StarTimes: The Family Living Room Centerpiece

By / Published March 2, 2015 | 8:31 am

In Kenya, TV plays a central role in family interactions. In fact, in some households, TV is so central to life such that there is no other form of interaction. Most do not have dining room but almost all have living rooms with television sets. TV time brings families together. It is a country tradition. Every evening when everybody is home, you all bundle together to watch news and local programmes or Mexican soap operas. Even though digital migration has been dramatic and traumatic for many, it should not kill this spirit, it should enhance it. StarTimes are doing that to their credit.

The packages that StarTimes are offering are tailored to suit any type of family. There is something that everybody likes. They offer channels that leave you entertained, educated, and inspired. All this at pocket friendly rates. Starting from just Ksh.5 you can enjoy more variety to your analog TV with better picture and sound quality.

Kids love TV. They actually are the one who spend most of their time on the tube. So why subject them to having TV which only spares 1 hour for them? StarTimes has numerous kids shows that will keep them entertained and educated. Jim Jam for example is a Channel specially dedicated to preschool children. Nickelodeon is also another channel available in StarTimes. Pre-schoolers, kids, teens, teens and parents can watch fun, exciting shows exclusively on Nickelodeon. Child Smile is a children channel created by Trinity Broadcasting Network. Smile of a Child TV offer quality Christian Children’s programming 24 hours per day. This will help your child grow spiritually as he/she grows physically.

In every Kenyan household, there is that one person or two who loves soap operas and dramas. The Star Novela channel will keep them entertained. The channel airs exciting novelas (mini–series), your favorite love stories and dramas. The stereotype is that people who love soap opera find African movies fascinating. If that is the case in your family, you will love Africa movie channel which brings you brings you the best in Nollywood cinema: your favorite naija movies, soap-operas, drama series, comedy and Households with teenagers in them will have their TV playing music as much as possible. Mtv base will be a favorite to them. MTV Base is the unrivalled ‘urban’ music channel, playing only the very best in R&B, Hip Hop, Kwaito and Dancehall. On Sunday set the mood for church in your house thanks to the Gospel Music Channel, God TV and Family TV channels.

For the sport fanatics, no more going to the pub to enjoy your favorite sport. Do it right from your home with your family where you belong. Whether you love football, American football, athletics, rugby, boxing or motor racing, StarTimes has something for you.