MultiChoice Kenya, now under CANAL+ ownership, has announced significant price cuts on its DStv and GOtv decoders for the festive season, aiming to attract new customers. However, critics argue this move misses the core issue of high subscription costs and rigid package structures.

• DStv Zapper decoder price reduced to KES 850 from KES 1,199; GOtv decoder reduced to KES 799 from KES 999.
• The promotion immediately targets new customers and runs until December 31, 2025.
• This strategy comes after a $2 billion takeover by CANAL+ in September 2025 and follows previous subscription price hikes in July 2025 that were widely criticized.

Stanbic Bank Kenya has launched a new financing package for solar adoption, offering up to 100% financing and 10-year loan tenors to remove upfront cost barriers for homeowners and businesses. This initiative, in partnership with Safer Power Limited, aims to boost solar energy uptake in Kenya.

• Up to 100% financing with a 10-year loan tenor is available for eligible clients, including a payment moratorium during project development.
• For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), projects under $50,000 (KES 6.5 million) no longer require audited financial statements, relying instead on account turnover records.
• Stanbic Bank is waiving processing fees and offering discounted interest rates for SMEs, with no additional collateral required for qualifying clients using Tier 1 solar hardware.

Vivo Kenya has opened pre-orders for the new Vivo V60 Lite 5G and 4G smartphones, featuring a 6500mAh battery, fast charging, and AI cameras. Pre-orders are available from November 3rd to November 9th, with prices starting at KES 34,999.

• The 5G model costs KES 42,999, while the 4G variant is priced at KES 34,999.
• Both models include a 90W FlashCharge and a 50MP Sony IMX882 main camera with AI Aura Light Portrait.
• Early buyers receive a travel bag, a chance to win a local getaway, a 2-year warranty, and a 1-year free screen replacement.