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Informal sector enterprises are enterprises that are not registered by registrar of companies and that produce goods and services meant for the market. In Kenya these enterprises are commonly referred to as “Jua Kali” comprising of informal traders and artisans, majority of whom work by the roadside.

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Percentage distribution of informal employment by economic activity

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Most job opportunities in the Kenyan Informal Sector are associated with three main types of economic activities; Trade and repair, Manufacturing,Food services


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Most Job opportunities in the Kenyan Informal Sector are associated with the following occupations.


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Employers often preferred financial, record keeping, marketing and managerial skills


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Informal workers usually earn between 6,500 and 15,000 Kenyan Shilling per month.
Machinery mechanics and welders are likely to earn more in the informal sector.


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