Bitke (Bitcoinke)

https://bitcoinke.io
BitKE (BitcoinKE) is a Nairobi-based media and community organization focused on cryptocurrency, blockchain, and fintech developments across Africa. Founded in 2018 by David Gitonga, it reports on regulation, markets, startups, and infrastructure with a particular lens on digital currencies while tracking continent‑wide trends. Its editorial work spans daily news, founder and regulator interviews, video features, and practical explainers that document how digital assets intersect with payments, banking, and financial inclusion. Beyond publishing, BitKE serves as a convener. It runs meetups and collaborates with industry events, and in May 2023 hosted a policy and regulation forum that brought together the Central Bank of Kenya, the Capital Markets Authority, the Kenya Bankers Association, global exchanges, and local startups to discuss compliance and consumer protection. The organization also provides media and community services for companies building in African Web3 and fintech—commissioned interviews, editorial campaigns, community management, and event programming—aimed at reaching a pan‑African audience of professionals, developers, investors, and enthusiasts. BitKE maintains active communities on Telegram and X, and its editors frequently moderate or speak at regional gatherings. According to its media materials, the outlet reaches more than 100,000 monthly visitors and a social community of 50,000+. With consistent coverage of policy, adoption, and enterprise use cases, BitKE functions as both publisher and ecosystem hub for Africa’s evolving digital‑asset and fintech landscape.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Year the organization started publishing:
2018
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
International
Countries of coverage:
Ghana
Kenya
Other
Senegal
South Africa
Other countries of coverage:

Content

Editorial coverage:
A single topic (such as education, environment or criminal justice)
Type of content produced by theme:
Technology
Journalism genres:
Opinion
Narrative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Newsletter
Social media platforms
Podcast
YouTube
Twitter
Instagram
Tiktok
LinkedIn

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
21,000
Twitter number of followers:
10,000
Instagram number of followers:
775
YouTube number of followers:
1,620
Tiktok number of followers:
58

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
David Gitonga
Directors:
David Gitonga - Managing Editor Michael Kimani - Strategy

Team

Full-time employees:
2
Part-time employees:
2
Freelancers or consultants:
4
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Hybrid model (more than one nonprofit or for-profit)

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