Welcome to The Web3 Mashinani Initiative
Empowering grassroots youth with the transformative power of blockchain and decentralized technology. Our focus is practical: training, onboarding, and upskilling in community‑building, development, marketing, and beyond. Join us in bridging the digital divide, amplifying young voices, and reshaping the future—one block at a time.
Our Partners
Empower thousands of grassroots innovators.
Partner or sponsor a cohort.
Cover venue costs, supply tooling credits, or host a bounty challenge — your brand will be spotlighted across every workshop and demo day.
Our Mission
- Introduce
- Bring Web3 tools, knowledge, and opportunities directly to grassroots communities, bridging the digital divide.
- Educate
- Offer hands-on training, mentorship, and real-world insights to spark blockchain literacy and local innovation.
- Empower
- Foster a community-driven environment where youth can build projects, collaborate, and drive meaningful impact.
Upcoming Events
June 5 2025
Intro to CEXs
Google Meet
Introducing Centralized Exchanges, P2P markets and spot trading
- Completed
May 10 2025
Web3 Mashinani Pilot – Mombasa
Mvita ICT Centre
Hands-on onboarding with Minipay, wallet setup, and intro to DeFi.
- Completed
May 19 2025
Minipay Recap & Sweatcoin Intro
Google Meet
Recap on basic user training for Minipay, Q & A and Intro to Sweatcoin
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Building Grassroots Web3 Communities
At Web3 Mashinani we close the digital divide by bringing accessible blockchain education directly to grassroots youth—equipping the next generation with skills and confidence to thrive in a decentralized future.
Meet our team
We're a dynamic group of builders, dreamers & doers.
Ibrahim Aziz
Project Lead
Edwin Munyui
Research Lead
Lujan Odera
Program Lead
Levis Miriti
Data Analytics Lead
Daniel Gitau
Creative Director
Faizah Naserian
Community Lead
Rashid Athman
Instructor
Ibrahim Abdi
Data Analytics
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need blockchain knowledge to attend?▼
No. Every cohort starts with hands-on user training— wallet setup, on-chain basics, and safety tips. From there we mentor you until you can pick a path in development, community, or marketing.
How much does it cost?▼
Zero shillings. Our workshops are fully sponsored by Web3 protocols and ecosystem partners, so venue, facilitation, and materials are covered.
Can I request an event for my community?▼
Absolutely! We love taking Mashinani on the road.
Request an EventHow do I sponsor?▼
Partner with us to fund cohorts, provide dev tooling credits, or host bounties. We’ll highlight your brand across all sessions.
Become a Sponsor