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Monographic Study Nguti CouncilTable 21: Transport Fares by Motor BikeOrigin Destination FareNguti Manyemen 400frsManyemen Ayong 2000frsNguti Babubock 4000 to7000frsNguti Ntale 2500 to 5000frsNguti Bangem 6000 to 10.000frsFares defer based on the period of the year and some distances may take a whole day.Sources Field Survey 20094.5 Informal SectorThis sector is very vast and contributes significantly to the local economy of the municipality.Farming is the main activity in this sector providing opportunities for 8 out of 10 persons. Otheractivities providing self help opportunities include roadside sellers of fuel, mechanics, carpenters,builders, electricians, shoe menders, tailors, buyam sellams and petit traders. Palm oil processingis done manually in a few villages including Badun (where an individual owns more that 10hectares of palms) New Konye, Nkwenfor, Ediengo, Betock, and Mboka. Buyers from Kumbaengaged purchases directly in the farms consequently figures of transactions are unavailable evenat the level of the council. There is also palm oil processing in Mbetta area where the RDARDrecently donated a palm oil processing unit. Several women are involved in restoration servicesaround major off licenses (drinking spots) in Manyemen and Nguti towns.Life in the municipality is generally very slow indeed. Businesses are not open until about 8amand they close before 9pm. During the rains it is possible to find a general shut down by 6pm.Prices of goods and services are relatively high due to several hidden costs incurred by those whoventure into business activities. The absence of a road network linking villages of themunicipality, lack of electricity, absence of portable water and storage facilities are contributingfactors to the very slow pace of activities in the area.39