In Kibera, located in Kenya's capital, some roadside vegetable stands are accepting an unconventional form of payment.
Residents in the Soweto West area of Kibera, are using Bitcoin as part of a project aimed at bringing financial services to a community that struggles to get access to traditional banking.
However, experts have cautioned that this approach could carry significant risks.
Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog
For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news
#Kenya #Bitcoin #BBCNews