Abstract: Studies on individuals in the shoe-shine sector in Sub-Saharan Africa are scarce, and their future intentions in the industry are unknown. Kenya's informal economy is extensive and contributes significantly to job creation, income generation, poverty reduction, and economic growth. This article investigates the concerns and intents of persons who work in the shoe-shine business in Kericho's core business district. 70 people responded to a questionnaire by snowball sampling, while 15 others took part in in-depth interviews. Logistic regression and content analysis were used to examine the data......
Keywords: Shoe-shine Business, sustainability, informal employment.
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