Empowering Communities Through Digital Innovation
Uvumbuzi Community Network is dedicated to creating inclusive pathways for underserved populations to participate in the digital economy and social progress.
About Uvumbuzi
Building resilient and connected communities through technology and collaboration.
Uvumbuzi Community Network (UCN) is a community-based organization (CBO) domiciled in Kivumbini Ward, Nakuru County, committed to bridging the digital divide and fostering sustainable development through innovation. Rooted in the Swahili word "Uvumbuzi," meaning innovation, UCN exists to spark creativity, resilience, and opportunity in underserved communities. From Nakuru, the network is expanding its reach across Kenya by creating inclusive platforms that combine digital literacy, affordable connectivity, environmental stewardship, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning. By combining technology, indigenous knowledge, and collaborative leadership, UCN builds networks of resilience that inspire self-reliance and innovation.
Our Vision & Mission
Guiding principles that drive our community initiatives.
Vision: To empower underserved communities through inclusive access to digital innovation, sustainable development, and lifelong learning, fostering a resilient and connected society. Mission: To create inclusive platforms that promote digital literacy, environmental stewardship, and social innovation by establishing ICT hubs, supporting e-waste recycling initiatives, and equipping youth and women with practical skills for sustainable development. Our Approach: UCN works with schools, community-based organizations, and local governments to co-create solutions that respond to real challenges faced by our communities.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide everything we do.
Inclusion
Equal opportunities for all regardless of background, gender, or ability.
Innovation
Practical, community-driven solutions to local challenges.
Sustainability
Protecting the environment and creating sustainable livelihoods.
Collaboration
Building partnerships for greater impact and community ownership.
Integrity
Transparency, accountability, and trust in all our operations.
Our Programs
A look at our latest initiatives driving change in our communities.
Our Partners
We are proud to collaborate with organizations that share our vision.
