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Mawingu connects Taveta Town to affordable Internet
- -Mawingu has now connected 26 counties in Kenya, providing more than 15,000 homes and businesses with meaningful Internet.
- -The firm secured KSh1.12 billion financing in 2023 to support its expansion drive across the country, with the aim to connect 250,000 Kenyan households and businesses in the next five years.
Nanyuki, Kenya: Tuesday, January 16, 2024: Internet service provider, Mawingu, has announced the expansion of its network to Taveta Town in Taita Taveta County to provide affordable Internet and unlock opportunities for households and businesses.
This brings the number of counties to 26 that the firm has so far connected across the country. ”
In its initial progress update for 2024, Mawingu’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Farouk RAMJI says: ”
“Our expansion into Taveta Town marks another milestone met towards our long-term vision of making meaningful connectivity accessible to more Kenyans. The digital economy in the country is rapidly expanding and we want to support more Kenyans to tap into the knowledge and connections that it provides.”
Already operational in 26 counties and with more than 15,000 active customers, Mawingu remains committed to connecting towns and urban centres which have not been well served and generally neglected by other providers.
Mr. RAMJI adds:
Apart from Mawingu customers getting to access meaningful Internet, the firm is testing fibre in some existing markets, as it seeks to further improve Internet quality in the coming months.