ALDAI TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL
INDUTRIAL ATTACHMENT REPORT AT COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF TURKANA
MINISTRY OF TOURISM.CULTURE, ENERGY AND NUTURAL RESOURCES.

NAME: PATRICK LOWOTO EKAL

ADM NO: CEEP/1560/21J

DATED: 17TH JAN – 17TH APRIL 2022

SUBMITTED TO KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATION COUNCIL FOR PARTIAL

FULFILMENT IN CERTIFICATE IN ELETRICAL AND ELECTRONINC ENGINEERING
(POWER OPTION)

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 DECLARATION
I hereby declare that apart from references in this report, this report on industrial attachment at the NCG

and presented to Aldai technical training institute, School of engineering, partial fulfillment of the

requirement for the award of certificate in electrical and engineering

NAME:

Signature………………………………...... Date…….../....../2018

Name………………………………………

Reg No………………………………………...

SUPRVISOR’S DICLARATION
NAME:………………………… DATE……………… SIGN …………………..

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DEDICATION
This training report is dedicated to my parents and my siblings as a result of the support they offered to

me through the training period.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This attachment was successful due to the cooperation and support of a number of people who have

enabled me gain much more than what the industrial training could have given me.

I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to my family members especially my parents for their

support both financially and advise wise.

Many thanks go to my uncle and my relatives who offered any assistance and financial support during my

practical training.

Thanks to my fellow classmates for and other friends for their invaluable support too.

I sincerely thank the TURKANA County government referral hospital for their unwavering support and

for giving me a chance to be part of their family. Worth mentioning is the invaluable support and

guidance I constantly got throughout my training.

I express my deep gratitude to the department of trade staff at large who despite their duties they agreed to

lead my supervised training to be a success.

Thanks to the administration and all the staff of TURKANA county government for their unwavering

support during my stay at the institute.

My gratitude goes to my supervisor Mr. David for her guidance, remarks, and relevant suggestions

throughout my training.

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ABSTRACT

The purpose of industrial attachment is to create the need for any discerning student with a clear picture

of what has been done in the form of a report [Kav07]. Field attachment is a field of practical training

experience that prepares trainee for the tasks they are expected to perform on completion of their

training [Kav07]. This report contains information which I gathered during my industrial training

TURKANA County government for a period of two months. As a student, my involvement in this

attachment was to make sure I that I acquire new knowledge and practical skills, improving my

confidence in problem solving and to utilize the opportunity to relate with different category of people

likely to be met in real life situations. This report gives all the activities I undertook at NCG, the

experience I gained, the practical skills acquired and the personal inputs to the organization [Kav07]. My

report gives a brief introduction about NCG and the work/duties of different departments in the

organization. The report also gives details of the duties/functions of my host department i.e. Department

of Trade. The information am giving in this report reflects all the achievements I achieved according to

my objectives set herein. This report shows the benefits, success, challenges encountered and how I was

able to overcome the challenges. It also shows my recommendations and the conclusion of my training.

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Table of Contents
INDUTRIAL ATTACHMENT REPORT AT TURKANA COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL...........................1
1.1.1. MISSION STATEMENT..................................................................................................................................6
Research suitable solutions and estimate costs and timescales.................................................................................11
Make models and prototypes of products using three-dimensional design software.............................................11
Liaise with others in the design team..........................................................................................................................11
Communicate with clients and contractors................................................................................................................11
Attend meetings on site.................................................................................................................................................11
Design and conduct tests..............................................................................................................................................11
Record, analyses and interpret test data....................................................................................................................12
Propose modifications and retest products................................................................................................................12
Qualify the final product or system.............................................................................................................................12
Service and maintain equipment.................................................................................................................................12
Prepare product documentation, write reports and give presentations..................................................................12
Monitor a product in use to improve on future design.............................................................................................12
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3.3.2 THEORITICAL ACHIEVEMENTS ACQUIRED...............................................................................................13

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 CHAPTER ONE
: INTRODUCTION
1.0 HISTORY OF THE ORGANISATION
The Constitution of Kenya 2010 established one of the most revolutionary changes in the country’s

history with the establishment of the two tier governance system with a national government and 47

county governments [Lum11]. The constitution envisages that county governments shall spearhead

development at the county level with a view to bridge the developmental disparities that have existed in

the country since independence. Needless to point out therefore, County governments have been tasked

with specific functions under the constitution, key among them agriculture, health, trade, roads, county

planning so as to spur growth and create employment [Ndu16]. The County Government is composed of

the Governor, County Executive Committee and County Assembly.

VISION, MISSION STATEMENT, AND CORE VALUES OF NCG

VISION STATEMENT.
A united, prosperous county who’s social-economic and political development benefits are equitably

distributed.

1.1.1. MISSION STATEMENT.

To uplift the county to higher levels of sustainable development through the provision of an

enabling social-economic and political environment.

CORE VALUES OF NCG.

1. Integrity: Maintain the highest level of integrity in discharging its duties.

2. Accountability and Transparency: Be open and accountable to the stakeholders of

the Board in accordance with the law

3. Equity, Respect and Impartiality: Exercise fairness to all as a guiding principle in

discharging it’s duties

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4. Professionalism and Inclusivity: Endeavor to uphold high level of competence

and excellence in executing its mandate.

OBJECTIVES OF INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT.

To the students
a) To provide an opportunity for students to discover and familiarize with the industry of their

discipline, and with organizations within the industry. Students will acquire interpersonal skills

through interaction with professionals in their field of study.

b) To provide an opportunity for students to apply the principles and techniques theoretically learn

into real-life problem-solving situations. Students will acquire practical skills and experience

Working on projects and alongside industry experts.

c) To provide an opportunity for students and academic staff to interact with the stakeholders and

Potential employers and thus appreciate field situations that will also generate information

for curricula review and improvement.

d) To develop student understanding of work ethics, employment demands, responsibilities and

Opportunities.
e) To give students in-service orientation to career areas they may wish to pursue.
f) Overall, students will gain field experience.
g) Organizational skills and professional awareness
h) Enhance ability to work under minimal supervision.
i) Improve efficient completing tasks, fostering good relationship with seniors and fellow staff.
j) Improve Communication and Soft Skills.

To the Organization.
Industrial attachment is meant to assist the Organization in the following ways:

k) Provides an opportunity for the organization to instill the necessary skills of the industry to

the students.
l) To undertake projects that would not otherwise be completed due to limited human resources.
m) To develop educational and industry links with Aldai technical training institute

n) To access future graduates of the highest caliber

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 CHAPTER TWO:
INDUSTRIALIZATION, TRADE, AND CORPERATIVES.

KEY FUNCITONS/ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT.

The Industrialization, Trade & Cooperatives was my host department during my training at NCG. It

serves as the purchasing unit of the institute. The electrical function of the institute is wide as different

types of goods, services and works needs to be purchased for use by the departments at the institute.

The following are some of the functions of the Industrialization, Trade & Cooperatives department.

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 ❖ Electrical maintenance

❖ Solar system

❖ Control system and general knowledge in electrical department

❖ Inspection and servicing motors

❖ Installing of lightening arrestor

❖ Installation of earthlings

❖ KPLC metre- reading

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MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE TRAINING.

The main objectives for the attachment exercise were as follows;

1. To access the interests in the occupation am undertaking i.e. electrical .

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

3. To get an opportunity to apply the principles and techniques theoretically learned into real life

problem solving situations.

4. To enable and strengthen linkages between Aldai Technical training institute and various

organizations all over the country hospital work.

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Organizational Structure
The County Executive Committee is expected to supervise the administration and delivery of services to

the County citizenry as well as conceptualize and implement policies and county legislation. The County

Assembly is a legislative organ and will play an oversight role on all County public institutions

including the urban areas.

Figure: 1.0 Organizational Structure.

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CHAPTER THREE:
ACTIVITIES BY THE STUDENT.

3.1 ASSIGNED ROUTINE DUTIES AT THE ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT.

The following were the duties I was assigned to at the electrical department of the TURKANA County

government. Referral hospital

❖ Electrical maintenance

❖ Solar system

❖ Control system and general knowledge in electrical department

❖ Inspection and servicing motors

❖ Installing of lightening arrestor

❖ Installation of earthlings

❖ KPLC metre

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 purchasing and supplies field. Apart from

my practical skills acquired in my 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 electrical .

3.3.1. ACHIEVEMENTS DURING THE ATTACHMENT EXERCISE.

From my assigned duties and responsibilities, I was able to achieve the following benefits.

Research suitable solutions and estimate costs and timescales

Make models and prototypes of products using three-dimensional design software
Liaise with others in the design team
Communicate with clients and contractors

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Attend meetings on site
Design and conduct tests
Record, analyses and interpret test data
Propose modifications and retest products
Qualify the final product or system
Service and maintain equipment
Prepare product documentation, write reports and give presentations
Monitor a product in use to improve on future design

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3.3.2 THEORITICAL ACHIEVEMENTS ACQUIRED.

Apart from gaining experience practically, I gained some experience from theory work. The following

were learned;

 The complete process of electrical.

 Procedures for disposal of obsolete, usable surplus stores and equipment.

 Tendering procedures for local purchases.

 The supplies manual of the NCG.

 Purchase procedures.

 The functions of the tender, evaluation and inspection committees.

 The evaluation process.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS/LEARNING EXPERIENCE ACQUIRED.

My training exercise has aided me in analyzing my options and my situation. During the attachment I

gained skills in 3 different axes,

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Professionally, I had the opportunity to put into practice what I have been learning in the class like the

electrical process, tendering and tender meeting proceedings, sending quotations and their analysis,

evaluation process and evaluation committee proceedings and PPAD ACT. . I acquired good management,

self-motivation and time management skills.

Socially, I have gained a greater level of confidence through my interactions with different classes of

people and top officials. I have gained good interpersonal skills.

Personally, my knowledge about electrical and electrical rules was expanded as I went through the

public electrical and disposal act in details. I have learned and acquired team work, efficient on task and

problem management skills

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

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:

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

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

there was 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.

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.

HOW I OVERCAME /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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CHAPTER FOUR:
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS.

CONCLUSION.
The supervised industrial attachment of the university gives students the opportunity to apply and

put what has been learned in class into practice. This exposes them to work methods not taught in the

class.

It also provides an opportunity for the students to assess their interests in their career been undertaken and

also acquaint them with expectations of working in a highly competitive environment. The training

strengthens the linkages between the university and other institutions all over the country. In review, the

training has been a success and I was able to gain practical skills, work in a fantastic environment and

make connections with different types of people. This attachment with trade department in TURKANA

County has made me gain much practical knowledge and experiences in my field of study (Applied

Statistics) as well as enriching me with the interaction with the business world.

The training has instilled me some integrity like being punctual, being submissive to and taking views of

supervisors, communication skills and efficient in task and problem management. As a result, my

objectives were met and well achieved. Not only did I gain practical skills but also acquired

management, self-motivation and good interpersonal skills.

This training program should therefore be maintained for students to learn more practically as this has

being an excellent and rewarding experience and I hope other interns achieved as much as I did. I was

able to grow my interest in my career and make good transition from what I have been learning from

school to the outside world of work.

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RECOMMENDATIONS.
The attachment is very beneficial to students as it assists them to blend academic work with that of the

industry therefore much emphasis and importance should be given to attachment exercise by the students.

Since the experience for the 12 weeks was enormous, the following should be put in place to better future

benefits of students and the institution at large.

 The institution should allow enough time to the students for their preparation and search

of their attachment and their requirements as provided by the institution as early as possible.

 The institution should liaise with the students financing institution (HELB) and look

forward to push for grants to support their students on attachment.

 The students should be facilitated for doing their industrial attachment as it can be seen

how well and importance it is as the students lack enough funds to facilitate their upkeep during

the training period.

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