longest time, shopkeepers have been the cradle for African communities. They supply over 70% of essential goods, worth over $180 Billion annually across the continent. It comes as a shock that despite their importance to local economies, over 90% of micro-retailers do not have any credit history nor access to financing from Banks or MFI's. Tanda plans to close this financing gap and drive financial inclusion for low income MSME's across the continent.