Contribution of women's Income Generating Activities (AGAS) in Household Income: Evidence from Kigoma Urban, Tanzania

This study was conducted in Kigoma Urban District with the aim of examining the extent to which women's Income Generating Activities (IGAs) contribute to Household Income. Specifically, the study aimed at:identifying income generating activities undertaken by women; determining the profitability of Women's IGAs; examining the influence of women's demographic characteristics to the income contributed and lastly comparing between income contributed by women and other members in the in the household. The study adopted a cross-sectional research design where structured questionnaire with open-ended and close ended questions were used to capture primary information from a sample size of 120 women. Data analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS. 16.0) computer software. The study identified that IGAs undertaken by women in study area had positive gross margin analysis. It was also found that, respondents with formal level of education contribute more to the household income than those with none. Furthermore, t-test analysis shows that women's income contribution to household per month was statistically significant at (P<0.05) compared with incomes contributed from other members of household. The study recommends that development planners at national and local level should formulate policies and strategies for good performance of the IGAs in study area.