Mtaani University – Digital Skills for East African Entrepreneurs
African entrepreneur using smartphone for business
Free Digital Skills Training

Transform Your Business through Digital Skills

Join 85,000+ East African entrepreneurs who use our simple digital tools to grow their businesses, with an average income increase of 4.8×

Mobile-Friendly Learning
Low Data Usage
100% Free Access
85,000+
Entrepreneurs Trained
4.8×
Average Income Growth
70%
Women Entrepreneurs
Supported by
Partner
Technology Partner
Financial Partner
Simple Process

How Mtaani University Works

Our simplified approach makes it easy for any entrepreneur to learn digital skills

1

Enroll Free

Register in under 2 minutes with just your phone number

2

Choose Your Path

Select skills that match your business needs

3

Learn Anywhere

Access lessons on any device, even with limited data

4

Grow Business

Apply skills immediately to increase your income

Real Transformation Stories

Meet Our Successful Graduates

These entrepreneurs transformed their businesses through our digital skills training

Amina's small vegetable stall before
Before
Amina with smartphone after
After
Amina Kenyatta

Amina Kenyatta

Vegetable Vendor, Nairobi

“I was selling vegetables at the same small stall for 15 years, barely making $3 a day. After learning WhatsApp Business and mobile payments, my daily income went from $3 to $15, and I’ve hired two full-time assistants.”
500%
Income Increase
Traditional craft seller before
Before
Modern digital business after
After
Rehema Suleiman

Rehema Suleiman

Craft Seller, Tanzania

“I used to sell traditional crafts to tourists locally. Now I showcase my products digitally and ship to customers around the world. My revenue has grown by 800% since learning digital photography and marketing.”
800%
Revenue Growth
Traditional learning settings
Before
Digital learning
After
Emanuel Okoro

Emanuel Okoro

Tech Entrepreneur, Kenya

“I had a university degree but couldn’t find work. I learned to develop simple websites for local businesses. Now I run a digital agency with five employees, creating online presences for businesses across Eastern Africa.”
50+
Business Clients
What Students Say

Hear From Our Entrepreneurs

Real feedback from people just like you who have transformed their businesses

“I was skeptical at first, but the WhatsApp Business training changed everything for my tailoring shop. I now have a customer database of over 200 clients and send them updates about new fabrics. My monthly income has doubled!”

Faith Mwangi

Faith Mwangi

Tailor, Nairobi

“Learning to take good photos of my products and post them on Instagram has connected me with customers I never would have reached before. I ship my handmade jewelry across Kenya now, and even to Uganda and Tanzania!”

James Omondi

James Omondi

Jewelry Maker, Mombasa

“The financial literacy program taught me how to track my expenses and plan for growth. I secured a microloan that helped me buy a refrigerator for my food business. Now I can store more products and my profits have increased by 60%.”

Grace Mugambi

Grace Mugambi

Food Vendor, Arusha

Live Learning

Webinars & Workshops in Tanzania

Join our live sessions in Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam, and Arusha to learn directly from experts and connect with fellow entrepreneurs

Lighting Workshop in Tanzania
Workshop
June 10, 2025 • 1:00 PM EAT

Product Photography Workshop – Zanzibar

Hands-on training on how to take professional-quality photos of your products using just your smartphone.

James Omondi

James Omondi

Product Photography Expert

Digital Marketing Webinar in Zanzibar
Live
June 15, 2025 • 3:00 PM EAT

WhatsApp Business Mastery – Zanzibar

Learn how to set up and optimize WhatsApp Business for maximum customer engagement and sales growth in our Zanzibar workshop.

Sarah Kimani

Sarah Kimani

Digital Marketing Expert

Financial Planning Workshop in Dar es Salaam
Workshop
June 22, 2025 • 10:00 AM EAT

Small Business Financial Planning – Dar es Salaam

Interactive workshop in Dar es Salaam on budgeting, expense tracking, and preparing for business loans and investments.

Peter Mutua

Peter Mutua

Financial Advisor

E-commerce Workshop in Arusha
Upcoming
July 5, 2025 • 2:00 PM EAT

Building Your Online Store – Arusha

Step-by-step guide to creating an online presence and selling your products through digital platforms in our Arusha workshop.

Grace Wanjiku

Grace Wanjiku

E-commerce Specialist

Training Workshop in Tanzania
Workshop
July 18, 2025 • 9:00 AM EAT

Business Skills Training – Dar es Salaam

Comprehensive classroom training on essential business management and leadership skills for entrepreneurs.

Grace Mugambi

Grace Mugambi

Business Coach

Free Digital Skills

Choose Your Learning Path

Select the right skills that will transform your business and income

Financial Literacy

Master business planning, expense tracking, and accessing microloans to grow your business.

  • Business Planning & Budgeting
  • Financial Record Keeping
  • Microloan Application Process
  • Profit Reinvestment Strategies

Mobile-friendly lessons – Learn on any phone

6 weeks 88% completion

Business Expansion

Scale your business with digital marketing, e-commerce, and online sales strategies.

  • Social Media Marketing
  • Digital Product Photography
  • Simple Website Creation
  • Regional Market Expansion

Mobile-friendly lessons – Learn on any phone

10 weeks 92% growth rate
Support Our Mission

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Your support helps us provide quality education to petty traders, street vendors, and unemployed graduates across East Africa

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$25
  • Support one student’s materials
  • Digital literacy training access
  • Quarterly impact reports
  • Recognition on our website
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