MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY

BACHELOR OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT REPORT AT UNDERTAKEN JIAMINI COMMUNITY

BASED ORGANIZATION

KAMAU MONICAH MUGURE

BDS/2019/48177

ATTACHMENT REPORT SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL

SCIENCES FOR PARTIAL FULFILLMENT FOR THE AWARD BACHELOR IN

DEVELOPMENT STUDIES AT THE MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY

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DECLARATION

This report is original work and has not been presented elsewhere for the award of any degree in

this or any other university, I hereby declare it’s written to the best of my knowledge and no

forgery, alteration or copying has been done whatsoever.

Signature………………………. Date………………………………….

KAMAU MONICAH MUGORE

BDS/2019/48177

DECLARATION BY SUPERVISOR

This report has been submitted for examination with approval of the as the mount Kenya

university supervisor

SIGN…………………………………………….DATE……………………………

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DEDICATION

This attachment report is dedicated to my beloved supervisor For inspiration he gave me during

my industrial attachment which I cherish a lot because it helped me achieve my set goal for the

attachment and also acquire the necessary skills appropriate for my field, and also my parents

and friends for moral and financial support they gave me. I appreciate you all.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I wish to honor foremost the sovereign God for giving me the strength to complete my

attachment successfully. His love and mercies have enabled me to carry out my duties and

responsibilities well throughout my attachment period.

I am grateful to all the staff of Mount Kenya university for the knowledge, encouragement, and

support I received throughout my academic period and also for making my attachment a success.

i am also grateful to the management of international center of insects physiology and ecology

for the support they gave and to my supervisors for the new practical skills they taught me.

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Table of Contents
DECLARATION.............................................................................................................................2

DEDICATION.................................................................................................................................3

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT...............................................................................................................4

ABSTRACT....................................................................................................................................6

CHAPTER ONE............................................................................................................................7

1.0 INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................7

1.1OBJECTIVES OF THE ATTACHMENT.................................................................................7

1.2BENEFITS TO STUDENTS......................................................................................................8

1.3EXPERIENCE............................................................................................................................8

1.4 HISTORY OF JIAMINI COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION....................................8

1.4.1MISSION.................................................................................................................................8

1.4.2VISION....................................................................................................................................9

CHAPTER TWO...........................................................................................................................10

2.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE TASKS...........................................................................................10

2.2 SKILLS ACQUIRED..............................................................................................................12

2.3 TRAINEE WEEKLY REPORT..............................................................................................13

CHAPTER THREE.......................................................................................................................16

3.1MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE TRAINING............................................................................16

3.2 BENEFITS OF THE ATTACHMENT EXERCISE...............................................................16

3.3. ACHIEVEMENTS DURING THE ATTACHMENT EXERCISE.......................................17

Knowledge and skills gained.........................................................................................................17

3.4 DISCUSSION ON GAINED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS.................................................19

3.5 CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED DURING THE TRAINING PERIOD...........................19

3.6 HOW I OVERCOMED /SOLVED THE CHALLENGES.....................................................20

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ABSTRACT

The purpose of this report is to provide details of the institution of attachment, a narrative of all

the activities undertaken, lessons learned and challenges faced during the attachment period. The

essence of attachment is to apply the class theoretical knowledge into real practical work.

I was therefore attached to Jiamini community based organization for 12 weeks to gain practical

skills and work-related knowledge in the mechanical field. This report gives major activities

which I carried out. This report is a reflection of my experience as an attaché in international

center of insects physiology and ecology

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CHAPTER ONE

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Attachment is a pre profession work experiences that provides the student, recent graduates and

those seeking to change career with the opportunity to gain experience in a particular field

career. It enables students to develop various skills in different department within the

organization. This also helps the students to develop more skills on the practical part of their

studies as per their course they are undertaking.

1.1OBJECTIVES OF THE ATTACHMENT

Some of the important objectives of the industrial attachment are as follows

 To assess the interest of the student in the occupation he/she plans to undertake.

 To expose the students to work methods not taught in the University and to provide access to

products equipment not normally available in the environment of the University.

 To provide the students with an opportunity to apply knowledge in real work situation

thereby closing the gap between University work and the actual practice.

 To make the transition from school to the world of work smoothly and to enhance student

contacts for job placement.

 To enlist and strengthen employers involvement in institutional activities and in the entire

educational process of preparing the students for employment in industry.

 To enhance industry´s satisfaction with the graduate of the Faculty in particular and the

University at large.

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1.2BENEFITS TO STUDENTS

The industrial attachment seek to offer students a practical translation of the theory they have

been taught. It has also got individual benefit of liaising the university to the industries, hence

brightening the employment chances of the students in the university. Through this attachment, I

have generated a good interpersonal relationship through my interaction with my supervisors and

colleagues. This has assisted me to interact confidently with people irrespective of the position.

1.3EXPERIENCE

Through my attachment, I have gained some new experiences on different plant working . I have

also taught college staff making and straggling their daily tasks which has aided me to improve

on my social life through interaction with college workers either working under pressure with or

without supervision.

1.4 HISTORY OF JIAMINI COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION

The Jiamini CBO is established in 2014 in Kenya by Sinja Stötzner and Josephine Mwangi. The
Jiamini CBO provides the safeguarding of the children`s rights in Kenya, especially the
children`s developmental needs, Education and Identity.

1.4.1MISSION

The maxim of Jiamini CBO is to make sure, that the Article 6 of the Constiution on the Rights of
the Children (CRC): <the authorities in your country must protect you and help ensure that you
can develop as best as possible>, will be implemented.

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1.4.2VISION

Our vision is to create an orphanage for children, where every child will have the right to free
and compulsory basic education, to basic nutrition and shelter as well as parental care and
protection (Constitution of Kenya, 2010, Chapter 4, Part 3, Article 53), so that a dignified life for
needy and vulnerable children will come true.

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CHAPTER TWO

2.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE TASKS

 On starting the attachment at the Jiamini based organization the first day we were being
oriented into the organization .
 Reviewing the files of the organizational and also the children whom have been
supported by the organization .
 We were taken through report writing skills and how to write the reports concerning the
institution .
 We were asked to write our individual objectives for the attachment
 We reviewed the Jiamini CBO case studies for all Jiamini kids.
 We were taken through the organizational structure of the organization and also we were
told the role of each and every individual in the organization and their duties the
undertake under every department
 We did a case study which we were led by our supervisor who took us through a case
study of different people applying to seek help in the Jiamini based organization
 We had a life skills lesson at the kianjau primary school where we were able to teach the
kids the importance of communication
 we wrote down a work plan on how we are going to plan out our activities during the
course of the week.
 we had a life skills training on children from the Garissa primary on the effectiveness of
decision making
 Group dynamics thus our supervisor took us through different groups with Kiandutu
being a common group
 we conducted a life skills lesson on early marriages at the kianjau primary were we had a
lesson of 40 minutes
 we paid a visit at the kairi secondary school where two boys were supported by
organization of the school.
 We conducted a home visit at the Kiganjo where some of the children stay with a
guardian

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 We visited a school at the kabati area and called one of the students whom was sponsored
by the Jiamini based organization by the name peter kariuki and see how he was
performing in the school.
 We had a life skills lesson at the st Patrick’s primary school where we did lesson on hiv
and aids ,causes, prevention and how to live with persons with the disease.
 We visited on of the rescue center the has network with the Jiamini based organization
and learned the importance of helping
 Nutrition training .on this day we learned [on what nutrition is , the process through
which the body acquires nutrients from food and utilizes and ;other basic terms under
.nutrition
 we learned that different groups of people need different nutrients at different ratios
 Learned that most pre exaction health condition and how they can be stabilized in diets
 we had to know hoe and understood how our minds has direct impact on our health
 we get to know and understood proper supplements for breast feeding mothers and things
that cause low milk production
 At the macheo rescue center we were taught teen moms on the importance of good
hygiene and sanitations for both them and their children’s
 We taught mothers the proper ways of breastfeeding and also ,importance of good diet of
the mothers to their children’s
 We motivates the mothers on how to believe themselves and avoid low self esteem thus
because is brought up by the influence and the mentality that they got their children at
early ages
 We taught the young moms on different types of contraceptives thus due to the influence
of early and young pregnancies
 We had fumigation were the fumigated the household in the slums areas
 we had disaster management skills .a disaster is a natural or manmade occurrence that
requires an action to prevent negative events from happening . We taught on the different
types of extinguishers and on when to use which and what to if a gas explodes .the
accident command system is what happens in the event of disaster management.
 We taught on what to do if we are caught up to in the middle of a disaster

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  we had a field work at the muranga county were we went to the kenyoho secondary
where one of the children sponsored by the organization cleared her education .we had an
academic clinic at the st Patrick primary and see the performance and also the behavior of
the children .
 we were taught self defence training skills .here we were taught on basic survival skills
to be able to help ourselves incase ‘of danger .
 We had port days were the children sponsored by the organization had sports.
 we went through sexually transmitted infections and our trainer took us through the
causes of sties and the preventive measures against them also
 we went through how to respond in case of rape on how one should first go to hospital
then to the police to report the case

2.2 SKILLS ACQUIRED

 When we started the attachment we were being oriented on the organization thus making
us to have the knowledge about the organization
 Acquired knowledge on cases supported by the organizations
 We had skills on report witting based on the organization and also personal assessment
 We learnt about the update of profiles of different case studies .
 we learned about the people who are guardians to the kids at the jiamini community
based organization
 we learned the organization structure, teaching skills ,report writing and case study
writing skills
 we learned skills on work plan writing and also the activity planning activities
 We learned on the effectiveness of decision making skills
 Learnt how different groups operate particularly in slums
 We paid visit to different organizations and school and learned more on the life skills
 We learned on filling and updating of the files of the organizations
 We lead on nutritional diet, thus in ingestion ,digestion and absorption .

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  We learnt on different nutritional diets of different vernulable groups thus in the
women ,children and the elderly
 Learned on how to stabilize a pre existing health condition using a diet
 we head a mental health and psychological support .
 We learnt on the proper breastfeeding methods of mothers and how they should maintain
the health diets of the health infant
 We learned non hygiene and sanitation
 We learned the teen moms non importance of a diverted diet for their children
 We learnt on self esteem thus motivating the ;teen moms to believe on themselves
 Learned on types of contraceptives everyday pills ,condoms ,coils and abstinence
 Learnt on skills on disaster management thus like fire and gas explosion , ics , disaster
management cycle ,preparedness response and management .
 Learned how to conduct rescue operation
 We learned on the office work and self defence based on survival incase of danger
 We learned on peer training and life skills

2.3 TRAINEE WEEKLY REPORT

During the week we reported to the work we were being introduced to the organization , we went
through the organization and role of each person , we have the directors who are the top of the
hierarchy all the way down to the interns . Our supervisor took us through files of the children
supported by the organization . We learnt the criteria through which people who are supported
by the organization are picked . We also went through the files of the guardians who stay with
the children. Wrote own objectives on how or what w want to gain after we are done with our
attachment our personal and group goals

We were taught on how to access a situation and come up with a report for the organization .
We learnt on how to do different types of report the importance of specific items on the report .

Some of the components of a report are

 introduction
 Highlighting

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  Body
 Finding
 Recommendation and conclusion

we had a life skills lesson at the Garissa primary and decision making . We had different
objectives and steps on how to come up with a decision . The first step is to indentify the
problem ,evaluate possible solutions . We had another life skills at the kianjau primary school
where we had a lesson on early marriages and child abuse the children understood the lesson and
had an idea of sexually what i was taking them through some of the types of child abuse include

 Physical
 Mental
 Sexual
 Emotional.

Visitation at macheo rescue center it ;is none o the networks on jamini they deal with teenage
moms and their headquarters is at Maua in Thika . They help rescue teenage moms they help
them through the pregnancy and help them also stabilize. They ‘also have economic
empowerment where they access and individual and give them capital inorder for them start up
and have something to give their families at the end of the day .we had a follow-up on the
performance of the children whom are sponsored by the organization . Attended the Garissa
primary and taught them about the covid 19 how it occurs and how to prevent it from spreading

we had a member of the red cross community come and take us through a nutrition training we
started by doing an introduction on the basis of nutrition (nutrition is the process by which the
body acquires nutrients from food and utilizes it ).we had a breakdown of the people into groups
into vernulable and non vernulable and the different needs of certain foods that different people
needed . We also taught and learned that most pre existing health condition can be maintained
with a diet and stop taking drugs . We also understood how minds play an important role in the
healthy living cycle a sick mind causes a sick body.

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We had a training on the hygiene and sanitation .here the teen mothers were taught that good
hygiene insured good health for both them and their children .we also had training on the
contraceptives and ion which methods are safe and which ones are more advisable for them .. We
did fumigation across the households in the Kiandutu slums

During the week we had a disaster management training we started by introducing what disaster
management is .we taught them through the types of extinguisher and we learn the best in the
event of a disaster caused by fire . We went through the cycle through which disaster goes
through preparedness, response and management. We were taken through how to take part in
rescue operation and how to rescue people from different types of disaster . We had a self
defense training where we went through the basics of one be able to easily defend themselves
incase on an accident and how to rescue people from different types of disaster . We had a self
defense training where we went through the basics of one be able to easily defend themselves
incase on an accident we were also taught on how to best respond in the event of an attack

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CHAPTER THREE

3.1MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE TRAINING.

The main objectives for the attachment exercise were as follows;

1. To access the interests in the occupation am undertaking

2. To be acquainted with the expectations of working in a highly competitive

3. Environment.

4. To get an opportunity to apply the principles and techniques theoretically learned into

real life problem solving situations.

5. To enable and strengthen linkages between kisii university and various organizations all

over the country.

6. Enhance student’s awareness of public service obligation.

7. To make transition from school to the world of work smoothly and to enhance students

contacts for job placements.

8. To be equipped with practical skills that may not be appreciated, visualized or even

taught in school like communication skills, dress code, team work, time management

skills , efficient on task and problem management.

3.2 BENEFITS OF THE ATTACHMENT EXERCISE.

In respect with my objectives during the attachment training, the whole process has been a

success and all my objectives were achieved well. I learned a lot of things which added to my

experience in the technical and practical field. Apart from my practical skills acquired in my

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career, I also was able to acquire new theoretical skills about my field of study which are of high

importance to my knowledge and understanding about procurement.

3.3. ACHIEVEMENTS DURING THE ATTACHMENT EXERCISE.

Knowledge and skills gained

The knowledge and skills acquired during my attachment form the bedrock of my future career

development. The strategies learned in keying in, issuing motor policies and the entire activities

will go a long way in ensuring my application of the knowledge and skills in any entity and

undertaking that I may find myself into. Therefore, I am confident in applying the knowledge I

have learned in any company that may allow me to offer my services in my career.

The profile of skills gained;

 I learned how to issue and receive certificates and policies of different classes of motor

and recording client information in the company system.

 Recordkeeping. I learned the various ways of maintaining a company's data and the

importance of record-keeping and filling of source documents for future reference and

retrieval.

 Enhanced my communication skills. Communication is very essential in coordinating

all activities of an organization. I learned how different lines of communication works

and protocols observed in the payment of commissions. I noticed the frequent

communication of the accounting department to other user departments such as claims

and underwriting departments.

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 To apply mature personality and hard work to work with minimal supervision. I

learned this skill as I watched my instructors and colleagues working tirelessly for the

benefit of the organization. Ther continuing dedication to work even by coming early in

the morning and going home late challenged me consequently. I realized that quality

work pays in the performance of the tasks they performed

 Enhanced my skills as a team player in the workplace. I learned that teamwork is

relevant to all the operations in the organization. I needed to consult my supervisor and

colleagues on every task assigned to me. I realized that by teamwork, one can work

efficiently and effectively.

 Self-discipline, I learned how to work in all situations be it under minimal supervision or

pressure. This is Self-discipline which is important as it reflects the quality of work done

and ability to function properly as an individual.

 Time management, I learned how to manage my time properly, prioritize tasks and

finish assigned tasks on time.

 To use organization and planning skills. To have the outstanding of people's skills and

experience to be able to assign them tasks in which they are most competent.

 Interaction at job industry. I have learned how to relate and interact with my seniors

and staff at work, and also that mistakes are made and the best way to avoid them is to

always ask questions no matter how small the issues at hand are.

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3.4 DISCUSSION ON GAINED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS.

One of the most important and obvious goals of an attachment exercise is the acquisition of

actual real world experience. Attachment gives an opportunity to learn first-hand experience that

can’t be taught in class and helps us get practical translation of the theory taught. My training

experience has aided me in analyzing my options and my situation.

The training has individual benefits of liaising the university to the various organizations. Hence

brightening the employment chances of the students in the universities.

Through this attachment, I have gained a good interpersonal skills through my interactions with

my supervisor and the rest of the staffs. This has helped me interact with different people

irrespective of their position 

3.5 CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED DURING THE TRAINING PERIOD.

My training experience has been quite good though I faced by some challenges  before and as I

progressed  with my training though they didn’t bring me down. Some of the challenges faced

include:

1. Problem of securing a place for attachment- getting a place to be attached was problems

as many organizations would refuse to answer your letters and others fail to answer the

requests send to them.

2. Finance- during the period of searching the place to be attached, it requires money as

sometimes you have to travel to deliver your attachment requests. This leads to much

spending and the financing is very limited.

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 3. Limited time period-the time for searching for a place to be attached was very limited as

there were delays in getting our attachment requirements from the university. This led to

much spending while seeking for a place to be attached which was in hurry as there was

no much time.

4. Lack of enough work

5. Also, during the training there is neither provision to pay interns nor any drafted

allowances, packages allowed so as to lease expenses during  the training period and thus

catering for the daily expenses becomes a burden as financing may not be adequate.

3.6 HOW I OVERCOMED /SOLVED THE CHALLENGES.

Though the challenges faced me, they gave me an experience and taught me more. I acquired

skills in improving my confidence in solving problems and gain the confidence to interact  with

different categories of people. The following are some ways I used in solving the challenges I

faced.

 I was able to cope with the limited time period I had and work tireless to see success in

the training, I adopted time management skills which enabled me catch up with the lost time.

 Being proactive-there being no much work, I engaged myself In other productive projects

and activities relating to my career which enabled me  gain much experience and streamline

my career.

Some of my relatives aided in assisting me financially to the success of my training.

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