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BAMBA DIGITAL TELEVISION

'Introduction

Bamba TV is the first and only free to view digital terrestrial television service in Kenya. Bamba TV is owned by Lancia Digital Broadcast Limited. The service provides consumers access to world class channels via a DVB-T2 set top box decoder and a standard TV aerial. The company plans to install 11 DTT Multiplexes in Kenya. By March 2015, Bamba TV had signed 60 plus local and international television Channels and a number of digital radio channels.. Since the completion of the digital switch over on 30 March 2015, there is no terrestrial analogue television being broadcasted in Kenya. Bamba TV is only one of three licensed DTT broadcast platform providers in Kenya.

'HISTORY'

Bamba TV which launched on 22nd December 2014 in Nairobi has since rolled out to a number of towns in Kenya. The final channel line up for Bamba TV will be completed in April 2015. Bamba TV offers a standard conditional access set top box that airs both exclusive content and available free to air channels. It provides a genre of television programming ranging from Entertainment, International news, Lifestyle, Children, Religion, Sports, Documentaries and local channels to its customers.

The number of channels varies by are of broadcast in Kenya and is available on the company’s website Bamba TV - www.bambakenya.co.ke

CHANNELS

List of Channels and synopsis''' 1.	KISS TV

Kenya's premier entertainment station featuring the best in local and international music 24-hours a day.

2.	ROMANZA PLUS

Romanza TV is home to the most successful telenovelas of recent years, offering the very best in original programming from Latin America, 24-hours a day.

3.	ESTV

Feeding the insatiable appetite for movie stars and entertainment news, our flagship network delivers behind-the-scenes access to blockbuster premieres, red-carpet events, A-list actors and more.

4. JUSTICE TV

JusticeCentral.TV features the sassiest and savviest judges in all of court television.

5.	NIGEZIE

Nigezie showcases Nigeria’s top ranking Actors on a 24 hour Nollywood movie and series channel with a target demographic of 18 - 45.

6.	FILMS ON REEL

Films on Reel is the go to channel for 1000's of classic films in Drama, Western, Action, Horror and Comedy.

7. SMILE TV

Classic children’s programming filled with timeless truths and positive values. That’s the winning philosophy behind Smile of a Child, TBN’s 24-hour network especially for children ages 2-12.

8. FRECKLES TV

A learning channel for kids. Freckle programming appeals to both boys and girls of all ages.

9. ALJAZEERA - ENGLISH

Al Jazeera English offers international news that places people at the heart of the story, rooted in the belief that everyone has a story worth hearing. Through award-winning programming and fearless journalism, it tells authentic stories about people everywhere, without geographical or cultural prejudice.

10. DW

Deutsche Welle is Germany’s international broadcaster. It carries out its legally defined mission while remaining journalistically independent. DW produces and provides media services throughout the world with TV, radio and online content and DW Akademie. We produce multilingual media services for a global audience.

11. FRANCE 24

France 24, the international news channel, broadcasts 24/7 to 250 million homes around the world in French, Arabic and English. The three versions have a combined weekly audience of 41.7 million TV viewers.

12. NHK

NHK WORLD TV is a news/lifestyle channel produced fully in English and broadcast from Japan. Offering the latest news, as well as programs featuring traditional culture and contemporary trends, the channel serves as your gateway to Japan and the rest of Asia.

13. CARS TV

Home of the Emmy Winner for Outstanding Lifestyle Program.CarsTV delivers a full-speed, front-seat view of the latest designs and innovations, racing and restorations. You also get an insider’s look at private collections (Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld, John Cena and others), exclusive auctions across the country, and car show premieres around the world.

14. FASHION TV

Fashion and lifestyle program broadcasting the latest news and information. A global 24/7 television network focused exclusively on fashion, beauty, trends, celebrities and style.

15. WORLD FASHION CHANNEL

Featuring a host of Worldwide fashion and lifestyle programmes that follow global fashion trends and showcase them to the world.

16. RECIPE TV

Recipe.TV brings together some of the world’s greatest culinary artists, from best-selling authors in Ireland to professional chefs in Beverly Hills. And it’s not just interviews — Recipe.TV provides a step-by-step look at how to make their signature dishes.

17. BAMBA KNOWLEDGE 1

Bamba Knowledge 1 is the world of Documentaries that will Enlighten, Educate and Entertain. With the channel you discover the world of History, Science, Technology, The Animal World, Travel, Biographies of people who have changed the world, Health and Automobiles.

18. BAMBA KNOWLEDGE 2

The world biggest and best known speaker take the stage to deliver powerful, thought provoking conversations courtesy of TED that we air 24hours a Day.

19. GOD TV

An international Christian channel broadcasting from Jerusalem, God TV offers programming ranging from Bible teaching, to motivational seminars, youth concerts and live events.

20. PEACE TV

Peace TV is a Muslim channel that features internationally famous scholars and orators. The television programmes are available in English.

21. PRESS TV

Press TV is a 24-hour English language news channel that offers round-the-clock news bulletins every half-hour, a series of repeating commentary programmes and round-table panel discussions, as well as documentary-style political films. 22. JCTV

JCTV is a Christian youth network, designed for the 13-30 age group. Among other things it offers Christ centered music videos with positive messages and relevant issue driven talk shows.

23. iFILMSTV

IfilmsTv is an experience for the whole family. It offers Persian movies and sitcoms 24/7,  all in English.

24. MOVEE4U

MOVEE4U provides exciting original and popular series, such as cooking, sports, music, comedy, drama and famous Star studded Encores and Fresh Original Movies. Extending to also provide children’s programming, western series for the elderly generation, “No one left behind” Movie time is still Prime – with back to back movies every day.

25. WWX CHANNEL

The Wild World Xtreme Channel bringing the best of action and extreme sports. Ripping the slopes to the streets, to the back woods, to the thundering surf, the WWX TV adventure never ends.

26. AFRICAN MOVIE CHANNEL

The channel provides the best of Nigerian movies on a 24 hour basis.African Movie Channel (AMC) is a global player in the rapidly expanding African film industry, which is the second largest film industry in the world. 27. COMEDY TV

Comedy TV showcases Hilarious Stand Ups and Sitcoms. Comedy programming has never been funnier.

28. WORLD WAR CHANNEL Check out the World Wars, a channel that takes viewers on an epic ride through the biggest war the world has ever seen.

29. TBN

TBN is the world's largest religious network, delivering the Christian message of hope around the globe via television, internet and mobile devices.

30. THE CHURCH CHANNEL

The network's programming consists of Christian worship services, 90% of which must be of an instructional, evangelistic or ministerial nature.

31. DOVE TV

A Christian channel dedicated for entertainment, education with a close focus on tours and travel adventure.

32. OFIVE

OFIVE is a Trendsetter and Alternative Media providing exclusive contents in various genres including Hip-Hop, Soul, Electro& Pop Rock.

33. CLUBBING TV

Clubbing TV is the first international TV channel exclusively dedicated to dance music, DJs and Club culture. Clubbing TV is the 1st media that put all these elements together. Their: offer a complete and global vision on the international Clubbing scene right through their different programs, each one showing a different face of this attractive and entertaining world. DJ interviews, top nightclubs, dance festivals from around the world and more.

34. INSPIRATION TV

Inspiration TV is an outreach of Inspiration Ministriesand serves over 150 nations throughout Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Caribbean, Australia and New Zealand, and features a unique blend of Christian programming for the entire family.

35. JANTA TV

Janta TV is a 24/7 National Hindi News Channel whose journalist act independent, impartial and honest in performing news activities based on sharing value to its viewers, advertisers and patrons. 36. HIP TV

HipTv is an African urban contemporary music and lifestyle channel, borne out of the need to create rich compelling contents for the youth audience. The channel is known and respected for entertainment news, incisive and exclusive interviews, red and carpet moments amongst others. HipTv has over 26 exciting programmes that cuts across almost any topic under music and lifestyle umbrella. HipTv is largely regarded as the number one music content channel from Nigerian to Africa and the world.

37. TVC News

Africa's First Pan African News Channel located in the heart of Lagos, Nigeria with Bureaus across Africa, London and the United States

38. CHANNEL M1

Get ready for the ultimate viewing experience with ChannelM1.We have got you covered while you are on the move with exciting movies, music videos, documentaries and sport

39. CMTV

CMTV is a Portuguese 24-hour news channel operated by Cofina, owner of Correio da Manhã, a notable Portuguese newspaper (tabloid).CMTV aims to expand to other platforms as the exclusivity contract expires.It reached the top 30 channels in Portugal and expanded to Angola and Mozambique in 2014.

40. LAUNCH TV

Launch TV is a new multi-media family entertainment network introducing new original series and movies including groundbreaking premier pilots which invite the audience to cast their comments and vote to decide Launch TV’s upcoming shows.

41. CARTOON CLUB

Cartoon Club is introduces cartoons and drawing pictures of characters from them. The cartoons shown are mostly those of Warner Bros., but included animations from Raymond Briggs and John Lasseter. Cartoon club also explored animation techniques and gave viewers tips for making their own cartoons at home.

42. MMA WARRIORS

Today’s Champions battle with the hopeful stars of tomorrow. Watch full contact combat as fighters use every style of martial arts and more to defeat their opponent.

RECEPTION EQUIPMENT

'''Receivers '''

Reception of Bamba TV requires a Bamba DVB - T2 Set-top Box.

Aerial

Bamba TV uses a UHF High gain Antenna.

Service price

Bamba TVs Set Top Boxes (Decoders) cost you 3,299 Kenya Shillings. No subscription fee.

STB features and models

Bamba TV has three set top boxes (decoders)designs Bamba 114 (CA), Bamba 215 (CA1) and Bamba 115 (CA2). Bamba 114 (CA) has been faced out of the market and the only decoders in the market as at present are Bamba 215 (CA1) and Bamba 115 (CA2).

STB Feature

Bamba 114 ( CA) is an MPEG4/H.264 decoding box with a USB Media player (Music, Video and images),HDMI Output, RCA Port (CVBS), 7 Days Electronic program guide (EPG), Conditional Access, Low Power consumption, HD Output Consumption.

Bamba 215 (CA1) is a MPEG4/H.264 decoding box with a USB Media player (Music, Video and images), HDMI Output, RCA Port (CVBS), 7 Days Electronic program guide (EPG), Conditional Access, Low Power consumption, HD Output Consumption is upgradeable, USB PVR and Time shift which allows you to pause and record live TV.

Bamba 115 (CA2) is a MPEG4/H.264 decoding box with a USB Media player (Music, Video and images), HDMI Output, RCA Port (CVBS), 7 Days Electronic program guide(EPG), Conditional Access, Low Power consumption, HD Output Consumption is upgradable, USB PVR and Time shift which allows you to pause and record live TV.

'References'

www.bambakenya.co.ke