Since 2012
We're a top growing WISP in Kisumu.
aherinet is a Social Enterprise that operates a Community Wireless Internet Service within Kisumu County. It was registered in 2020 as a pioneer community network in Kenya.
Our Core Values
• Agility – high level of flexibility and adaptability to suit our clients’
needs
• Honesty- we promote openness, transparency and accountability
• Equity – Provide a service that is consistent across all our clients
• Reliability – we are dependable, proactive and time cautious
• Innovative –We are creative, encourage new ideas and constantly
strive to exceed expectations
Our Goals
- Provide connectivity to the informal settlements in Kisumu where
62% of Kisumu residents live– Obunga, Nyalenda, Bandani,
Manyatta and kaloleni. - Provide connectivity to the Micro enterprises “ mama mbogas” in
market places – Kibuye, mamboleo market, kiboswa, Kondele, kcity,
Dunga - Provide connectivity for schools and institutions in our community
- Provide digital literacy the community members
To build a resilient Community Wireless Internet Service Provider
(WISP) that is secure, stable and resilient according to
Communication Authority of Kenya Licensing guidelines and global
best practice that will offer quality of service. - To build a loyal customer base that will act as the Community
Wireless Internet Service providers ambassadors and anchor clients
for sustainability
Social Impact
aherinet is currently offering affordable internet connectivity to homes within
Kisumu county outskirts and rural areas where there is a majority of the unserved population, increasing the connectivity levels in Kisumu County.
Covid 19 pandemic exposed the great divide in the education sector where aherinet connect 50 schools to the digital space to promote and facilitate a continuation of eLearning. We aim to connect 1000 schools in Kisumu, Siaya and Homabay.
Through partnerships and connectivity of the digital villages, We have conducted awareness sessions at community level that have increased digital literacy to participants and have also trained TOT at the village level for program continuity.
Micro enterprises comprise over 67% of employment for Kisumu county residents, through installation of hotspots in concentrated micro business areas,
aherinet has been able to facilitate trade and inclusion in the digital economy
through connectivity and training.
Our internship program continuously impacts the digital skills gap by offering
practical sessions and mentorship.
