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Guide to GOtv Packages and Channels in Kenya

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GOtv allows customers to easily upgrade their packages. (Photo: Courtesy)

Finding affordable yet quality and diverse entertainment has proven to be a necessity, especially in these fast-paced times. 

This is where GOtv comes into play. GOtv was launched in 2011 and is a popular digital terrestrial television service in Africa, offered by Multichoice, which operates DStv. 

GOtv provides a wide range of channels at affordable prices, covering categories such as sports, entertainment, music, movies, news, and children’s programming.

To access these channels one is required to have a GOtv antenna and decoder at a retail price of Sh.1299, however, for even better reception one can purchase a GOtenna which is sold separately for Sh.849. 

The GOtv packages are listed below, from most to least expensive.

PackagesChannelsPrice
GOtv Supa70+Sh. 1,599 Monthly
GOtv Max60+Sh. 1,249 Monthly
GOtv Plus45+Sh. 930 Monthly
GOtv Value35+Sh. 590 Monthly
GOtv Lite Annual20+Sh. 1,200 Annually
GOtv Lite Quarterly20+Sh. 500 Quarterly
GOtv Lite Monthly20+Sh. 199 Monthly

All packages include local and international channels which are categorised based on their content. The beauty of GOtv is that it is customised to fit its customer’s pockets.

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For example, customers have the option to downgrade to cheaper packages when their pockets don’t allow the luxury of the more expensive packages.

The tables below extensively cover lists of channels offered by GOtv based on each GOtv package.

1. Local Channels

GOtv SupaGOtv MaxGOtv PlusGOtv ValueGOtv Lite
KTNKTNKTNKTNKTN
KTN NewsKTN NewsKTN NewsKTN NewsKTN News
NTVNTVNTVNTVNTV
Citizen TVCitizen TVCitizen TVCitizen TVCitizen TV
K24K24K24K24K24
KBC TVKBC TVKBC TVKBC TVKBC TV
TV47TV47TV47TV47TV47
eTV AfricaeTV AfricaeTV AfricaeTV AfricaeTV Africa
Inooro TVInooro TVInooro TVInooro TVInooro TV
KASS TVKASS TVKASS TVKASS TVKASS TV
Kameme TVKameme TVKameme TVKameme TVKameme TV

2. Entertainment Channels

GOtv SupaGOtv MaxGOtv PlusGOtv ValueGOtv Lite
ROK 2ROK 2Real-TimeAfrica Magic FamilyMaisha Magic East
BETBETTelemundoE! Entertainment
CBS RealityCBS RealityZee WorldMaisha Magic East
Star LifeStar LifeDiscovery FamilyNovela Magic
Real TimeZee WorldNovela Magic
TelemundoTelemundoMambo Moto
Zee WorldReal TimeE! Entertainment
Discovery FamilyDiscovery FamilyMaisha Magic East
Africa Magic FamilyAfrica Magic FamilyAfrica Magic Family
Maisha Magic BongoMaisha Magic BongoMaisha Magic Poa
E! EntertainmentE! EntertainmentMaisha Magic Bongo
Maisha Magic EastMaisha Magic East
WWENovela Magic
Africa Magic UrbanMaisha Magic Poa
Novela MagicMambo Moto
Maisha Magic PlusTL Novelas
Maisha Magic Poa
Mambo Moto
TL Novelas

3. Movie Channels

GOtv SupaGOtv MaxGOtv PlusGOtv ValueGOtv Lite
ROKTNT AfricaB4U MoviesAfrica Magic Epic
KIXM-Net Movies 4Africa Magic Epic
TNT AfricaB4U MoviesM-Net Movies 4
M-Net Movies 4Africa Magic Epic
B4U Movies
Africa Magic Epic

4. Kids and Teens Channels

GOtv SupaGOtv MaxGOtv PlusGOtv ValueGOtv Lite
PBS KidsPBS KidsPBS KidsPBS KidsPBS Kids
Da Vinci KidsDa Vinci KidsDa Vinci KidsNickelodeonAkili Kids
Disney JuniorDisney JuniorDisney JuniorJim Jam
Jim JamJim JamNickelodeonAkili Kids
Nick JrAkili KidsJim Jam
Nick ToonsCartoon NetworkAkili Kids
BoomerangNickelodeon
Nickelodeon
Akili Kids
Cartoon Network

5. Music Channels

GOtv SupaGOtv MaxGOtv PlusGOtv ValueGOtv Lite
Trace GospelTrace GospelMTV BaseTRACE MzikiAFRO Music
MTV BaseMTV BaseAFRO MusicAFRO Music 
AFRO MusicAFRO MusicTRACE Mziki  
TRACE MzikiTRACE Mziki   

6. Religious Channels

GOtv SupaGOtv MaxGOtv PlusGOtv ValueGOtv Lite
FaithFaithFaithFaithFaith
Emmanuel TVEmmanuel TVEmmanuel TVEmmanuel TVEmmanuel TV
Islam ChannelIslam ChannelIslam ChannelIslam ChannelIslam Channel

7. Sports Channels

GOtv SupaGOtv MaxGOtv PlusGOtv ValueGOtv Lite
SS EURO 2020 AfricaSS EURO 2020 AfricaSS Football AfricaSS SELECT 2SS Blitz Africa
SS Football AfricaSS Football AfricaSS SELECT 2SS Blitz Africa 
SS SELECT 1SS SELECT 1SS Blitz Africa  
SS SELECT 2SS SELECT 2ESPN  
SS Blitz AfricaESPN   
ESPN    

8. Documentary, Lifestyle and Education Channels

GOtv SupaGOtv MaxGOtv PlusGOtv ValueGOtv Lite
HoneyFood NetworkFood NetworkNational Geographic Wild 
Discovery IDDiscovery IDNational Geographic Wild  
Food NetworkNational Geographic Wild   
National Geographic Wild    
National Geographic    

9. International News Channels

GOtv SupaGOtv MaxGOtv PlusGOtv ValueGOtv Lite
CNN InternationalCNN InternationalCNN InternationalBBC World NewsAl Jazeera
BBC World NewsBBC World NewsBBC World NewsAl Jazeera 
Al JazeeraAl JazeeraAl Jazeera  

10. Audio Channels

GOtv SupaGOtv MaxGOtv PlusGOtv ValueGOtv Lite
Classic FMClassic FMClassic FMClassic FMClassic FM
Radio MileleRadio MileleRadio MileleRadio MileleRadio Milele
Hope FMHope FMHope FMHope FMHope FM
Maisha FMMaisha FMMaisha FMMaisha FMMaisha FM

How to pay for your GOtv packages

GOtv offers multiple payment options for customers, including:

  1. Mpesa
  2. Airtel Money
  3. MyGOtv App
  4. Your nearest GOtv branch
  5. GOtv dealers
  6. PesaPal
  7. CraftSilicon
  8. Visa Card
  9. Local banks

Upgrading your GOtv package

GOtv allows customers to upgrade packages in the comfort of their own homes via simple steps providing maximum and quality channel options. 

To upgrade your GOtv channels, follow these steps:

  1. Open your phone’s messaging app.
  2. Send the text to 22688.
  3. Write Upgrade, followed by a space, then your IUC number.

Alternatively, upgrade or downgrade your GOtv package online by following these steps:

  1. Visit the GOtv website.
  2. Sign in using your IUC and phone number.
  3. Choose “Build a Package”.
  4. Select the package of your choice.
  5. Click “Next”.
  6. Pay for your new package.

Ann Precious is an entertainment journalist with a passion for movies, music, and celebrity news, offering fresh insights into the latest trends and happenings in the industry.