Kenyan internet service provider Mawingu, which is backed by Microsoft, has announced plans to connect one million subscribers across Africa by 2028, targeting underserved rural and peri-urban markets.
The company secured a Sh2.6 billion grant from Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Fund to accelerate its mission of expanding inclusive and sustainable internet access across the continent.
The investment will support acquisitions of local internet service providers as well as the development of digital infrastructure in hard-to-reach areas.
Mawingu said the initiative is designed to bridge the connectivity gap that has historically left many communities on the margins of Africa’s digital economy.
According to the firm, internet access has been proven to drive positive social and economic outcomes, including improved education, greater employment opportunities, higher household incomes, and overall economic growth.“This investment will allow us to reach more underserved communities and empower them with the tools to participate fully in the digital age,” the company said in a statement.
Mawingu currently operates in Kenya but plans to scale operations across multiple African countries in the coming years, positioning itself as a key player in efforts to connect the continent’s unserved populations.
