The numbers continue to prove that, now more than ever, Kenyan viewers are interested in watching high quality local content, and Showmax continues to invest in the Kenyan film and TV industry, building an extensive [c]
Nostalgia is a powerful force. The pleasurable, and sometimes sad, yearning for times past is a feeling that most of us are familiar with. But it’s also an increasingly powerful force in pop culture. One [c]
Samsung Electronics topped the global TV market for the 16th consecutive year with an increase of 19.8% of the market share according to market research firm Omdia. The research firm conducted a study of the global [c]
Prudential, through its community investment arm, Prudence Foundation, has partnered with Akili Kids children’s TV channel, to impart financial skills to over 6 million children in Kenya aged 7 – 12 years, every week. Announcing [c]
Japanese printing and information technology firm Epson has introduced six new home cinema projectors, ideal for film enthusiasts, sports fans and gamers looking for an immersive big screen experience. The new projectors will help to [c]
Ipsos Kenya has launched a media landscape survey that will help organizations keep pace with the changing consumer needs and habits. The Kenya Media Establishment Survey 2022, published in June examines the lifestyles, demographics, and [c]
The ongoing review of the ICT sector law and associated regulations will make the broadcasting industry responsive to emerging realities and rapid technological changes. The review which is being spearheaded by the Ministry of ICT, [c]
Think you’re made for film and TV? Then apply to join the MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy Class of 2023 as MultiChoice is once again searching for 60 aspiring film and TV content creators from Southern Africa, [c]
Mother’s Day is here with us and it’s time for Moms to receive more love, above and beyond what they receive daily. Of course, love can never be enough, but a gesture of love will [c]
In yet another move to invest in the film and TV industry in Kenya, Showmax has unveiled four new Original productions to be released in 2022. The impressive slate includes Kenya’s first Christmas feature film, [c]
Going by the exhibitions made at the CES 2022 early in January, this year we have the biggest TV and the brightest ones – thanks to the basic display technology of OLED. It is probably [c]
The Realness Institute, in partnership with Netflix, has announced an extension for submissions for the 2022 Episodic Lab and Development Executive Traineeship (DET) programmes due to a surge of interest from filmmakers from Africa and [c]
Over the past couple of years, LG Electronics has had a remarkable winning streak with its OLED TV technology. In particular, the LG C1 has been the flat screen to beat, but 2022 just got [c]
For long, I believed (and I know most people did and still do), that the larger the screen size, then obviously the pricier the TV set. It has become like a truism. However, with changing [c]
LG Electronics (LG) will substantially expand the availability of content streaming options for third-party TVs running its proprietary webOS platform. With the firmware update now rolling out, viewers with webOS TVs can enjoy an enriched [c]
When it comes to local TV shows and movies, Showmax is leading the way, with an impressive slate of over 200 Kenyan titles that you can stream or binge-watch on the platform, from Hilary Ng’weno’s [c]
Now approaching its third year, the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Academy is thrilled to announce calls for applications for its sought-after film and TV training programme. Applications are now open and will close on 30 [c]
Africa Day commemorates the founding of the Organisation of African Unity, and it’s coming up this Tuesday, 25 May 2021. While pan-African travel remains a distant dream for now, it’s never been easier to explore our beautiful [c]
MultiChoice Kenya and Azuri Technologies, the first company to launch a complete pay-as-you-go solar TV package in Kenya, have announced a partnership to bring DStv content to off-grid households in Kenya. The partnership bundles Azuri’s TV400 product, the 32” solar [c]
LG Electronics announces the availability of its popular webOS TV platform ecosystem to other TV brand partners, disrupting the status quo in an industry known for its proprietary operating systems across different manufacturers. LG is [c]
Samsung has topped the global TV market for the 15th consecutive year, according to global market research firm, Omdia. Newly released data published on February 23, 2021 notes that Samsung recorded 31.8% in global TV [c]
LG Electronics has announced the global rollout of its 2021 TV lineup, offering consumers greater choice than ever before from an expanded lineup featuring new OLED, QNED Mini LED and NanoCell TVs. Select models and [c]
It’s been a bad year for most things, but not for TV. This year we were locked inside and kept apart for longer than any of us liked, but at least we had good company [c]
Kenyans are set to get even more local and international content with five popular Kenyan entertainment and news channels now available on streaming service Showmax, 24 hours a day. Showmax already streams some of the [c]
Infinix has launched its new X1 smart TV in Kenya. Running on Android TV operating system, the new smart TV is expected to develop the new business line for the company and take the entertainment [c]
Be it cable or fiber optics, both have their own benefits. Both have the potential to provide internet services for homes and services. Fiber optics has been gaining more attention to being a newer technology [c]
Millions of households across Africa, Europe, and Asia-Pacific will be able to access a free-to-air TV channel via SES satellites dedicated to delivering reliable, informative content about COVID-19. The channel, Fight COVID-19, broadcasts content that [c]
In this day and age where almost every view is expressed with a hashtag, no Kenyan actor has felt the brutality of fans on social media lately more than Angie Magio. Magio, the newest villain [c]
Eutelsat Communications has won a multi-year contract with RCS Ghana to provide capacity for the broadcast of its Direct-to-Home (DTH) bouquet bringing content to viewers in Ghana and beyond. RCS will use Ku-Band band capacity [c]
By Akinyi Okulo The government received confirmation of the first case of COVID-19 in Kenya on Friday, March 13, 2020. The Kenyan government then issued guidelines for citizens on actions to be taken in order to [c]
Home solar solutions provider, Azuri Technologies, has moved to help off-grid children across Kenya to continue with their education by accessing learning materials even as schools remain closed. Kenyan schools have been shut down as [c]
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