American Tower Corporation Kenya and the Mawingu Foundation pausing for a photo after the signing.
American Tower Corporation Kenya and the Mawingu Foundation have entered into a three-year partnership aimed at improving digital access in communities that currently lack adequate connectivity.
The collaboration falls under American Tower’s Digital Communities program and is designed to deliver digital literacy for youth, vocational and financial training for adults, and access to healthcare services through technology-equipped spaces.
Institutions set to benefit include vocational training centers, dispensaries, secondary schools, special schools, and their surrounding communities.
The partnership is expected to directly impact more than 50,000 individuals over the duration of the program.
“This is why partnerships with entities like the Mawingu Foundation are vital to achieving our vision of building a more connected Kenya,” said George Odenyo, CEO of ATC Kenya.
“At ATC Kenya, we are driven by our commitment to bridging the digital divide and by the belief that connectivity—especially in underserved and unserved areas—is essential to transforming lives and empowering communities.”
The collaboration will combine the Digital Communities program model with the Mawingu Foundation’s reach in rural and peri-urban areas.
These spaces will serve as hubs for digital skills development and health information access, targeting locations where they are most needed.
Mawingu CEO, Farouk Ramji, noted that “As Mawingu Foundation, we believe that closing the digital divide must start where the gap is widest, and this is in the heart of rural and peri-urban communities that we are dedicated to transforming. The Digital Communities initiative is proof that with the right partnerships, we can deliver meaningful, sustainable internet access where it matters most.”
The initiative also aims to identify institutions that stand to benefit most from digital inclusion. It will address disparities in educational and technological access by making equipment and training more readily available to marginalized communities.
“The Digital Communities initiative is proof that with the right partnerships, we can deliver meaningful, sustainable internet access where it matters most.”
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of American Tower Corporation.
About ATC Kenya:
ATC Kenya is a subsidiary of American Tower Corporation, one of the largest global telecommunications Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), and a leading independent owner, operator, and developer of multitenant communications real estate.
ATC Kenya owns and operates over 4,200 telecommunications sites across the country, helping mobile network operators and other telecommunication providers confidently deliver communications connectivity to consumers throughout Kenya.
About Mawingu Foundation:
Mawingu Foundation is the philanthropic and community development arm of Mawingu, dedicated to bridging the digital divide in underserved regions of Africa.
The Mawingu Foundation is committed to expanding access to meaningful internet connectivity, digital infrastructure, and learning tools that empower youth, educators, and community institutions.
Through strategic partnerships and on-the-ground initiatives, Mawingu Foundation focuses on enabling inclusive access to knowledge, opportunity, and innovation, ensuring that no community is left behind in the digital age.
