Avith TV, part of the ATN (Avith TV Network), is a leading East African streaming platform delivering live news, entertainment, sports, and on-demand content to millions across Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and beyond. Launched in 2020, ATN connects viewers with premium local and international programming through innovative apps, websites, and smart TV integrations, fostering community and cultural exchange in the digital age.

Our Mission and Vision

ATN empowers East Africans with accessible, high-quality media that informs, entertains, and unites. Mission: “Stream the heartbeat of Africa—live, local, limitless.” Vision: Become the top digital broadcaster in Africa by 2030, reaching 20 million users with 99.9% uptime and 4K/HDR content. Core values include inclusivity, innovation, integrity, and community focus, prioritizing underrepresented voices in Kinyarwanda, Swahili, English, and Luganda.

Company History and Milestones

Founding (2020): Started as a Rwanda-based IPTV service amid COVID lockdowns, broadcasting local news to 50K users.
2022 Expansion: Launched apps for Android TV/Samsung, hit 1M users, partnered with MTN for mobile streaming.
2024 Growth: Added Uganda/Kenya servers, live sports rights (Rwanda Premier League), 5M monthly actives.
2025 Achievements: 4K upgrades, ad platform launch, accessibility certifications; reelected as top streaming service in East Africa surveys.
Backed by local investors and tech accelerators; HQ in Kigali with 150+ employees

Leadership Team

Role	Name	Background
CEO & Founder	Paul Kakumba	Media entrepreneur, ex-RTNB director, Council member.
CTO	Aisha Mwangi	15+ years in streaming, former Google Cloud engineer (Nairobi).
CCO (Content)	Bosco Mugisha	Award-winning producer, 20 years in East African TV/film.
CMO	Fatima Ali	Digital marketing expert, grew MTN Uganda campaigns 300%.
CSO (Sustainability)	Dr. Elias Nkusi	Accessibility advocate, Rwanda NDPC advisor.

Advisory board includes telecom execs and media regulators.

Our Content and Channels

Curated for diversity:

Live News: 24/7 Rwanda/Uganda/Kenya feeds, global headlines.
Entertainment: Nollywood/Kenyan series, reality shows.
Sports: Football (AFCON qualifiers), basketball, athletics.
On-Demand: 10K+ hours, kids/family zones, originals like “ATN Voices.”
Exclusives: Election coverage, cultural festivals.
Partnerships: BBC Africa, Al Jazeera, local stations; 85% African content.

Technology and Infrastructure

Streaming: Adaptive bitrate (ABR) up to 4K/60fps, low-latency HLS/DASH.
CDN: Hybrid Cloudflare/AWS Africa edge nodes for <2s starts.
AI Features: Smart recommendations, auto-captions (95% accuracy).
Security: DRM (Wide vine/PlayReady), end-to-end encryption.
Servers in Kigali, Lagos, Cape Town; 99.99% uptime SLA.

Coverage and User Stats

Reach: 12M+ registered, 7M monthly actives (70% mobile/TV).
Demographics: 55% 18-34, 60% urban, balanced gender.
Peak Metrics: 2M concurrent viewers (e.g., AFCON finals).
Rwanda: 40% market share; expanding to Tanzania/Ethiopia.

Corporate Responsibility

Accessibility: WCAG AA compliant, free features for disabilities.
Sustainability: Carbon-neutral ops, e-waste recycling.
Community: Scholarships for 100+ media students yearly; free access in schools.
Diversity: 65% female staff, local hiring mandates.
Donations to Rwanda Red Cross, anti-dis info campaigns.

Careers and Opportunities

Join ATN: Open roles in engineering, content, sales (avithtv.com/careers). Remote-friendly; competitive salaries + equity. Internships for university students.

Awards and Recognition

“Best Streaming Platform” (Digital Awards 2025).
“Innovation in Media” (East Africa Tech Summit 2024).
ISO 27001 certified for security.

Contact and Follow Us

Media kit/press: info@avithtv.com. Thank you for being part of the ATN family—we stream forward together!