More communities across Kenya will now be able to access award-winning local and international shows following a partnership between MultiChoice Kenya and X-SOLAR SYSTEMS. The agreement signed will see rural communities purchase the X-SOLAR home system bundled with an option of a DStv or a GOtv decoder. The bundled offer is designed to offer power solutions that meet the needs of off-grid low-income households and businesses looking for greener and cheaper energy solutions while also seeking quality entertainment.
Speaking during the signing of the partnership agreement, Hilary Itela Multichoice Kenya Head of Operations said, “With the changing consumer and lifestyle needs, MultiChoice is proud to be able to offer more families great and affordable entertainment through this partnership with X-Solar. Our mission is to deliver value to our customers by making great entertainment more accessible. We’re reshaping our business to improve our customers’ experience, whenever and wherever they engage with us and opportunities such as this one allow us to deliver our local content, telenovelas, world-class sport and blockbusters straight into the hands and homes of our customers.”
The bundle offer gives customers a home lighting and powering solution consisting of an 80watt solar panel, 6 bright LED lights, a 55Ah battery, 2 USB charging ports, 5x 12-volt charging ports, rechargeable radio and a 24” HD LED TV, plus a full kit DStv decoder bundled with one month DStv Access package for Sh. 75,200. Customers who purchase the bundle with a GOtv decoder will pay Sh. 73,500.
Thomas Hansen, CEO X-SOLAR SYSTEMS said, “We are always looking for new opportunities to offer our clients more value. X-SOLAR SYSTEMS is one of the world’s fastest-growing solar energy providers to off-grid homes, and this partnership serves to increase our reach while offering our customers great entertainment straight to their homes via our clean, safe, and cheap energy solutions available to customers all over Kenya. We are passionate about our mission, which is to provide sustainable energy solutions to the millions of people that do not have access to the grid.”
Customers can make purchases via instalment payments ranging between six to twelve months via established banks, SACCOs and microfinance institutions across the country. The bundled offers are also available at leading X-SOLAR dealer shops, retail outlets, stockists and distributors of renewable energy countrywide. Purchases and inquiries can be made via the toll-free number 0800 720357 or the X-SOLAR website
