Zuku Fiber customers to get access to 3 months of Showmax for Ksh. 250

James WamathaiMay 15, 2018

Zuku Fiber customers can now get 3 months of Showmax for only Ksh. 250. The product called, Zuku plus Showmax, will only be accessible to current Zuku customers...

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10 movies & series to watch on Showmax this month

Lena AnyuoloMarch 6, 2018

If you're pining for something new to watch this month then you're in for a treat. And with the weather at the moment, it’s best to stay indoors and binge on so...

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Try these 3 hacks to save data when using Showmax

Lena AnyuoloFebruary 15, 2018

Data is expensive and the cost of buying bundles so that you can catch up on your favourite shows can be a huge turnoff. Here are some hacks to help you save on...

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10 series and movies that you need to watch on Showmax this February

Lena AnyuoloFebruary 13, 2018

If you haven't got a Showmax subscription, you are missing out on a lot. You will be spoilt for choice with the variety of shows on their platform and they keep...

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How to get Showmax for free with your DSTV Premium subscription

Lena AnyuoloDecember 19, 2017

Like an early Christmas present, Showmax is now included in your DSTV Premium subscription at zero cost. Here is how to activate Showmax on your DSTV Premium ac...

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5 Awesome shows that you can download on Showmax this December

Lena AnyuoloDecember 19, 2017

The month of December comes with a lot of travelling for most Kenyans either to their rural homes or to varied holiday destinations. An internet connection isn'...

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How to get a full year of Showmax for only Ksh. 1,000 with M-Pesa

James WamathaiNovember 30, 2017

Did you know that Showmax adds new series and movies every week? Just this month, subscribers have been treated to the launch of Secrets and Lies, Code Black, S...

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A chat with Denise Mwende, head of content acquisition at Showmax Kenya, on their future content

Lena AnyuoloNovember 13, 2017

Showmax has been around in Kenya for about a year now and since its launch, they have expanded their offering to include more local content and the latest and e...

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Buy these phones from Safaricom & get free Showmax access for a month

Lena AnyuoloOctober 25, 2017

As the festive season draws nearer, it seems the Showmax deals get sweeter. First there was the 3 month subscription to Showmax for the the affordable price of ...

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5 great new shows you can watch on Showmax this October

Lena AnyuoloOctober 2, 2017

October looks like it will be an exciting month on Showmax, especially since all 7 seasons of Game of Thrones will be available. Aside from Game of Thrones, the...

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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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Attention filmmakers: MultiChoice Talent Factory opens applications for class of 2026

Zenia ObamoDecember 23, 2025

The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) is officially inviting the next generation of African storytellers to apply for its 2026 intake. Aspiring directors, scrip...

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Gathoni Kimuyu steps on stage with a story of survival & freedom in “FREE ME”

Zenia ObamoNovember 27, 2025

Gathoni Kimuyu, dubbed Producer of the Year (Kenya Theatre Awards 2024), has spent fifteen years as the unseen force, transforming scripts into cultural phenome...

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The ultimate Christmas movie streaming cheat sheet for 2025

Samson NderiNovember 13, 2025

Whether you’re a fan of festive classics, cheesy holiday romance, or action-packed winter adventures, this comprehensive Christmas Movies 2025 Streaming Cheat S...

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DStv thrills: Landman S2, Last Breath, & the Unspoken War Docuseries lead November Lineup

Zenia ObamoNovember 11, 2025

With fresh premieres, exciting new seasons, and captivating dramas and comedies, there is still plenty of incredible content to binge before November comes to a...

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Protecting Kenyan youth culture: Join the war on content piracy

Staff WriterOctober 22, 2025

In Kenya today, media isn’t just entertainment—it’s the heartbeat of youth culture. It’s the Gengetone beat pulsing through TikTok dances, the graffiti on matat...

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Dr. Catherine Masitsa & Zena Nyambu to join cast of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa

Zenia ObamoOctober 15, 2025

East African flair is set to take center stage as Dr. Catherine Masitsa and Zena Nyambu join a powerhouse lineup for The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Af...

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Single Kiasi Season 4 & Lazizi light up Nairobi in double premiere

Samson NderiOctober 8, 2025

The Kenyan film and television industry celebrated a major milestone as Single Kiasi Season 4 on Showmax and the brand-new Maisha Magic Plus original drama, Laz...

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Kenya’s pay TV market contracts as MultiChoice loses 3.4 million customers

Samson NderiSeptember 25, 2025

The pay-TV landscape in Kenya is undergoing a dramatic shift, with MultiChoice's DStv and GOtv services experiencing a rapid decline. According to a report by t...

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