OUR Economy, OUR Rules, OUR Future! Over the weekend , we unlocked REAL Bitcoin power – face-to-face, right here in our community.We didn’t just talk about "Bitcoin" We built the foundation for Kibera’s OWN circular Bitcoin economy: Taught 30+ neighbors to send/receive sats on Lightning wallets (fees cheaper than M-Pesa!) Connected 4 local vendors ready to accept BTC for chapatis, repairs & phone credit Solved problems TOGETHER: How to cash out small sats? Peer to Peer Why THIS matters for Kibera: No Banks Needed: We moved value peer-to-peer – no delays, no limits, no gatekeepers. Inflation-Proof Savings: Learned how Bitcoin protects our hard-earned shillings. Real Ownership: Your keys = YOUR money. Not the state’s. Not a corporation’s. OURS.

This interview captures some of our thoughts in depth

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How Bitcoin Adoption Is Transforming Life in Kibera as a Medium of Exchange—Afribit Founder Ronnie Mdawida Explains

Bitcoin is gaining ground in Kibera, Kenya’s largest informal settlement, where locals now use BTC for food, water, and daily essentials. AfriBit...

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Kibera’s women are taking charge by using Bitcoin, sharing knowledge, and lifting each other up. Circulating Bitcoin within the community builds collective strength over time, fostering financial inclusion and independence. True freedom and sovereignty begin when women claim their own worth. #Spedn

In Kibera, Bitcoin isn’t just talk, it's how we live. We buy, sell, pay, and even save in Bitcoin. Every single day. Zero fees. No middlemen. Protected from inflation. This is real financial freedom on the ground. #spedn

Back from the Bitcoin Unconference! Epic energy connecting grassroots projects, graduands & new Bitcoiners. Huge shoutout to all who shared wisdom. At Afribit Kibera, we celebrated 12+ young graduates from different training platforms. These new community nodes are driving: Kibera’s Bitcoin circular economy Peer-to-peer education on Bitcoin’s life-changing power One graduate moved us deeply — turning their Bitcoin journey into raw, powerful lyrics. Hear the anthem of hope yourself → @Man Like Kweks @npub1gp0y...6atj #Bitcoin #Kibera #AfribitKibera #BitcoinCircularEconomy #GrassrootsBitcoin #BitcoinEducation #FinancialInclusion #Nairobi #CommunityNodes #Unconference

Emancipating ourselves from fiat slavery. Bitcoin is our generation’s redemption song. One sat at a time—freeing minds, freeing money. #Bitcoin #SoundMoney #RootsAndBitcoin #AfribitKibera #EverySatCounts #Nostr #Decentralize

Willie bought a fresh pair of shoes in Kibera… and paid with Bitcoin. He couldn’t believe it -sats for shoes, right in the heart of the Kibera community. No banks. No friction. Just freedom. Bitcoin isn’t the future. It’s now and it’s local. #BitcoinInKibera #PayWithSats #BitcoinYouth #CircularEconomy #EverySatCounts

This young champion just bought a jersey using Sats from a local merchant in Kibera. Bitcoin is powering real change! #BitcoinInKibera #SpendSats #YouthPower #BitcoinForChange

Lilian earns her SATs through the upcycling & recycling project, where she helps turn old garments and fabric scraps into beautiful mats. Thanks to the Afribit Kibera recycling program, she gets paid in Sats and uses some of them to buy daily groceries from local merchants who accept Bitcoin. This is how we grow the Bitcoin circular economy in Kibera one step at a time. Join the movement. #PayMeInSats #EverySatCounts #BitcoinKibera #CircularEconomy

Thanks to @BITCOIN ARUSHA for visiting @AfribitKibera & spending SATS in our growing BCE! Arusha to Kibera, Bitcoin is thriving building the future, one SAT at a time. Shoutout @Man Like Kweks @npub1zkr0...k6ec @BitcoinBeach @AdoptingBitcoinCapeTown #BitcoinCircularEconomy #SpendSats #BitcoinAfrica

Every day in Kibera we edge closer to the #BitcoinStandard thanks to the incredible support of @BitcoinBeach and @npub1zkr0...k6ec . Our circular economy is flourishing, empowering local entrepreneurs, driving true financial inclusion and securing our community’s future. #Bitcoin #FinancialInclusion #Kibera #CircularEconomy #BitcoinBeach #BTC

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"Art and music have always been powerful tools for delivering a message. Mitch and the kids from Afribit Kibera, who are also learning about Bitcoin, are using these creative expressions to spark excitement and raise awareness about Bitcoin adoption and the circular economy." @The Core - Bitcoin Education @Man Like Kweks

When Bitcoin circulates effectively, it not only becomes more attractive but also captures the attention of those who resist progress. So far, so good—the transformation is undeniable. #sat #are #flowing!! Special thanks to @Bitcoinbeach & @npub1zkr0...k6ec for the continued support

When a Bitcoin circular economy is combined with education, the results are extraordinary. Join us in building a vision where anyone can take part and thrive. It’s simple—be part of our Kibera Bitcoin circular economy! @npub1m3tu...m888 @npub1zkr0...k6ec

Our partnership has been incredible so far, and our circular economy continues to grow each day. The waste management teams are circulating sats within our merchants, Bitcoin is becoming a daily topic of conversation in our community. Special thanks to the amazing individuals. @Bitcoinbeach @BitcoinEkasi @obi @Machankura8333 @fedibtc @bitsacco @thecore21m @BitEduhub @noelynesumba @mary_imasuen, for making this a reality!!

https://www.forbes.com/sites/frankcorva/2025/03/01/a-bitcoin-economy-forms-in-africas-largest-informal-settlement/ @Frank Corva Thank you .

Day 1.. #Sats are flowing and circulating at AfriBit Kibera circular economy—no more fiat currency. It's that simple! Take a shower and conveniently pay in sats. Special thanks @Bitcoinbeach And @BitcoinEkasi for making this vision a reality

We provided sats for them and later spent them in the community. Raw images capture the journey: security guards visiting Ronnie to learn about Bitcoin, We’re bringing everyone on board as we grow the Bitcoin movement! Thank you, @Bitcoinbeach, for your unwavering support!