This thesis outlines constraints and challenges faced by informal workers in Kenya. Informal workers in relation to authorities are highlighted by particularly investigating legalities concerning...Show moreThis thesis outlines constraints and challenges faced by informal workers in Kenya. Informal workers in relation to authorities are highlighted by particularly investigating legalities concerning informal workers. Whereas the informal economy Jua Kali, is adopted in the development plans as the Kenya Vision and is argued to have the potential to drive inclusive economic growth and reduce poverty, actual regulations show the opposite of inclusion. The Nairobi City Council is restrictive towards street vendors in the urban environment and authorities are abusive towards hawkers. Obtaining a licence is costly, time consuming, and legislation of licencing is contradictory; these legalities result in many street vendors choosing informality. The similar is observed for the small-scale business sector. Legislatory problems regarding the access to finance, education, courts, and instutional problems within ministery coordination result in the increase of workers preferring employment in informality.Show less
