A Wi-Fi signal may not seem like much until it unlocks a classroom, a clinic, or, more importantly, the livelihoods of underserved communities.
That’s the promise behind a new partnership between American Tower Corporation (ATC) Kenya and the Mawingu Foundation, aimed at bridging Kenya’s digital divide one community at a time.
The two organisations have announced a game-changing three-year collaboration to roll out Digital Communities. George Odenyo, CEO of ATC Kenya, believes these technology-powered hubs are the key to providing underserved and unserved areas with access to the internet, digital training, healthcare information, and essential learning tools.
With over 50,000 beneficiaries expected across rural and peri-urban regions, the project will support a wide range of institutions, including vocational training centres, dispensaries, secondary and special needs schools, as well as the surrounding communities.
“We are driven by our commitment to bridging the digital divide. Connectivity, especially in underserved areas, is essential to transforming lives and empowering communities. That’s why partnerships like this one with the Mawingu Foundation are vital,” said Odenyo.
He further highlighted that the life-changing initiative is anchored in ATC’s Digital Communities program, which provides tech-equipped spaces for digital literacy, vocational and financial training, and access to health services.
By leveraging the Mawingu Foundation’s grassroots reach and ATC’s infrastructure, the partnership aims to ensure that digital tools reach the people who need them most.
Farouk Ramji, CEO of Mawingu Foundation, stressed that as the social impact arm of Mawingu Networks Limited, they believe that closing the digital divide must start where the gap is widest.
“This initiative is proof that with the right partnerships, we can deliver meaningful, sustainable internet access where it matters most,” he said.
According to both organisations, the program will prioritise locations with the greatest digital infrastructure gaps, delivering not just connectivity but also skills training that fosters inclusion, education, and job readiness.
“In a country where digital access increasingly determines opportunity, ATC Kenya and the Mawingu Foundation are proving that inclusion starts with connection,” said Odenyo.
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