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About TAANO

We are building a Shariah-compliant digital financial platform that makes everyday money simple, for people and for businesses in Kenya.

A woman wearing a headscarf and a long patterned coat smiles.

Why we built TAANO

Most of what people do with money comes down to a handful of everyday jobs: paying, saving, investing, shopping and, for many, running a business.

Too often each of those jobs lives in a different place, and too few of them are available in a way that respects Islamic principles. TAANO brings them together in one wallet, built on Shariah-compliant foundations, in English and Somali.

The same goes for businesses. A shop, a café or a market stall should be able to take a payment, see the day’s sales and pay a supplier from one place.

The TAANO medallion: a gold acacia tree and the word TAANO on a charcoal disc with a gold rim.

Our mark

The acacia is the tree of the East African plains. It grows slowly, roots deep and gives shade to everyone under it, which is what we want TAANO to be for the people who use it.

Gold on charcoal, in a plain Roman letter: a mark that should look as steady in ten years as it does today.

What we stand for

  • Simple first

    If something takes more than a few taps, we have more work to do.

  • Nothing hidden

    No interest, no hidden charges. You can always see what is in your wallet and where your money went.

  • Safe by default

    Your wallet is locked to you, and we tell you about every payment.

  • For people and businesses

    The person paying and the business getting paid deserve the same care.

Questions about TAANO?

Whether it is about your wallet or your business, we would like to hear from you.

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