How to get 3 months of Showmax for Ksh. 250 with M-Pesa

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 28, 2017

The latest deal by Showmax, a video on demand service in Kenya, allows you to access their wide range of movies and TV shows for 3 months at the unbelievably af...

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Binge watch the complete Game of Thrones on Showmax this October

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 11, 2017

Game of thrones is probably the most popular show on that planet. Showmax, the gift that keeps on giving, has announced that the entire 7th season available for...

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Mr. Robot season 3 will be available for streaming on Showmax this October

Lena AnyuoloSeptember 11, 2017

The third season of Mr. Robot premieres on Showmax first across Africa on Thursday, 12 October 2017, with fresh episodes launching weekly within 24 hours of the...

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You can now watch Showmax on Xbox One

James WamathaiAugust 30, 2017

Showmax can now be watched on the Xbox One. The Showmax app is now available for download on the Xbox Store. Showmax is now available on Android, iOS, Androi...

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Watch the highly anticipated Mayweather vs McGregor fight on Showmax

Lena AnyuoloAugust 17, 2017

The biggest fight of 2017 between Floyd Mayweather and Conor Mcgregor is coming to Showmax. The fight which will air on on August 27th at 5am (CAT) will be avai...

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5 beautiful Kenyan women you should check out on Showmax

Lena AnyuoloAugust 3, 2017

Previously, I wrote about gorgeous Kenyan men that you can watch on Showmax, so it's only fair that we do one for the ladies. Here are some of Kenya's talented ...

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5 awesome shows that you can watch on Showmax this August

Lena AnyuoloJuly 31, 2017

Showmax has an awesome movie and TV series line-up for you this month.There is something for everyone; from the youngest to the eldest member of the family. Her...

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5 hot Kenyan men that you need to watch on Showmax

Lena AnyuoloJuly 26, 2017

My friend has a blog and on one of her posts, she reminisces on old songs and the memories they bring back. If I was to recreate that post with TV characters fr...

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Exclusively watch the exciting historical drama, Taboo, on Showmax

Lena AnyuoloJuly 11, 2017

If you're a fan of historical drama then you better grab that TV remote because Taboo, the latest addition to Showmax is a show that you don't want to miss. ...

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How to try out Showmax for free without entering payment details

Lena AnyuoloJune 28, 2017

ShowMax is making it even easier for you to sign up and watch their shows. With their latest feature, you can now sign up for a 14 day free trial without having...

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Kingdom Season 3 is exclusively showing on ShowMax in June

Lena AnyuoloJune 1, 2017

ShowMax has consistently brought you great content to keep you entertained no matter the weather. It’s safe to say they have a show for almost everyone. They...

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How to enjoy Showmax with Safaricom video bundles

Lena AnyuoloMay 26, 2017

So, you've signed up for Showmax but you only get to use it to stream or download content when you have Wi-Fi. If you're wondering how to take your favourite TV...

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4 Showmax hacks that will make your viewing experience better

Richard MureithiMay 24, 2017

Internet TV service Showmax, with its catalogue of over 20 000 local and international movies and series, has sorted our entertainment for weekends and weeknigh...

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Buy a 3 month ShowMax subscription with MPESA & get 1 month free

James WamathaiApril 25, 2017

Video on Demand Service, ShowMax is offering customers a 1 month free if they buy a 3 month subscription by M-Pesa. The offer applies to both ShowMax Premium an...

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Highly acclaimed TV show, The Young Pope, is now available on ShowMax

Samson NderiApril 13, 2017

Highly acclaimed TV show The Young Pope is available on ShowMax starting today. The video on demand service secured the rights to the joint HBO and Sky producti...

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ShowMax is heavily banking on local content to push uptake in Kenya

James WamathaiApril 7, 2017

Video on Demand service, ShowMax, officially launched in Kenya in October last year. It launched with two products, Select and Premium. The Select version was a...

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10 great new movies and series on Showmax that you can watch this month

Staff WriterMarch 10, 2017

The only way you can beat the Nairobi heat is by staying inside. The video streaming platform Showmax has added awesome new content that is guaranteed to keep y...

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Share your story and win 90 free days of ShowMax

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 20, 2017

We have partnered with ShowMax to give away three 90-day vouchers that will enable the winners to access their video on demand service for free for 3 months. ...

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10 Kenyan TV shows that you can only stream on ShowMax

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 13, 2017

I have been a subscriber to internet TV service ShowMax for some months now and one of the top things I love is that I can watch Kenyan content on there. Some o...

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35 new movies and TV shows that you can watch on ShowMax

James WamathaiDecember 16, 2016

What I love most about Video on Demand service ShowMax is that you can always find something interesting to watch. The content from the different categories i.e...

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Netflix copies ShowMax’s content download feature

James WamathaiNovember 30, 2016

Netflix has introduced a download feature that will enable their customers to save some movies and series on their devices for offline viewing. The video on dem...

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Download movies and series on ShowMax and pay with M-Pesa!

James WamathaiNovember 25, 2016

ShowMax TV service offers its customers in Kenya a choice of paying via M-Pesa. It is pretty straightforward and to make things even easier, I have worked on a ...

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Love movies and series? Here’s 6 things you should know about ShowMax

James WamathaiNovember 18, 2016

ShowMax officially launched in Kenya in October this year with subscription video on demand (SVOD). While ShowMax had been available since last year, the Sho...

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Showmax, a Netflix competitor, has launched in Kenya with M-PESA payments

Staff WriterOctober 5, 2016

South African Video on Demand service (VOD) Showmax has officially launched in Kenya. It has however, been available for use in Kenya since last year. In Ken...

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Subterranea & Jimmy Gathu win awards at the 2025 Zanzibar International Film Festival

Samson NderiJuly 1, 2025

Showmax Originals won multiple awards at the 2025 Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF). The festival, a renowned celebration of global cinema, took place...

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Engage Communications among winners in the SABRE Awards Africa 2025

Samson NderiJune 18, 2025

The 2025 Africa SABRE Awards took place on June 12 in Mombasa, Kenya at the PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort, Convention Centre & Spa. Among the winners we...

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MultiChoice Kenya hosts pre-screening of Shaka iLembe Season 2

Samson NderiJune 15, 2025

MultiChoice Kenya recently hosted an exclusive premiere for the second season of the series, Shaka iLembe. Held at Matteo’s Events in Karen, the event brough...

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Nigerian film, “Over the Bridge”, to premiere in Kenya on June 6

Samson NderiMay 14, 2025

Nigerian psychological thriller Over the Bridge is set to premiere in Kenyan cinemas on June 6, courtesy of Screen Connect. Screen Connect is a new Pan-African ...

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Kenya’s “Untying Kantai” wins Best Writing TV Series at AMVCA 2025

Samson NderiMay 13, 2025

Showmax Original TV series Untying Kantai has won the Best Writing TV Series award at the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (2025 AMVCAs). The awards ce...

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Full list of 2025 AMVCA winners: Kenya’s Philit Productions win 2 awards

Samson NderiMay 13, 2025

The 11th Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) recently captivated audiences across the continent, celebrating the best in African film and television. ...

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MultiChoice launches customer appreciation campaign as it celebrates 30 years in Kenya

Makena Ndung'uMay 2, 2025

MultiChoice is celebrating 30 years in Kenya and they have launched Your World of More, a special anniversary campaign dedicated to appreciating its loyal custo...

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Abigail Arunga on her experience working on 4Play an adult drama

Staff WriterDecember 19, 2024

Abigail Arunga has been a prominent figure in the Kenyan creative scene for the past 12 years with a passion for arts, pop culture, current affairs, and social ...

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Eugene Mbugua on the making of the Hot Seat comedy show

Staff WriterDecember 11, 2024

Eugene Mbugua, the CEO of D&R Studios is a man of many firsts including being the youngest producer to launch a TV show on national television at the age of...

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Vincent Mbaya’s comedy film ‘Sketchy Africans’ set to premiere on November 30

Grace MathekaOctober 25, 2024

A new comedy film Sketchy Africans (Sketchy AF!), from director Vincent Mbaya, is set for its cinema release on November 30, 2024. In the film, a desperate entr...

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Safaricom sustainability report shows an impressive Ksh. 983B injection in the Kenyan economy

Grace MathekaOctober 25, 2024

The latest Safaricom Sustainable Business Report has revealed that the telco has contributed Ksh. 983 billion to the Kenyan economy as it sustained 1,283,329 jo...

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Adapting to a digital future is key to the thriving of Kenya’s entertainment & media industry

Staff WriterOctober 9, 2024

The entertainment and media industry is currently experiencing transformations, resulting in turbulence and uncertainty about the future among its players.  ...

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DStv stream packages prices & channel list in Kenya effective November 2024

Samson NderiOctober 2, 2024

DStv Stream, formerly known as DStv Now, is a way to watch live sport, TV shows, movies and kids shows online without a dish or a decoder. It is a service offer...

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You can now apply for the Multichoice Talent Factory Class of 2025

Staff WriterAugust 15, 2024

 The Multichoice Talent Factory (MTF) program is calling out for entries to the Class of 2025. The program is offers aspiring filmmakers across Eastern Africa a...

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Fareed Khimani to host The Real Housewives of Nairobi Sn2 reunion

Grace MathekaJuly 25, 2024

Media personality, radio presenter and actor Fareed Khimani will return to host the reunion of the dramatic second season of The Real Housewives of Nairobi. The...

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Here’s the new cast of The Real Housewives of Nairobi Season 2

Makena Ndung'uApril 16, 2024

The Real Housewives of Nairobi is coming back to our screens for the second season on May 10 and will be available on the streaming platform Showmax. The pop...

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Catch Ngartia’s ‘Dai Verse’ poetry show on April 21 at Braeburn Theatre

Grace MathekaApril 5, 2024

Ngartia, a Kenyan writer, actor, and director, is set to take to the stage once again after a decade-long hiatus from poetry. His long-awaited two-time show dub...

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DStv stream packages prices & channel list in Kenya effective April 2024

Samson NderiMarch 21, 2024

DStv Stream, formerly known as DStv Now, is a way to watch live sport, TV shows, movies and kids shows online without a dish or a decoder. It is a service offer...

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