Why this site exists
Most crypto guides that rank in Kenya were written for readers in London or New York and then had “Kenya” added to the title. They tell you to “link your bank account” or “pay with PayPal”, and they skip the questions Kenyans actually ask: how do I pay with M-Pesa without getting scammed, why did my Binance P2P order freeze, what does the new VASP Act mean for me, and how much will this really cost in shillings?
CryptoKenya answers those questions. Every guide starts from how money really moves in Kenya — M-Pesa Send Money, agents, Paybills, Equity and KCB transfers, chamas and SACCOs — and works outward to the exchanges and wallets.
What we cover
- Buying and cashing out with M-Pesa, P2P and bank transfers, with real Safaricom tariffs.
- Exchange reviews that list concrete facts for Kenyan users: KES routes, fees, ID checks, licences and known problems.
- A coin hub for the coins Kenyans actually search for, from USDT and Bitcoin to Worldcoin and Pi.
- Law, tax and safety: the VASP Act 2025, KRA rules, and the scams doing the rounds.
- City guides for Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Nakuru, because a trader at the port has different needs from a farmer in the Rift Valley.
How we work
Our editorial team researches each page from primary sources: exchange help centres and fee schedules, Safaricom’s published tariffs, Central Bank of Kenya and Capital Markets Authority notices, Kenya Law, KRA and reputable Kenyan and international press. When we cannot confirm something, we say so instead of guessing. You can read the details in our editorial policy.
Prices on the site come live from CoinGecko’s public API. If that service is unavailable, the converter shows the last known rate together with its date, so you always know how fresh a number is.
Independence
CryptoKenya is not owned by an exchange, a token project or a bank. Mentions of companies, logos and links to their websites are there so you can check information at the source. Brand names belong to their owners.
Talk to us
Spotted a mistake, an outdated fee or a scam we should warn people about? Email support@cryptokenya.co.ke or use our contact page. We read everything, and corrections go live quickly.