Thank you Connecting Africa. This is supercool to be selected as the #hotstartup of the month. We had interesting discussions on future of starts ups in Africa. Read about it.

I mean.. duh.... Bitcoin is now a leading indicator: Zacks Investment Research cnb.cx/4pk7kFT

Broke isn’t just uncomfortable—it’s unforgiving. Society doesn’t care why you’re struggling. It rewards the people who master money and leaves the rest behind. Your financial future is your responsibility. Learn the game, invest wisely, and protect what you build. No one’s coming to save you. Take action now.

Crypto’s biggest competitor isn’t TradFi—it’s Web2’s UX Crypto won’t go mainstream until your grandma can use it, the way she uses Mpesa. We don’t need to reinvent the wheel. We need to make it spin smoother. Let’s stop making excuses and start building products people love to use.

The future is looking ever bright!!! Thank you @KBCC_01

VC money is finally waking up to Africa. Deals are heating up fast. If you had to place one bet today — where would it be? 🇰🇪🇳🇬🇿🇦

Let’s get real: trading isn’t just staring at charts and making quick cash. Keeping your PnL up while staying sane? That’s art. Forget about impressing anyone else—the real battle is proving to yourself you can survive this game, body, mind, and spirit. What’s the hardest lesson trading has slapped you with? Don’t hold back—share your real stories.

Since my CNBC interview, I’ve had a flood of DMs asking about Kenya’s new VASP Bill — so here’s my take: 👉 All crypto players — exchanges, wallets, brokers, token issuers — now must be licensed, meet strict KYC/AML, capital, and cybersecurity standards, and operate under CBK/CMA oversight. 👉 Non-compliance = heavy fines or even jail. 👉 It also opens up new tax revenue from an industry that was previously off-the-books. 💡 My view: This isn’t just policy — it’s Kenya bringing digital assets into the heart of its economy. Expect new jobs in compliance, security, and fintech, plus fresh institutional capital that was waiting for legal clarity. Singapore saw 700+ Web3 firms emerge post-licensing. South Korea’s regulated sector grew 15% in a year. Both saw tax revenues surge. ⚠️ But over-regulation is a double-edged sword. If costs spiral, startups will go offshore and innovation slows. The challenge now: protect users, formalize the market, and still leave space for bold builders. Done right, this could make Nairobi the true financial hub of Africa.

on TV again for South African radio show! Happy to talk about the recent VASP bill in Kenya youtube.com/watch?v=aGuK5kbu…

Had a great time on CNBC Africa’s Power Lunch with @TabithaTmuthoni discussing Kenya’s landmark VASP Bill and how @GoChapaa is building the regulated rails that will power the next wave of digital finance across the continent. 🚀🇰🇪 cnbcafrica.com/media/7760608…

It’s happening

Big things are coming!! Stay tuned!

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Did you know that over 41% of adult Kenyans belong to chamas—informal cooperative savings groups—managing an estimated KES 300B (~$3.4B) in assets? Yet, most operate with zero digital infrastructure, no formal credit scoring, and limited transparency. We’re working to change that. At #GoChapaa, we’re building an onchain infrastructure layer to digitize and scale chamas using: 🔹 AI-powered credit scoring trained on mobile money patterns 🔹 Smart contracts to automate pooled savings, lending, and distributions 🔹 Reputation scores for intermediaries—borrowers and facilitators 🔹 Seamless integration with mobile money + crypto rails The vision: A decentralized, transparent, and trusted financial system rooted in Africa’s most time-tested institution. We call it #DeChama decentralized chama economy. If Aave, Twiga, and M-PESA had a baby — it would look like this. DM us if you’re building, investing, or just curious. #Kenya #DeFi #AI #FintechForGood #CryptoInAfrica #GoChapaa

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