Kenya's Crypto Industry Urges Government to Deepen Bitcoin Understanding as VASP Framework Finalizes

According to reports from Bitcoin.com and Capital FM, technology executives at a recent Nairobi conference urged Kenya's government to deepen understanding of digital assets as the country advances its first comprehensive crypto regulatory framework following the 2025 passage of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act.

Industry leaders, including Trevor Kimani, CEO of AlphabloQ, and Robert Kirubi, chairman of Talo Africa, called for sustained collaboration with policymakers to craft rules that protect consumers without stifling innovation. By April 2026, the National Treasury had gathered public inputs to finalize new licensing and tax reporting standards. The Central Bank of Kenya and Capital Markets Authority are designing compliance requirements, including mandatory fund segregation, insurance coverage, and local bank accounts for state oversight.