KABARAK UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND

TECHNOLOGY
(SET)

STUDENT INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT REPORT

AT KENYA CAMUSAT: ZUKU LANGATA, NAIROBI

NAME:

NJUGUNA D. KAMAU

REG. NO:

CS-M-0529-05-13

SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

AND COMPUTING SCIENCES

DATE: 29TH SEPTEMBER 2015

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

The industrial attachment training is an essential component of the curriculum of

Kabarak University, Faculty of Mathematics and Computing Sciences. The
attachment period is usually a minimum of eight weeks and even more than that
depending on the industrial requirements. During this period student are expected
to acquire the necessary additional practical experience to supplement their course
of study in the university. They are also exposed to the real world of work and
challenges which prepares them towards their future career.
Therefore, this report is the outcome of the eight weeks practical training I had at
the Kisumu International Airports.
It is said to be a supervised programme since lecturers from the required Faculty
visit the student at the end of the programme to ascertain the success of the
programme and the amount of seriousness students attached to it.

Objectives of the industrial attachment

Some of the importance of industrial attachment is 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 industrys satisfaction with the graduate of the Faculty in particular
and the University at large.

Benefits to the student

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.

Moral Education
Working in the Kisumu International Airport exposes one to various system
interactions and employees/stuff. It has therefore inculcated in me the ability to
work under different departments and interact with different computer oriented
systems as well as organizational stuffs.

Methodology
In order to ensure the success and effectiveness of this work I adopted the following
methods.
Observation
This method was used to study some of the activities that go on in different
departments such as; workers customer relation, punctuality, workers attitudes
towards work and the monitoring of staff.
Participation
This method was used to acquire knowledge on the use of computer software,
network, computer hardware such as printers, scanners and the CCTV cameras
Through interaction with the staff of the Airport; important information about the
airports activities, services, historical background and the organizational structure
were obtained.
Discussion
This method was employed to gather information on some of the activities going on
in the airport. This discussion was done with both the stuffs and fellow students
under the attachment.
Research Limitations

Busy schedules of the staff made it difficult for discussions and explanations to be
asked for. Inadequate number of computers at the unit was also a hindrance.

CHAPTER 2: COMPANY PROFILE.

Company Physical Address
Kisumu International Airport
P. O. Box 13-40100 Kisumu, Kenya
Tel: (057)2531186 | (057)2524399
Mobile: 0728 765349 | 0728 765360/1
Email: customercareksm@kaa.go.ke
Historical Background
Kisumu Airport, one of the Kenyas Domestic Airports, was built in the 1930s on the
shores of Lake Victoria to the North West of Kisumu City. It is 3.5 Kilometres from
Kisumu city via Busia road. The Airport currently handles seven scheduled airlines
operating between Kisumu Nairobi, Kisumu-Eldoret- Nairobi, and Kisumu-Entebe.
These airlines are Kenya Airways, East African Safari Express, Jet link, Executive
Turbine, Lake Vic. Aviation, and Fly 540 Aviation.
Kisumu airport was widely used during the 2nd World war, with amphibian type of
aircraft landing in the neighboring Lake Victoria.
Currently the airport is classified as class II serving both domestic and
international routes on scheduled and non-scheduled basis.
Mission of the Airport
To provide efficient and effective airport facilities and services in a sustainable
environment.
Vision of the Airport

To provide globally competitive airport facilities and services .

Goals of the Airport
The airport mainly focuses on achieving the following goals; Customer focus, Team
spirit, Integrity, Professionalism, Good governance and Innovation.

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE.
MINISTRY OF
TRASPORT
CABINET SECRETARY

BORD OF
DIRECTORS

Cooperation
and
security

MANAGING
DIRECTORS
General Manger
marketing
Department

General Manager ICT

General Manager Human Resource

Project and
Engineering

Airport
General
Manger
Manager
Audit

General Manager
Finance
Department

General Manager Operations

Administration

Customer Care Dept

Products and Services
Kisumu International Airport provides basically transportation services such as local
and international flights. It also provides transportation of goods.
Company Clients
Company client involve mostly travelers both locally and internationally. It also
involves researchers and students who come for educational purpose.
Rules and Regulations

No any unauthorized individual is allowed into the administration area and

offices.
No one is allowed into the runway without the reflectors for easy visibility.
Both the travellers and their luggage must be scanned thoroughly before

boarding the plane for safety.

While at work in the airport, one must carry the security pass identification

card with them as they move from one place to another/office to office for easy
identification.
No one is allowed into the electrical station except the technicians only.

CHAPTER 3: ATTACHMENT DETAILS

Work Experience
Through my attachment, I have gained some new experiences in software
upgrading, installations and maintenance as well as networking and data analysis

on the computer presentation. I have also learnt teamwork within an organization

within different departments. I also learnt different hardware maintenance such as
printers, scanners and normal desktops which has aided me to improve on my
computer skills.
Relationship with the Staffs
Interaction with both senior and junior members of the organization was both
interesting as well as challenging. Some staff members were very friendly and
helpful which was more of importance towards my internship within the
organization.

Challenges and their Solutions

Challenges
Size of the ICT office
The Kisumu International ICT office is very small based on the number of the
students under the attachment. This makes it difficult for the normal daily operation
of the ICT activities within the organization to take place as expected.
Student Orientation Programme
There is poor form of orientation for students coming for attachment which makes it
difficult for students to get well acquainted with the environment as well as different
departments.
Poor Staff Student Relation
Poor communication and relations from some of the staff towards the students
under the attachment; that is some staff take advantage of the students and treat
them/relate to them with little or no respect.
Solutions
Increase the size of the ICT Department

Due to the large number of the students under the attachment, the Airport
management needs to consider giving the ICT department a larger office of
operation. This will quicken the activities being carried out within the department.
Proper student orientation Programme
After calling the qualified students for the attachments, the organization should
provide a mechanism of ensuring all the students for the attachment are properly
oriented into the organization. This will ensure that the students are well acquainted
with the organizational departments, regulations and areas of operations.
Improve staff student relation
Some of the staff should be taught how to relate with fellow colleagues especially
those on attachment to avoid disrespect and taking advantage of trainees.

Advice to the future interns

Industrial attachment is really a very important activity for a student to participate
in as it provides the students with the necessary environment to improve their skills.
The students exposes themselves to the right people who helps them improve on
their career and skills.

CHAPTER 5: RECOMMENDATIONS
The ICT office should be expanded so that more space and computers will be
provided for the trainees to carry out their activities with ease. This will help the
members of the ICT department to work faster.
Students coming for industrial attachment at the hospital should be taken through
some form of orientation to help them have enough knowledge about what they are
about to do.
There should be a laid down procedure for monitoring workers as well as some
motivational packages for workers who establish them self well.

The attachment is very beneficial to students as it assists them to blend academic

work with that of the industry therefore much importance must be given to
attachment by students.
Since the experience for these few weeks was enormous I recommend that the
periods for the attachment should be increased to even take two semesters instead
of one.

CHAPTER 6: CONCLUTION
The compulsory supervised industrial attachment of the university gives students
the opportunity to apply knowledge in real work, exposing students to work
methods not taught in the university and provide access to products equipment not
available in the university as well as assessing students interest in the occupation
he/she plans to undertake, the programme should therefore be maintain and the
period extended.