Minisend expands Kenya push as Official Payment Partner of Africa Blockchain Festival 2026

Stablecoin settlement platform Minisend is expanding its presence in Kenya, aiming to strengthen its position as a key market for its next growth phase. The company has been named the Official Payment Partner of the upcoming Africa Blockchain Festival 2026, set to take place from October 15 to 17 at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi. This partnership will place Minisend at the forefront of discussions surrounding blockchain-powered financial infrastructure and the growing role of stablecoins in Africa's digital economy.

Minisend is developing a cross-chain settlement layer that allows users and businesses to receive stablecoins like USDC and USDT across various blockchain networks and seamlessly transfer funds into familiar local financial channels. The company's goal is to simplify the process for recipients of stablecoins to use their digital assets without having to navigate through multiple blockchain networks, bridges, exchanges, and wallets.

Kenya has emerged as a crucial market for Minisend's growth, as the conversation around cryptocurrency in Africa shifts from trading and speculation to practical financial applications. Olubunmi Fabanwo, Founder and Convenor of Africa Blockchain Festival, emphasizes Kenya's readiness for blockchain adoption, noting that people are already comfortable with digital payments.

Minisend's strategy focuses on connecting blockchain infrastructure with existing payment tools, enabling Africans to participate in a global, digital financial system without abandoning their current systems.

The Kenyan market presents an ideal environment for Minisend's innovation. The country already boasts one of Africa's most recognized digital payments ecosystems, with mobile money deeply integrated into personal and commercial transactions. By building on existing consumer behavior, Minisend can leverage the familiarity of digital financial services to create a more seamless transition into the world of stablecoins.

As the Official Payment Partner of Africa Blockchain Festival 2026, Minisend will showcase its stablecoin infrastructure working within Kenya's digital payment landscape. The company will participate in discussions surrounding cross-border transactions, merchant payments, financial inclusion, and the infrastructure necessary for blockchain to be useful beyond cryptocurrency trading.

Fabanwo emphasizes that Nairobi is a vital location for these conversations because Kenya has already demonstrated how technology can transform the way people interact with money. The Africa Blockchain Festival 2026 aims to move beyond potential and explore real-world applications, such as connecting stablecoins with local payment systems like M-Pesa and banks.