Abstract:
This study sought to investigate whether there is a relationship between demographic
characteristics and income generated from women vegetable vendors on roadsides study
also ventured to examine the role of vegetable vending on income generation employment
creation. A cross-sectional survey of 100 women; 50 from Moshi Rural district and another
50 from district was conducted in 2010. Convenient sampling procedure was adopted in
selecting respondents. Data collection was mainly through the use of questionnaires, focus
group discussions and documentary reviews. Data were analyzed through descriptive
statistic The study concluded that there was a positive, though not strong. correlation am
demographic characteristics and income generated from vegetable vending. This imp that
there could be other factors that influence income generation. In addition, woemn roadside
vegetable vending plays an important role in employment creation and inn generation. Lack
of knowledge, poor working environment and lack of capital are among challenges affecting
vegetable vending. Provision of conducive working environment through education about
working in groups to enable women access various sources of capital which borrowers to
organize themselves in groups could be one of the solutions.
