How Bitcoin Is Powering a Financial Revolution in Kenya's Largest Slum Firstpost Africa
How Bitcoin Is Powering a Financial Revolution in Kenya's Largest Slum | Firstpost Africa | N18G
In Nairobi's Kibera, one of Africa's largest informal settlements, a quiet financial shift is underway. Locals are turning to bitcoin for everyday purchases, from vegetables to tea, thanks to a grassroots initiative by Kenyan fintech AfriBit Africa. For many, it's safer, faster, and more accessible than traditional banking. With over 4 million estimated crypto users in Kenya, the country is fast becoming a leader in Africa's crypto adoption wave. But is this digital revolution empowering or risky for vulnerable communities? Watch how bitcoin is transforming lives in a place long overlooked by banks, one transaction at a time.
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