MultiChoice Kenya Limited recently announced the installation of its GOtv signal in Narok County. This now adds the cosmopolitan county to the broad footprint of areas in Kenya where GOtv set top boxes can be used to deliver quality television transmission in digital format.
In addition to Narok, GOtv DTT (Digital Terrestrial Television) platform that offers exciting digital home television is available in major towns in Kenya including in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Malindi, Nakuru, Nyeri, Kisii, Meru, Machakos, Isiolo, Laikipia, Bungoma, Kakamega, Trans Nzoia and Kajiado among others.
“We have been testing the signal for the past few weeks and today we officially go live. This will allow Kenyans living in Narok and its environs to access world class programming and entertainment at an affordable price,” said Philip Wahome, Corporate Communication Manager, MultiChoice Kenya Limited.
Since its launch in 2011, GOtv has been playing a pivotal role in assisting the Kenyan government to achieve a smooth transition from analogue to digital television broadcasting. GOtv was launched as a public private partnership with the state broadcaster, KBC and MultiChoice Kenya to ensure that the great affordable digital TV is accessible to everyone.
Speaking during the launch of the GOtv signal at Seasons Hotel, the the speaker of the Narok County Assembly, Hon. Nicholas Kamwaro, reiterated that entry of new player in the county confirms the growth of the TV industry and that residents will get more diversity and choice in their viewership.
“Narok County is already reaping the benefits of entry of GOtv into the county as MultiChoice Kenya has created resource centres in 7 secondary schools in the county through its CSR program known as MultiChoice Learning Resource Centre,” said Kamwaro adding on that that the County is committed to providing a conducive environment for investors who are part of the realization of the County’s development goals.
With the entry of GOtv, the residents of Narok are set to benefit from an increased number of channels, as well as improved picture and sound quality synonymous with digital television.
“GOtv, is the most innovative pay television service available in Kenya. It provides subscribers with digital quality picture and sound plus access to an exciting selection of the best in local and international channels,” Explained Wahome.
Some of the cahnnels to watch with a GOtv decoder include; NTV, KBC, KTN, Citizen TV, M-Net Movies Zone, Select Sport 1 & 2, Africa Magic World, Maisha Magic Swahili, One Gospel, E! Entertainment, Channel O and, eTV Africa, to name a few.
In addition, GOtv has some top international channels including Discovery World, Disney Junior, Nickelodeon, Sony Max, CNN, Aljazeera, M-Net Movies Zone and for Sports lovers there is SuperSport Select and SuperSport Select 2.
“With these sports channels you can watch live Kenya Premier League and select matches from UEFA, Laliga, Serie A, and English Premier Leagues,” said Wahome adding on that MultiChoice has set an affordable price of Kshs 1,799 for a GOtv decoder loaded with 2 months GOtv Plus subscription at no additional cost for Narok County residents