Published to mark the International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent – 25 July 2026
Access to quality healthcare does not always have to begin at a hospital. Sometimes, it can begin with access to the right information. For women and girls, that could mean searching for information about pregnancy, understanding symptoms linked to conditions such as endometriosis, finding the nearest health facility, or connecting with a healthcare provider without travelling long distances. As healthcare continues to embrace digital solutions, reliable internet is becoming an important part of that journey.
The International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent shines a spotlight on the barriers that continue to prevent many women and girls from accessing quality healthcare. This year’s theme, “Right to Health – A Fundamental Right Still Denied,” reminds us that these challenges are often shaped by where people live, economic inequality and unequal access to essential services. Reliable internet is helping remove one of those barriers by making trusted health information and digital health services easier to access.
Reliable connectivity is making it easier for women and girls to access trusted health information, learn about maternal and reproductive health, understand conditions that often go undiagnosed for years, book appointments and access virtual healthcare services. For those living in rural and underserved communities, these opportunities can make informed health decisions easier and bring essential services closer.
Reliable internet is also strengthening the healthcare systems that women and girls rely on every day. Doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals can access online training, collaborate with specialists, use digital health platforms and stay connected to the latest medical knowledge, helping improve the quality of care available in their communities.
Mawingu WIFI is helping make these opportunities possible. As one of the country’s leading internet service providers, Mawingu provides reliable internet connectivity to homes, businesses, schools and health facilities across 31 counties, helping bridge the digital divide and expand access to essential digital services.
One example is in Makueni County, where the Mawingu Foundation, in partnership with the County Government of Makueni and Proximie, is supporting public health facilities with reliable internet connectivity. The initiative enables healthcare workers to access digital tools, receive remote specialist support, and strengthen healthcare delivery closer to the communities they serve.
According to Mawingu CEO Farouk Ramji, meaningful connectivity is about more than getting people online. It is about creating opportunities that improve lives by connecting communities to education, healthcare, business, and the digital economy.
The impact of reliable internet is beyond a single connection. It helps a young woman access trusted health information. It supports an expectant mother seeking maternal health resources. It equips healthcare workers with the digital tools they need to provide better care. Together, these connections help create healthier, more informed, and more resilient communities.
Today, Mawingu serves more than 35,000 homes, schools, businesses and health facilities across 31+ counties in Kenya, supported by over 200 base stations. As the company continues to expand its network, it remains committed to building resilient digital infrastructure that connects underserved communities to opportunity. Through reliable connectivity and partnerships that advance digital inclusion, Mawingu is helping ensure that more women and girls have access to the information, services and opportunities they need to lead healthier lives.
To learn more about Mawingu’s commitment to rural connectivity and digital inclusion, visit mawingu.co To learn more about the Mawingu Foundation and its community programmes, contact Charles Watiri at charles.watiri@mawingu.co or visit Mawingu Foundation
