MultiChoice Kenya, now officially part of the Canal+ Group, has launched exciting holiday offers designed to make this festive season more affordable and unforgettable for new customers.
From now until 31st December 2025, new subscribers can enjoy discounted prices on DStv and GOtv decoders and accessories, bringing world-class entertainment into more homes across Kenya.
Festive Decoder Deals
| Product | New Price (Kes) | Previous Price (Kes) |
|---|---|---|
| DStv Zapper Decoder | 850 | 1,199 |
| GOtv Decoder | 799 | 999 |
| DStv Dish Kit | 1,650 | 2,000 |
| GOtv Antenna | 700 | 1,000 |
GOtv customers can also access the GOtv Value Package for just Kes 599, unlocking a rich mix of family-friendly entertainment.
“This festive season, we’re turning every moment into a celebration,” said Nzola Miranda, Managing Director at MultiChoice Kenya. “Whether it’s live football, local dramas, movies, or kids’ shows—there’s something for everyone, in every home, at an affordable price.”
What’s On This Holiday Season?
New and existing customers can look forward to a vibrant lineup of local and international content, including:
- Local Hits: Lazizi, Our Perfect Wedding, Njoro wa Uba on Maisha Magic Plus
- Kids’ Favourites: Moonbug, Nicktoons, Cartoon Network, Disney, CBeebies
- Sports Action: Premier League, AFCON, and more live coverage
All offers are available at MultiChoice Kenya service centres, authorised dealers, and retailers nationwide.
Canal+ Completes $2 Billion Takeover of MultiChoice
In a historic move this September, Canal+ Group, the French media powerhouse, completed its long-anticipated $2 billion acquisition of MultiChoice Group (MCG), making Canal+ the dominant force in Africa’s fast-growing pay TV market.
“Today marks an important step forward for Canal+, as we begin to integrate MultiChoice to create a group with enhanced scale, reach and creativity,” said Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada.
The acquisition is Canal+’s largest transaction to date, positioning the combined group as a global media and entertainment powerhouse serving over 40 million subscribers across nearly 70 countries in Africa, Europe, and Asia. The group now employs approximately 17,000 people.
MultiChoice Financial Snapshot: A Tough Year Behind the Scenes
Despite the festive cheer and strategic acquisition, MultiChoice’s latest financial results reveal a challenging year:
Key Financial Metrics (FY Ended 31 March 2025)
| Metric | 2024 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (R million) | 54,999 | 49,980 | -9% |
| Trading Profit | 7,877 | 4,038 | -49% |
| Operating Profit | 7,080 | 4,664 | -34% |
| Net Profit | -4,148 | 1,780 | +143% |
| Equity | -1,068 | 1,602 | +250% |
| Active Subscribers (000) | 15,685 | 14,505 | -8% |
Subscriber Decline
- South Africa: DStv subscribers dropped from 8.55M to 7.94M
- Rest of Africa: DStv subscribers fell from 12.38M to 10.65M
- Total Group Decline: 20.93M to 18.59M active subscribers
Showmax: Growth in Users, Losses in Revenue
MultiChoice’s pivot to streaming via Showmax 2.0 has yet to deliver the turnaround it hoped for:
- Active paying customers grew by 44%, but revenue dropped from R1.3B to R1.0B
- Trading losses deepened from R2.6B to R4.9B
Despite ambitious targets to hit $1B in revenue by 2027, the platform continues to burn cash at an accelerating rate.
What’s Keeping MultiChoice Afloat?
A one-off sale of its insurance business, NMSIS, at a 60% premium helped the group report a net profit of R1.8B, temporarily lifting it out of technical insolvency. Without this transaction, the company would have posted a net loss of R1.6B.
