Development phase — services not yet commercially available

KDNKakuma Digital Network
In Development

Projects & Initiatives

A proposed portfolio for community connectivity and inclusion.

Each initiative is in development. Descriptions below outline target beneficiaries, objectives, proposed activities, expected outcomes and partnership opportunities.

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Portfolio

Proposed initiatives

All projects: In Development
In DevelopmentProposed initiative

Kakuma Community Connectivity Project

A foundational project to assess, design and establish community-centered connectivity in Kakuma.

Target beneficiaries
Refugees, host communities, households, local institutions and community organizations.
Objectives
  • Assess connectivity needs
  • Design a sustainable network model
  • Establish governance and support structures
Proposed activities
  • Community consultation
  • Technical site assessments
  • Supplier and regulatory engagement
  • Pilot planning
Expected outcomes
  • A validated network design
  • A phased implementation roadmap
  • Community-informed service priorities
Partnership opportunities
Infrastructure partners, technical advisors, grant funders and community organizations.
Discuss partnership
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Affordable Internet for Households

A household connectivity initiative focused on affordability, family access and student learning.

Target beneficiaries
Households, students, families and individuals in refugee and host communities.
Objectives
  • Define affordable package ambitions
  • Reduce cost barriers
  • Support home learning and communication
Proposed activities
  • Household needs research
  • Package modelling
  • Installation process design
  • Interest registration
Expected outcomes
  • Clear household service concepts
  • Transparent future pricing principles
  • A registered interest base
Partnership opportunities
Donors, equipment suppliers, ISPs and community mobilizers.
Discuss partnership
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Connected Schools and Learning Centres

A connectivity initiative for schools, training centres and learning spaces.

Target beneficiaries
Schools, learning centres, training providers, students and educators.
Objectives
  • Enable digital learning access
  • Support institutional connectivity
  • Explore sponsored connectivity
Proposed activities
  • Institutional needs mapping
  • Connectivity design
  • Partnership outreach
  • Digital learning alignment
Expected outcomes
  • Institutional connectivity proposals
  • Potential sponsorship pathways
  • Improved access to online learning resources
Partnership opportunities
Schools, universities, NGOs, education funders and technology companies.
Discuss partnership
In DevelopmentProposed initiative

Women and Youth Digital Inclusion

A digital inclusion initiative prioritizing women and youth participation in the digital economy.

Target beneficiaries
Women, youth, persons with disabilities and underserved community members.
Objectives
  • Expand digital skills
  • Improve online safety
  • Support access to online opportunities
Proposed activities
  • Digital literacy sessions
  • Internet safety training
  • Online opportunity awareness
  • Accessible learning design
Expected outcomes
  • Improved digital confidence
  • Safer internet use
  • Greater participation in online learning and work
Partnership opportunities
Community organizations, trainers, donors and inclusion specialists.
Discuss partnership
In DevelopmentProposed initiative

Community Wi-Fi Access Programme

A public hotspot programme to provide affordable access in selected community locations.

Target beneficiaries
Community members, visitors, students, small businesses and public spaces.
Objectives
  • Identify suitable public locations
  • Design affordable access
  • Promote safe usage
Proposed activities
  • Location assessment
  • Hotspot design
  • Safe-use guidance
  • Coverage planning
Expected outcomes
  • Proposed coverage zones
  • Community access concepts
  • A phased hotspot rollout plan
Partnership opportunities
Local authorities, community leaders, infrastructure partners and funders.
Discuss partnership
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Digital Entrepreneurship Initiative

A programme to help entrepreneurs and small businesses use connectivity for economic participation.

Target beneficiaries
Entrepreneurs, retail shops, cybercafés, digital service providers and small offices.
Objectives
  • Support digital business tools
  • Encourage online services
  • Strengthen local enterprise
Proposed activities
  • Business needs assessment
  • Digital skills workshops
  • Online opportunity awareness
  • Business connectivity planning
Expected outcomes
  • Better digital readiness
  • Stronger local business connectivity
  • Expanded access to online markets
Partnership opportunities
Business associations, technology companies, trainers and development partners.
Discuss partnership