Fidel Otieno is the Founder of Bitika, a Bitcoin platform that makes it simple for the everyday Kenyan to buy bitcoin via M-Pesa in just 3 direct steps. A software engineer by training and a passionate Bitcoiner at heart, Fidel is dedicated to building tools that expand access to Bitcoin as a fair and open monetary network.

Driven by the belief that Bitcoin should be for everyone—not just the tech-savvy—he focuses on breaking down barriers to adoption through intuitive design and community engagement. Fidel is also an active advocate who enjoys “orange pilling” and sharing with newcomers the possibilities that Bitcoin unlocks for financial freedom and inclusion.