The kids are extremely excited schools are closed and the holidays are here. They can be a handful and turn the house upside down. That’s the joy of the holidays, but every parent would appreciate a break from the mischief every so often.
This Easter, DStv and GOtv are coming to the rescue with a host of entertainment to keep the kids glued to their screens. There is a line-up of shows from the classic Boomerang cartoons to Nickelodeon’s popular animated characters, Disney’s live-action and an unrivalled collection of feature films to give your kids the ultimate watch experience.
DStv will take the little ones on a mystery solving adventure with Tom & Jerry’s Meet Sherlock Holmes at10:55 am on Boomerang Ch. 302 on 2 April.
It’s an extra special Easter weekend on Nick Jr Ch. 307 with holiday themed episodes of Paw Patrol at 1 pm and Blaze & The Monster Machines at 1:36 pm on 3 April. Join in the Easter adventure on Nicktoons Ch. 308 with holiday themed episodes of Peppa Pig at 5 pm and 44 Cats at 1:36 pm on 4 April.
They can also join Tom & Jerry as they go on an adventure of a lifetime caused by a bar of chocolate & a little bit of luck on Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory on 5 April at 10:55 am on Boomerang Ch. 302.
Whether your kids enjoy the High Definition experience on television or prefer to enjoy their favourite shows on a device, with one subscription you are covered so the fun doesn’t end for them whenever, wherever with the DStv App.
GOtv Kids can enjoy Teen Titans Go! Easter Weekend on Cartoon Network Channel 67 on 2 April or catch Elinor Wonders Why on PBS Kids Channel 65 on Friday 2 Aprilat 16:05 CAT.
There’s a special Easter Marathon STUNT on Nick Junior onSaturday 3 April and Sunday 4 April at 1pm where the kids can spend some quality time with all their favourite characters Blaze And the Monster Machines, BubbleGuppies, Butterbean’s Café, Paw Patrol, Rusty Rivets and Top Wing on a 3 hour marathon Easter special.
Extra special shows also lined up include Guess with Jess on Jim Jam Ch. 61, Arthur on PBS Kids Ch. 65, PinCode on Da Vinci Ch. 66, The Thundermans on Nickelodeon Ch. 62 and Mira Royal Detective on Disney Junior Ch. 60
Stay subscribed to DStv Family today from as little as Sh. 1,380 per month to enjoy the best shows on offer for the kids this Easter. GOtv customers can get GOtv Plus for the best variety of kid’s entertainment for only Sh. 815.
DStv customers can purchase the full kit HD Zappa decoder including a dish kit plus one-month subscription on the DStv Access package for only Sh3,999 with an option to upgrade to Premium, Compact Plus or Compact to enjoy riveting shows on Maisha Magic Plus.
GOtv Customers can purchase the GOtv decoder plus one-month GOtv Plus subscription for Sh1,299.
Customers can purchase the decoders by simply dialing *423#, or via online platform Jumia, or at any MultiChoice Kenya branch, dealer outlet or select supermarkets countrywide.
Here are the top shows for the kids this holiday
Stock up on some snacks because DStv and GOtv is bringing the kids the best shows this holiday season. From sunrise to sunset, there is a great line-up of new shows for the kids to binge on this April. With a long line-up of entertainment for all ages showing at all times of day, there won’t be a single dull moment this month. Here are some of the top shows your kids will love from the time they wake up right until their heads hit the pillow.
Nickelodeon specials
New season of Spyders S2 begin April 1 until April 23 and will air every Monday to Friday at 7pm. Bikini Bottom Buddies Stunt begins 3 April to 25 April and will form weekend viewing every Saturday and Sunday at 12.30pm. Danger Force S1 brings new episodes every Sunday at 7pm from 11 April to 16 May. The kids can look forward to new episodes of Barbapapa which airs daily from 18 – 30 April at 6.20am. Side Hustle S1 begins on 25 April until 30 May and will form Sunday evening viewing from 7.25pm, while Ollie’s Pack lands on Nickelodeon from 26 April to 13 May and will air every weekday from 4.30pm. Nickelodeon is on DStv Channel 305 and GOtv Channel 62.
JimJam Specials
Beginning April 1 JimJam presents an Educational Block Stuntwhich will air daily at 9.00am. Fireman Sam S10 also premiers on the channel on April 1 every Thursday at 9.04am. On 3 April, the kids can tune into Fireman Sam – Set for Action the Movieon Saturday at 1.09pm and Fireman Sam – Heroes of the Storm Movieon Sunday 4 at 1.09pm.10 April presents Fireman Sam – Alien Alert Movieat 1.09pm. JimJam is on DStv Channel 310 and GOtv Channel 61.
Da Vinci Specials
The learning never stops on DaVinci with daily shows of Early Morning with Da
Vinci beginning1 April at 7.00am. New episodes of Do You Know? premier every Saturday and Sunday at 3.30pm from 3 April as well as new epidotes of Siyaya: Wildest Cape every Wednesday and Thursday at 5.00pm. 11 April features Can you fix a brain like mine, brand new to Da Vinci every Sunday at 11.00pm. From 12 April, the kids can follow Xploration Nature Knows Best S1 every Monday to Friday at 9.00pm and Darwin and Newts from 17 April every Saturday and Sunday at 10.00am. For the kids who love technology, Hyper Evolution: Rise of the Robotsairs every Wednesday at 9.30pm. Da Vinci is on DStv Channel 318 and GOtv Channel 66.
Cartoon Network Specials
Brand new episodes of Monster Beach S1begin on 12 April on Cartoon Network and will air every weekday at 6.15pm. Power Players premiers on 19 April and will air every Monday to Friday at 7.45pm. New episodes of Teen Titans Go! will air every Monday from 22 April at 9.30am and Teen Titans Go Movie Stunt airs on 26 and 27 April at 9.30am. Catch the new episodes of Apple and Onion every Monday to Friday at 7.25pm. Cartoon Network is on DStv Channel 301 and GOtv Channel 67.
