Majority are smallholder farmers organized into Farmers Business Organizations (FBOs). These FBOs are either registered at the district level as Agricultural Marketing & Cooperative Society (AMCOS), Associations or Limited Companies
Food Vendors
They include Mama Lishe, Chips Makers, restaurant operators. Most of these vendors are sole proprietors who are operating in an informal system
Wholesalers & Retailers
Wholesalers are mainly men, whereas, retailers are balanced between men and women. Majority are sole proprietors.
Small Industries
Covers various types of industries which are supported by SIDO. They include fabric manufacturers, car mechanics, food processing companies, etc
Financial Institutions
They are SACCOS, Micro-finance, Micro-Credit, and other rural financing institutions, such as VICOBA
Construction Companies
They include small-to-medium construction companies engage into building structures, such as houses, retail outlets, etc
