About Us
Ta – nda Swahili word for to spread
Founded in 2015,the first community network in Kenya, as a project called Tunapandanet, transitioned to a Community Network in 2022. Tanda Community Network is a community-led initiative situated in the heart of Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya. As a registered independent non-partisan, non-profit Community-Based Organization, Tanda is driven by its commitment to democratizing technology and promoting digital literacy among the masses. By providing affordable access and empowering women youth, and the elderly, Tanda aims to bridge the digital divide and uplift the community Our primary mandate is to facilitate meaningful access to technology as a catalyst fo positive change. Tanda believes that by equipping the community with functional digital literacy and essential digital skills, we enable them to access better healthcare, education, and employment opportunities, and improve their overall livelihoods.
OUR VALUES
In order to achieve the vision and mission, we are guided by the following core values:
Working for, by, and with the community: We prioritize the needs and perspectives of the community, rather than those of the organization itself, to ensure the organization's work is relevant, effective, and sustainable.
- Inclusivity: We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone, regardless of their background, identity, or beliefs.
- Togetherness: We believe in the power of working together and supporting each other to achieve common goals and overcome challenges.
- Diversity: We recognize and value the unique perspectives and experiences of each individual on our team, and believe that our differences make us stronger.
- Integrity. We mean what we say and say what we mean, and we operate transparently and honestly so as to inspire the trust and confidence of our internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellence. We embrace excellence in our work, to our community and with our stakeholder
OUR VISION
To foster grass root-driven development through connectivity.
OUR MISSION
To catalyse digital transformation by providing Affordable Connectivity, Digital Skilling, and Locally Relevant Content and supporting Movement-Building for inclusive sustainable communities.
Tanda at a glance
First Phase
• Pilot phase of the CN championed by Tunapanda Kibera CBO in 2015
• 5 schools connected with support from the Internet Society
• Grant support from the Internet Society,
APC
2015 - 2020
Second Phase
10/13 villages connected in Kibera 58 centers connected 18 anchor clients Capacity building programs Gender/teachers/youth Local content: podcasts/comic strip Grant support from the Internet Society, CIPESA, APC
2020 - 2022
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Third Phase
Capacity building for CNs Mapping of CNs Online mentorship Participatory Action Research Methodology Learning Exchanges Kenya National School for Community Networks (KNSCN) Grant support from APC
2020 - 2022
Fourth Phase
Licenced as a community Network 112 nodes Colmena Tool deployment Dis/MisInformation
2023 - 2024
Meet Our Team
David Ochiel
Director
David Ochiel
Finance Lead
David Ochiel
Strategy and Partnership Lead
Dvid Ochiel
Intern
