperSport Football and SuperSport Maximo 360

    Sam Morsy (Egypt) – Ipswich Town
    Ipswich Town will have one of the highlights of their season when they welcome Manchester United to Portman Road on Sunday evening, a match which will see Egyptian star Sam Morsy determined to help the Tractor Boys keep a clean sheet and possibly secure a famous win.
    Born: 10 September 1991 in Wolverhampton, England
    Position: Midfielder/defender
    Jersey number: 5
    Senior club career: Port Vale (England, 2009 – 2013); Chesterfield (England, 2013 – 2016); Wigan Athletic (England, 2016 – 2020); Barnsley (England, 2016 – 2017, loan); Middlesbrough (England, 2020 – 2021); Ipswich Town (England, 2021 – present)
    Ipswich stats: 142 appearances, 11 goals
    Club career stats: 551 appearances, 34 goals
    Catch Morsy in the following match:

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    Sunday 24 November, 18:30: Ipswich Town v Manchester United – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League and SuperSport Maximo 2

  • Multichoice partners with Safaricom to offer exclusive streaming content

    Multichoice partners with Safaricom to offer exclusive streaming content

    MultiChoice Kenya has announced a strategic partnership with Safaricom, allowing Safaricom customers to access exclusive TV shows, movies, sports, and documentaries on Showmax and DSTV Stream.

    Through a strategic partnership, Safaricom subscribers can now access premium entertainment directly, improving their watching experience with unparalleled convenience.

    As part of the partnership, Safaricom Home Fibre customers can now use *400# to access and watch exclusive content on DStv.

    Additionally, when they purchase any Go Monthly Plus plan using *544*37#, Safaricom customers will receive a one-month subscription voucher for Showmax Entertainment Mobile or Showmax Entertainment (all devices).

    Speaking during the launch event, Nzola Miranda, Managing Director, MultiChoice
    Kenya noted: “Today is a significant milestone in Kenyan entertainment landscape.
    Two industry giants, in telecommunications and entertainment will from today deliver
    unparalleled convenience and value to our customers. This partnership underscores
    our commitment to offering world-class content while leveraging Safaricom’s
    innovative technology.”

    He added: “Safaricom customers can look forward to an array of exclusive TV
    shows, movies, sports, and documentaries available through Showmax and DStv
    Stream, making it easier than ever to access the best entertainment across devices.
    This partnership demonstrates the power of collaboration over competition, bringing
    more value to our customers.”

     

    On his part, Peter Ndegwa, Chief Executive Officer, who was represented by Fawzia
    Ali, Chief consumer Business Officer, noted: “This strategic partnership between
    Safaricom and MultiChoice marks a significant milestone in how our customers will
    access premium content from the comfort of their homes or smartphones.”

    He added: “As a digital lifestyle enabler, we are keen to leverage our extensive 4G
    and 5G network, as well as increasing uptake of home fibre, to bring a whole world
    of entertainment to our customers.”

    Customers will have access to the English Premier League, a noteworthy aspect of the relationship, on-the-go with Showmax and at home via the DSTV Stream Proposition.

    Customers may access all games for a reasonable monthly charge of KES 450 (3GB) with the Showmax X Go Monthly Plan, an exclusive mobile-only subscription that allows them to watch the EPL.

    Customers may watch the English Premier League live with the Showmax EPL Plus data plan, which supports their viewing with a 3GB bundle each month.

    Customers with home fibre can save up to 10% on DSTV Stream subscription bundles that include both home fibre and premium DSTV programming.

    They can access more than 90 entertainment, news, and sports channels with the packages.

     

  • EPL returns after International break with Liverpool hosting Chelsea

    EPL returns after International break with Liverpool hosting Chelsea

    The English Premier League returns with round 8 fixtures this weekend with the climax being a mouth watering clash between Liverpool who will host Chelsea at the Anfield on Sunday 20th October 2024.

    This matchup is a crucial six-pointer for contending for the title and a spot in the UEFA Champions League the following season, as Liverpool and Chelsea have become serious contenders to the traditional “top two” of Manchester City and Arsenal.

    Under manager Arne Slot, the Reds have demonstrated increased adaptability and versatility, while the Blues have made impressive strides under Enzo Maresca.

    Maresca has been able to maintain a clear separation between the on-field performance that is returning the Stamford Bridge team to a position where they can be regarded as a true heavyweight and the off-field drama that always seems to surround the club.

    Liverpool manager Arne Slot on the threat posed by Chelsea:

    “They have been very good this season.

    I think many people underestimated what they are capable of, but they have a good squad with many high-quality players and a smart coach who knows what he wants from his team,” explained the Dutchman. “It will be a tough challenge, but we are excited for this game at our home stadium.”

    Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca on ‘controlling the control-ables’:

    “We try to be focused on the things we can do better, the things we can control. The pitch side is where we can be focused,” said the Italian tactician. “I said many times, the only thing we need to pay attention to is how we can improve, and I think we are progressing, we are in the right direction but we just started two months ago. It’s a good feeling.”

    Players to watch.

    Liverpool – Mohamed Salah

    Although the Egyptian hasn’t scored many goals against his old team—his most recent goal against Chelsea was in early 2022 his speed and accuracy down the  right flank will provide a serious threat to the Blues’ defense on Sunday afternoon.

     

    Nicolas Jackson, Chelsea The Senegal forward has firmly regained his radar and confidence, and it wouldn’t be shocking to see him score at Anfield after enduring some challenging games early in the season where his finishing was inaccurate.

    Head-to-head Since 1907, Liverpool and Chelsea have faced off in 197 games in all competitions. Of those games, 86 have been won by the Reds, 65 by the Blues, and 46 have ended in draws.

    The nine-game winning streak that Liverpool has amassed against Chelsea dates back to August 2021.

    The match will be available to DStv Stream customers who are also able to enjoy all the action in  a fast, stable, and reliable internet connection. Download the MyDStv app on your mobile app store or visit www.dstv.com and manage your account.

    The match will kick off at 6:30PM EAT and will be beamed live on SuperSport Premier League, SuperSport Maximo 1 and SuperSport Maximo 2.

    Last season the Merseyside club took four points off their London rivals in the league, and also claimed a 1-0 win in the final of the League Cup.

    After seven rounds, Liverpool has 18 points, four more than their Sunday opponent Chelsea, and both teams have lost once.

  • Multichoice calls for stringent action to end piracy

    Multichoice calls for stringent action to end piracy

    There is a need to tighten the noose on piracy to save the creative industry in Kenya, a vice that has caused huge losses to investors.

    This was said on Monday by Multichoice Kenya Managing Director Nzola Miranda, during a media content showcase of their entertainment content for the Kenyan market.

    Nzola reiterated the company’s commitment to cooperate with government agencies such as the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) and other law-enforcing apparatus to ensure the piracy menace is curtailed.

    According to the statistics from the Partners against Piracy PAP, actors in the creative industry and the government in Kenya suffer a gross loss of Ksh 92 billion annually, equivalent to Ksh 252 million per day through piracy of music, videos, and cinema content.

    The rising cases of piracy have compelled the creative industry actors to call for amendment proposals for the Kenya Cyber Crime Act in a bid to tame the runaway piracy.

    Ronald Shelukindo – Marketing Manager,MultiChoice Kenya
    Elisha Kamau – PR manager ,MultiChoice Manager
    Nzola Miranda – MD ,Multi Choice Kenya
    Glauco Ferreira – Regional Director Northern Africa Multi Choice
    Yasmin Said- Actress (The picture with the lady in pink)

    Among the suggestions in the act are provisions for internet backbone providers to block infringing and inappropriate content through blocking domains that infringe on rights holders’ intellectual property.

    The provision will ensures protection of original content and encourage more creativity and innovation in the Kenyan digital space.

    Multchoice, which is a leading pay-TV service provider in Sub-Saharan Africa, at the same time revealed its plan to increase its investment in hyperlocal content through the introduction of a new premium 24-hour local content channel, Maisha Magic Plus (MMP), in a campaign dubbed “Tumefungulia Magic, according to Miranda.

    Maisha Magic Plus (MMP), which was previously only accessible on Compact, Compact Plus, and Premium on DStv and on Supa and Supa Plus on GOtv, will now be available to DStv customers on Access, Family, and to GOtv customers on Plus, Max, and above—to say, Tumefungulia Magic.

    “MultiChoice Kenya is steadfast in its commitment to complimenting the quality of content with a great level of service to our customers through our people, who are the heart of our business,” said Miranda

    “We have made Maisha Magic Plus available to more customers as a demonstration of our commitment to deliver more value and more choice to our customers with the aim to inform, educate, entertain, and inspire people across the country,” concluded Miranda.

    The showcase also gave the audience a deep dive into the MultiChoice talent factory academy, kids shows and content, football and sporting action, general entertainment, and the customer service journey that MultiChoice is championing towards delivering digital solutions for its customers from self-service portals on MyDStv and MyGOtv Apps as well as livestreaming apps like Showmax and DStv Stream.

    MultiChoice Kenya (MCK) is a joint venture between MultiChoice Africa and the Kenyan Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), a partnership that was cemented in 1995.