Authors

Ibrahim M. Issa, Kirumirah Mubarack, Emmanuel J. Munishi

Abstract

The study explores common distribution patterns used by informal fish vendors in Tanzanian public fish market and contribution towards food access, and food security among low income earners. The study further delves deeper into comprehending challenges facing informal fish vendors have when distributing fish using their chosen distribution patterns. Researchers conducted the study in Dar es Salaam’s Kivukoni Fish Market and employed qualitative approaches. Data were collected interviews, observation and document analysis. The study employed a sample of 35 participants obtained by convenient sampling technique. Content analysis was performed manually to obtain important contents and themes emanating from the collected data. Findings demonstrated that informal fish vendors have a variety of distribution patterns and these are chosen based on vendors’ financial ability, distance and the nature of consumers to whom fish is distributed. Such patterns range from bicycles, traditional rickshaws ‘guta’, footing among others. Despite the presence of such poor and informal patterns in fish supply, the presence of informal fish vendors has been of paramount importance to low income communities as they facilitate access to cheap fish which ensures them of their daily survival. The study recommends nurturing of informal fish vendors as they are an important component to food access and security to low income earners living in the suburbs of Dar es salaam city.

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Suggested Citation (APA 7th)

Issa, I., Mubarack, K., Munishi, E. (2024). Informal Fish Distribution Patterns and Food Access and Security among Low Income Earners in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. International Journal of Applied Research in Business and Management, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.51137/ijarbm.2024.5.1.17