NAIROBI, Kenya — Cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 platform Bitget has continued its push to equip Kenyan youth with digital finance skills, hosting a masterclass focused on how to choose and manage crypto wallets.
The session broke down the key differences between custodial wallets, which are managed by third-party providers on behalf of users, and non-custodial wallets, which give users full control of their private keys and digital assets.
The event is part of Bitget’s global Blockchain4Youth initiative aimed at closing the digital finance knowledge gap among youth.
Held in downtown Nairobi, the event combined live instruction with peer engagement, reflecting a growing appetite for blockchain education in Kenya.
“Blockchain4Youth isn’t just about education, it’s about opportunity,” said Vugar Usi Zade, Chief Operating Officer of Bitget.
“By equipping young people with knowledge and practical insights into Web3, we are planting the seeds for a more inclusive and globally connected future.”
Launched in 2023, Blockchain4Youth is backed by a $10 million (Sh 1.42 billion) commitment and aims to reach students and young professionals through university collaborations, workshops, and community events across the world.
Africa, where crypto adoption is fast growing, is one of its key focus regions.
Bitget says its mission goes beyond just onboarding new users it’s about long-term engagement through education.
With Nairobi’s event, the platform adds momentum to its goal of building sustainable, local blockchain ecosystems that include rather than exclude.
As Web3 technology slowly moves into the mainstream, particularly in regions with untapped digital potential, Bitget’s approach signals how crypto firms are repositioning themselves not just as platforms for trading but as drivers of digital literacy and economic participation.
According to recent data from global blockchain analytics firms, Kenya ranks 28th worldwide in crypto adoption, reflecting the country’s growing engagement with decentralized finance tools, despite ongoing regulatory uncertainty.
As of 2025, Kenya is home to an estimated 733,300 active crypto users, up from just 10,400 in 2017, a more than 7,000% growth over eight years.
Industry analysts forecast that Kenya’s crypto revenue will reach around Sh 6.1 billion (US$41.7 million) by the end of 2024, with an average revenue per user of Sh 8,400 (US$57.20).
