Kenyans can now enjoy the services of a mobile television following the launch of the service by Safaricom and DSTV.

However consumers will be required to acquire mobile phones configured to receive DVB-H broadcast at a cost of 25,000 shillings and a monthly subscription fee of one thousand shillings from the first of July.

The subscription is being offered freely until June 30.

The service will initially be available in Nairobi through 10 local channels including KBC and international channels and customers can also access entertainment-based websites.

Safaricom CEO Michael Joseph says the launch signifies a revolutionary step in the mobile market and the development of both the mobile service provider and Multichoice.

"We have been working on this partnership for the past one year and today's launch finally delivers what we have been promising our subscribers all along-unequivocal audio visual content streamed to your mobile phone handset in a simple manner", said Joseph.

DMTV Chief Finance Officer Nicolas Katsikides termed the launch as a proud moment as Kenya becomes one of the few countries in Africa to launch mobile television.

"I would like to thank the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation and Safaricom for the assistance and support they have given us in making all this possible", he said.