Why some merchant GPS points still need refinement

Afribit's directory brings together business details and map references for merchants in Kibera.

Use the merchant name, neighborhood, and any verification date shown on a profile when checking a location.

A public map point depends on the quality of the device capturing it. In practice, lower-end phones can report broad error ranges, especially when the merchant is indoors, under roofing, or surrounded by dense structures that interrupt satellite visibility.

Kibera also has tightly packed businesses. When several shops, kiosks, or stalls operate close together, a GPS error can place a public point on the wrong doorway.

A map coordinate and a business's Bitcoin acceptance describe different things. Review the profile details and any verification information, rather than treating a pin alone as confirmation.

If details appear outdated or the location is unclear, contact Afribit at connect@afribit.africa.

Afribit is improving location quality by revisiting coordinates, using better collection practices, and prioritizing neighborhood-first discovery so people can still find businesses even before every exact point is recaptured.

As stronger coordinates are confirmed, Afribit can keep refining the OpenStreetMap and BTC Map references tied to those merchants. The result is a directory that stays useful today while becoming more precise over time.

Use the directory and map references together. Merchant profiles, category filters, and neighborhood details help you check a business location.

If you are visiting a merchant, use the neighborhood label, the business name, and nearby context together. That is the best way to navigate while Afribit continues improving coordinate accuracy across the directory.