It's time to rethink financial solutions for small traders

Gikomba market is torched down nearly after every six months. The recent fire killed at least 15 people and destroyed property worth millions of shillings. [Courtesy]

To traders at Gikomba market, fires are a regular occurrence.  

Nearly every other year, a mysterious fire strikes, razing down their structures and wares. It disrupts their businesses and sets them back; but just as they are beginning to recover, it strikes again.