Following several meetings, both online and in-person, between American Tower Cooperation Kenya Ltd (ATC) and Don Bosco Development and Outreach Network (DBDON), an MoU has been signed to establish a series of Digital Communities in Kenya in the Don Bosco institutions, focusing on the TVET centres.
Founded in 1995, American Tower Corporation, one of the largest global Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), is a leading independent owner, operator and developer of wireless and broadcast communications real estate. Their Digital Communities program leverages the power of partnerships to advance ATCs commitment to bridge the digital divide.
On 15th January 2025, the ATC team led by Polycarp Odhiambo and Jacqueline Chomba together with others, and the DBDON team led by Rev. Dr Sahaya G. Selvam and Michael N. Njeru made site-visits to Don Bosco Embu and Don Bosco Makuyu to begin to operationalise the MoU.
Bridging the digital divide through partnership—ATC and DBDON unite to empower Kenya’s TVET centres with digital access and training.
Don Bosco
According to the MoU, Don Bosco Kenya makes available physical space with an existing computer programme in which ATC will set up a computer centre with some laptops together with internet connectivity in such a way that the beneficiaries, especially in the rural areas, can access information online more efficiently and benefit from the digital training offered by the Don Bosco centres.
ATC is also exploring possibilities of collaboration with Don Bosco institutions in other countries in Africa. DBDON will become one of their implementation-partners in Kenya.
