𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗡 𝗠𝗨𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗖𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳-𝗼𝗳-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗜𝗡 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
"Bitcoin is more than just technology—it’s freedom. Personally, it represents the ability to challenge traditional systems and build something transformative. It’s a tool that connects me with like-minded individuals across the globe, " Martin Mutonga.
At just 21,
@Martin Mutonga, Martin has been an active participant in Africa's Bitcoin ecosystem, demonstrating relentless determination, effort, and belief in Bitcoin's transformative potential for African economies.
Discovering Bitcoin in 2020 while working at AfricaAI, Although he studied Bitcoin casually at first, his passion ignited in 2024 when he founded Bitcoin Nairobi (
@Bitcoin Nairobi) on February 10, 2024.
His mission has been to democratize and break down the barriers to Bitcoin education, challenging the gatekeeping he observed in the community.
𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔 𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗖𝗬: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳-𝗼𝗳-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦
Martin's contributions to the Bitcoin space are significant, particularly in education and merchant adoption.
Through Bitcoin Nairobi (
@Bitcoin Nairobi), he has successfully onboarded seven (7) merchants, promoting Bitcoin as a tool for financial inclusion.
“Seeing young people learn about Bitcoin despite the challenges is my greatest reward,” he says
His most notable project, Bitcoin School Kenya (bitcoinschoolke.com), has since 2024 educated over 150 students, despite personal financial sacrifices.
Martin vision extends beyond education as he worked with initiatives like
@Afribit Kibera, TrezorAcademy,
@The Core - Bitcoin Education,
@Tando.me, and Bitsacco, all aimed at enhancing Bitcoin's adoption and understanding in Kenya.
𝗔 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
“If we collaborate more, we can save on operational costs and leverage our diverse skills,” he explains.
Martin advocates for collaboration among African Bitcoiners, seeing it as crucial for leveraging collective skills and reducing operational costs.
His involvement with projects like
@Afribit Kibera and TrezorAcademy reflects his commitment to this vision. He emphasizes the importance of unity in what can often be a competitive environment.
𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗠𝗦
@Martin Mutonga has faced numerous challenges, including financial constraints and scaling issues.
However, his dream of nation-state Bitcoin adoption fuels his drive. He encourages continuous learning and starting small for those contributing to Bitcoin projects in Africa.
𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡
Martin’s journey is far from over, and he’s calling on the global Bitcoin community to join his mission. His current focus is scaling Bitcoin adoption with a focus on expanding Bitcoin education in Kenya.
He welcomes support and collaboration from anyone inspired by his work, which you can reach out to him through the following channels:
𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗖𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗡𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗜 𝗡𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗥: npub1pw778uxwkky3xgq7w3anykdwdw9g46xy8de9mnau0kgwzz375zkq3udv57
𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣: +25737684314
𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗟: martin@btcnairobi.com
In his commitment to decentralization, Martin has left traditional social media platforms and now engages exclusively through NOSTR:
𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗡𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗿:
Martin Mutonga
| Founder of Bitcoin Nairobi & Bitcoin School Kenya | Bitcoin Merchant | Servant of the Lord |
𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡
Martin Mutonga’s story exemplifies the power of vision, education, and community in the Bitcoin space.
His work not only educates but also empowers individuals, laying the groundwork for a decentralized economic
His journey is an example of "𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳-𝗼𝗳-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸" — building, teaching, collaborating and inspiring others to join the Bitcoin revolution.
