Integrating Hawking in Urban Planning, Management and Governance in Nairobi Central Business District

Ng'iru, Donald Muigai (2008) Integrating Hawking in Urban Planning, Management and Governance in Nairobi Central Business District. Masters thesis, Kenyatta University.

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Abstract

Hawking is a trade activity mostly carried out on the street or roadside and usually an option for the poor since it requires minimal capital, use of own labour. It is mainly undertaken for basic survival. Decline in growth in industrial sector, contracting civil sector, economic recession and the institution of Structural Adjustment Programmes (SAPs) among other factors have promoted the growth of hawking trade. In 2003, it contributed [3 per cent to Kenyas' GOP and 'is still growing. The sector is though faced with numerous challenges in its operations such as conflicts and confrontations with the authorities, lack of recognition, eviction, unfavorable policies and regulatory frameworks, pavement use conflicts with pedestrians and formal businesses, lack of services and infrastructure among others. Previous efforts to manage and relocate the hawkers havenot been successful as the hawkers have returned back to the streets. The study aimed to find-out the nature of hawking trade, identify challenges and opportunities of practicing hawking, to examine policies, participatory and regulatory framework and finally develop recommendations for integrating hawking in the CBD of Nairobi city. The methodology used was triangulation and involved use of various research methods both quantitative and qualitative. Random sampling and purposive methods were used. The main findings were that existing policies have been punitive to hawking activities despite its importance in employment creation among the urban majorities. The preference to hawk in the city is to maximize sales and transport hubs, major transport arteries and terminals attract the most hawkers. Membership to hawker's organizations is relatively similar to these not, mainly due to their structural and financial weaknesses, poor leadership among other. Advanced recommendations include: policy review to reflect present needs through consultative efforts with all stakeholders. A forum for stakeholders has been proposed, integration of the hawkers in the governance of the Authorities activities that affect them, mere research into the sector to expand existing knowledge and more recognition of the sector with the subsequent support of the hawking organizations.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare
Divisions:	Africana
Depositing User:	Tim Khabala
Date Deposited:	27 Sep 2017 14:43
Last Modified:	27 Sep 2017 14:43
URI:	http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/2410

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