Is Bybit legal in Kenya? Sign-ups are open; we found no local licence or warning
- Accepts users from Kenya
- Yes(1) Not listed in Bybit help article "Service Restricted Countries" (last updated 2026-10-16; cites Bybit Platform T&C §11.3); (2) Bybit press release (Mar 28, 2026) on a Kenya-only P2P/Bybit Pay campaign; Kenya also listed for bank card payment.Checked 6 Nov 2026
- Local regulator record
- None foundWe found no licence, registration or warning for Bybit from regulators in Kenya.Checked 6 Nov 2026
- Official app in the Kenya App Store
- Listed · 4.8 out of 5 · 1,059 ratings · v5.28.5Published by Bybit Fintech LimitedChecked 7 Nov 2026
- KES P2P on Bybit
- 20+ matching ads in our latest sample · M-PESA Safaricom, M-Pesa Paybill, I&M Bank03:32 UTC
Bybit accepts sign-ups from Kenya. We found no local licence or regulator warning for Bybit in Kenya. The official app is listed in the Kenya App Store.
What regulators in Kenya have said
Kenya's VASP Act, 2025 got assent on 2025-10-15, in force 2025-11-04; the National Treasury gazetted the VASP Regulations, 2026 on 2026-07-22. CMA Kenya; Central Bank of Kenya · checked 6 Nov 2026
We found no licence, registration, warning or block order naming Bybit in Kenya.
Signing up from Kenya
- Identity documents accepted for Kenya: not listed in Bybit's public help pages.
- Ways to add money listed for Kenya: p2p_kes, bank_card.
- Sign up on the website first, then download the app from the official store and log in, so the referral code is applied before you register.
Official app
The official Bybit app by Bybit Fintech Limited is listed in the Kenya App Store (version 5.28.5, updated 4 Nov 2026). Download on the App Store See every store we check.
Other exchanges in Kenya
- Binance: Sign-ups open, no local licence found
- OKX: Sign-ups open, no local licence found
- Bitget: Sign-ups open, no local licence found
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Questions
Can I sign up for Bybit from Kenya?
Yes. Bybit accepts residents of Kenya. We last checked this on 6 Nov 2026.
Which Bybit app is the official one?
In the Kenya App Store the official app is published by Bybit Fintech Limited.
Can I buy crypto with KES on Bybit?
Our latest sample found 20+ matching KES P2P ads on Bybit; common payment methods include M-PESA Safaricom, M-Pesa Paybill, I&M Bank.
How often is this page checked?
App Store listings are checked daily. Sign-up rules and regulator records are re-checked at least every 90 days; each item shows its own check date.