Advancing urgent change through Bitcoin
Afribit challenges inequitable systems by directing time, talent, treasure, and trusted networks toward community-led solutions that address root causes, advance social justice, and unlock shared joy in Kibera.
Bitcoin Circular Economy Fund
Every satoshi fuels merchants, training, and infrastructure in Kibera.
By the numbers
Impact at a Glance
Real numbers from on-the-ground activity in Kibera's growing Bitcoin economy.
Community
Real People, Real Progress
Behind every transaction is a Kibera resident building a better future through Bitcoin.
“Bitcoin helps me save without losing value to inflation.”
“My customers pay instantly — no cash, no change problems.”
“I learned to scan a Lightning invoice in one afternoon.”
“Clean the community, earn Bitcoin — it is real change.”
Why Start in Kibera?
Kibera is home to over 250,000 people, many unbanked and many running informal businesses without access to reliable digital finance. Bitcoin changes that.
The Challenge
- Limited access to traditional banking
- Currency inflation eroding savings
- Cash-only economy limiting growth
- Financial exclusion of informal workers
Our Approach
- Lightning Network for instant micro-payments
- Peer-to-peer Bitcoin training programs
- Circular merchant network in Kibera
- Waste-to-Bitcoin incentive programs
Circular Resilience Programs
Four pillars driving Bitcoin adoption from the ground up in Kibera's informal economy.
Micro-Merchants & Traders
The Micro-Merchants & Traders program works directly with local business owners across Kibera to integrate Bitcoin as a practical payment method, backed by onboarding, point-of-sale support, and ongoing field mentorship.
Women's Upcycling Collective
The Women's Upcycling Collective combines craftsmanship training, material access, and Bitcoin commerce so women in Kibera can build sustainable businesses from discarded materials.
Waste Incentives Program
The Waste Incentives Program uses Bitcoin rewards to turn cleanup work into income, motivating youth and community members to collect, sort, and route waste toward recycling, upcycling, or safe disposal.
Boda-Boda "Ride to Freedom"
The Boda-Boda "Ride to Freedom" program trains riders in Bitcoin, helps them earn and save sats, and provides compliance guidance so they can secure licensing and insurance using their own funds.
“Through Afribit, I completed my driving classes and set up my first Bitcoin wallet. I can save sats toward my licensing fees and still spend within the circular economy — supporting other riders and helping the whole community grow.”
Trusted partners & supporters
Backed by organisations who believe in a Bitcoin future for Africa
From global Bitcoin foundations to grassroots organisations, our partners bring funding, training, and infrastructure that makes the Kibera circular economy possible.
- Direct funding & grant support
- Technical infrastructure & tools
- Curriculum design & training resources
- Community events & media exposure
Interested in partnering? Reach out to us
Join the Kibera Bitcoin Community on Fedi
Connect with Kibera's Bitcoin community using Fedi — a federated, censorship-resistant platform that combines secure messaging with Lightning Network payments. No phone number required.
Scan with Fedi app to join the Kibera Bitcoin community
Watch Our Story
Follow the movement on the ground in Kibera.
BBC News
In Kibera, roadside vegetable stands are accepting an unconventional form of payment
AP News
Bitcoin adoption in Africa's largest informal settlement
ABC News
Could cryptocurrency help Africa's biggest slum?
Firstpost
Bitcoin circular economy transforming lives in Kibera
Associated Press
Financial inclusion through Bitcoin in Kenya
Joe Nakamoto
I spent a day using Bitcoin as money in Africa
Frequently Asked Questions
How we move urgent change forward
We focus on justice, unrestricted support, root-cause solutions, and collective action that can unlock greater outcomes than any one actor can reach alone.
Challenge inequitable systems
We help shift access, power, and financial opportunity toward merchants, workers, and families too often excluded from formal systems.
Mobilize every resource
Afribit turns time, talent, treasure, and trusted networks into coordinated action that moves faster and further than money alone.
Increase flexible support
We champion giving that is unrestricted enough to meet urgent needs, strengthen local leadership, and keep momentum alive across programs.
Address causes, not just symptoms
Our work does more than relieve immediate pressure. It builds skills, systems, and relationships that reduce exclusion over time.
Achieve more together
When communities, donors, builders, and partners move together, the outcomes grow and the work carries the joy of shared progress.