Security first
Every decision starts with the security of user funds: cold wallet storage, withdrawal controls, 2FA, passkeys, and multi-layer account protection.
Building the future of finance
A cryptocurrency exchange by Chainwaka Technologies. Open, transparent markets for everyone.
LiveListed assets
20+Fiat currencies
10Blockchain networks
24/7Market access
Our mission
We are building an exchange that combines the reliability and compliance of traditional finance with the openness and innovation of crypto. Our goal is to make it possible for anyone, anywhere, to participate in the digital economy safely and confidently.
Headquartered in Nairobi, a city at the forefront of mobile finance innovation, we bring a unique perspective to crypto: one shaped by markets where financial infrastructure is still being built, not just upgraded.
What we stand for
Kenya-first, accessible
Crypto should be simple and local. We start with Kenya and M-Pesa, with card, bank, and PayPal funding, and clear, honest limits during beta.
User focused
We build for real people, from first-time buyers to active traders. Simple by default, powerful when you need it.
Transparency
Real-time system status and clear fee schedules. No hidden costs, no surprises.
Our journey
2024
Coinwaka begins: core wallet and payments infrastructure built
2025
Model B buy and sell, spot trading, P2P, and merchant payments developed
2026 Q2
Chainwaka Technologies registered in Kenya (Business No. BN-OVS6J37W); Coinwaka enters controlled beta
Next
Preparing for compliance under Kenya’s VASP framework; expanded products subject to approval
Leadership
PKN
Founder & CEO
Building Coinwaka from the ground up: product, payments and wallet architecture, and the vision for accessible, honest crypto access starting in Kenya.
Engineering
Core Platform
The wallet, payments, and on-chain systems behind Coinwaka, built for correctness, security, and uptime.
Risk & Compliance
Safety & Regulatory
KYC/AML screening, transaction monitoring, fraud detection, dispute resolution, and the compliance processes needed to operate responsibly.
Security & compliance
2FA & Passkeys
KYC & AML Screening
Withdrawal Controls
Anti-Phishing Codes
Buy, sell, and send crypto on a platform built for security and transparency.
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