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Regulatory Structures and Social Identity: A Phenomenological Examination of Street Vending in Kitwe

Author(s) Mr. Kennedy Sinkamba
Country Zambia
Abstract Street vending has long constituted an integral dimension of everyday life in Kitwe, Zambia. For decades, vendors have made public spaces lively by offering fruits, vegetables, and handmade goods, thereby contributing to both the city’s economic vitality and its social rhythms. In recent years, however, the visibility of these vendors has diminished. This decline does not stem from migration or occupational change, but rather from the increasingly fluid regulatory environment, that governs informal trade. Although statutory provisions appear straightforward, their implementation often generates uncertainty, leaving vendors unsure of when and where vending is permissible. Field observations reveal that regulatory practices exert subtle yet pervasive influence on daily routines. The presence or absence of enforcement shapes not only economic activity but also patterns of speech, consumption, and even dress. These micro-adjustments, accumulating over time, illustrate how governance extends beyond formal orders into the patterns of everyday life. Rules, therefore, acquire significance less as written instruments than as lived experiences, mediated through social interactions and community ties. In this context, belonging and self-understanding emerge through dialogue and collective negotiation rather than through official pronouncements. At the same time, the resilience of street vendors is evident in their adaptive strategies. Despite shifting regulations, they continue to develop ways of sustaining their livelihoods, demonstrating agency within constrained circumstances. The findings underscore the importance of examining governance not merely as a matter of legal frameworks but as a dynamic process, that reshapes social relations and everyday practices.
Keywords Resilience, Governance, Adaption.
Published In Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On 2026-08-10
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i04.85151
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