Kenyan women get a structured gateway into Bitcoin with Cohort 11 of Bitcoin Dada

For many women, the barrier to entry has been twofold: a male-dominated technical culture and the structural limitations of local financial systems. This era of exclusion can only be dismantled by high-impact education designed to bypass legacy banking friction.

At the center of this movement is Bitcoin Dada.Founded by Lorraine Marcel, the organization operates on the principle that financial sovereignty should not be a closed circuit.

The collective has already reached over 1,500 women across 13 countries and recently secured a $10,000 BTC donation from Samara Asset Group to scale their educational infrastructure.

Wallet Workshops: Beyond the Hype

They also recently concluded intensive wallet workshops in Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda. These sessions proved that the hurdle is rarely a lack of interest, but rather a lack of guided, hands-on experience. Bitcoin Dada is successfully converting curiosity into active participation.

The Kenyan Context: Navigating the Middle Ground

The curriculum’s emphasis on real-world use cases is critical in the local landscape. Kenyan developers are already experimenting with the Lightning Network for micro-transactions, while traders utilize peer-to-peer platforms to hedge against inflation. A structured cohort that demystifies custody and regulatory compliance reduces the knowledge gap that often fuels skepticism from both users and regulators like the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).

Your Turn: Cohort 11 Applications Are Open

The gateway to this movement is now open through Cohort 11 applications. This program targets women looking to join the ranks of the Dada Devs—engineers who contribute directly to open-source Bitcoin repositories. The curriculum focuses on three core pillars:

• Fundamentals: The architecture of decentralized protocols.
• Practical Use Cases: Solving economic hurdles within the African context.
• Financial Sovereignty: Managing assets without intermediaries.

Beyond technical skill-building, the cohort serves as a powerful networking engine. Several Kenyan startups have already launched from these sessions, leveraging regional connections to form partnerships that tap into the diaspora market.

How to Apply

Access the application form here to join the next generation of African tech leaders.