About MDV

Who We Are

A legally registered Kenyan non-profit, built by young innovators with a bold mission to end digital exclusion.

Our Mission

Closing Kenya's Digital Gap

Mwangaza Digital Villages is dedicated to closing Kenya's digital gap by providing women, youth and underserved communities with access to technology, internet services, and STEM initiatives — creating pathways to education, employment, and economic inclusion.

"Digital literacy is not a luxury. It is a basic necessity."

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Our Vision

A Kenya where every young person, regardless of geography or income, has equal access to digital tools and the skills to use them.

Our Values

Inclusion, sustainability, community ownership, green innovation, and measurable impact — these guide every decision we make.

Our Approach

We build locally, train locally, and measure relentlessly. Every hub is self-sustaining and designed to outlast the initial investment.

Founded By

The People Behind MDV

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Isaac Okello

Co-Founder & Director

Age 33. Isaac drives the strategic vision and operations of MDV. Based in Nairobi, he has dedicated himself to building technology solutions that work for underserved communities across Kenya.

+254 716 150 790 · isaacabok@gmail.com
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Debra Nyandusi

Co-Founder & Programmes Lead

Age 29. Debra leads community engagement and programme design. Her focus on gender parity ensures that women and girls are centred in every digital hub MDV establishes.

Legal Status

Legally Registered in Kenya

Mwangaza Digital Villages Limited is incorporated under the Companies Act, 2015 as a Private Limited Company. Registration No. PVT-MA1598ZJ, incorporated 5 June 2025.

Our Journey

Phase Roadmap

  • Phase 1 — Secure Funding & Partnerships

    6 months. Engaging NGOs, corporate funders, and government agencies to secure the $1,045,000 required for the pilot programme.

  • Phase 2 — Site Selection & Hub Setup

    6 months. Establishing 10 solar-powered digital hubs across 5 counties: Narok, Kisii, Migori, Turkana, and Tana River.

  • Phase 3 — Launch Training & Community Engagement

    12 months. Running full digital literacy, STEM, and smartphone access programmes across all hubs simultaneously.

  • Phase 4 — Measure Impact & Scale

    Ongoing. Rigorous impact assessment, iteration, and expansion beyond the initial 5 counties based on outcomes data.