M-KOPA connects 100,000 homes to PAYGO Solar TV

M-KOPA has connected 100,000 homes to solar TVs across East Africa enhancing information inclusion in off- grid homes.

In a recent M-KOPA report dubbed “Tuned In” shows that solar TV is driving information inclusion in off- grid homes as new solar television owners feel a new level of confidence and social inclusion and this is driving civic engagement. Off-grid homes with radio, smart phones and television now have access to almost all of the information channels that on grid homes have.

Jesse Moore, CEO at M-KOPA says, “M-KOPA is about transforming our customers’ lives through quality and affordable products. An M-KOPA TV plays a really positive role in helping our customers feel more connected, informed and engaged.”

With M-KOPA households having an average of five inhabitants, this is calculated to be bringing 500,000 new TV viewers into the information economy. Information access has traditionally been a huge challenge for off grid households living, with inhabitants having to travel to watch news – often at a cost.

The M-KOPA 400 comes with a 20W battery, 20” TV, two lights, a torch, a phone charger and a radio. Customers pay a deposit of Ksh 3,000 followed by daily instalments of Kshs 125 for two years. Customers with a good credit standing with M-KOPA can also upgrade to TV in three months.

Paul Sendeu, 100,000th customer from Kiserian says, “I am delighted to own TV for the first time. I will now watch news together with my family. My children will now also be able to access entertaining and informative content from the comfort of our home and which we could never get before.”