MultiChoice Slashes Decoder Prices for Festive Season, But Is It Missing the Point?
MultiChoice's festive decoder price cut is criticized for ignoring the real issues: high subscription costs and the need for streaming...
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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.
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Companies Launch New Product Offers and Financing in Kenya - November 2025
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