Since 2014, Mawingu Networks Ltd started as a non-profit organization bringing electricity to low-income rural areas. Over the years, Mawingu Wifi has grown to be one of the leading internet service providers in Kenya along with others like Faiba from JTL.
Mawingu unlimited internet connection is now available in Nyeri ,Nanyuki, Meru, Embu, Karatina and other nearby town centres.
Mawingu, the fixed internet service provider, has secured Series B funding of KES 1.12 Billion to expand in 25 counties. The fixed internet provider, plans to expand its reach with a $6 million investment from InfraCo Africa, with the support of E3 Capital and Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank FMO, which contributed $1.5 million each.
Mawingu aims to extend its coverage to 25 more counties over the next five years, connecting a quarter of a million people.
Currently, the fixed internet service provider serves 7,500 customers across 15 counties and has a 1.5% fixed data market share, putting it in 6th place in the Kenyan market, which Safaricom dominates.
The company focuses on the rural market with hopes of increasing access to affordable internet connectivity for underserved households and businesses.
Demand for fixed Internet has surged in recent years following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 as people lean towards working from home and schools adopt e-learning.
Here’s a list showing Mawingu Wifi bundle packages as well as installation fees in both home and bespoke plans.
BUNDLE PACKAGES | INSTALLATION FEES | MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION | INTERNET SPEED |
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Bronze Home Packages | Ksh. 4,500 | Ksh. 2,000 | 5MBPS |
Silver Home Packages | Ksh. 3,500 | Ksh. 3,000 | 10MBPS |
Gold Home Packages | Ksh. 2,500 | Ksh. 4,000 | 20MBPS |
Bronze Bespoke Packages | Ksh. 8,500 | Ksh. 4,000 | 5MBPS |
Silver Bespoke Packages | Ksh. 6,500 | Ksh. 6,000 | 10MBPS |
Gold Bespoke Packages | Ksh. 4,500 | Ksh. 8,000 | 20MBPS |
To pay for your internet, you can do so through any of these methods:
- Selfcare portal
Visit our selfcare portal and select “Customer Action” >> “Make Payment” - Mpesa
Paybill: 579950 / Account: Your current account number
Note: Never pay directly to staff. All payments must be made through one of these channels.