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t is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the 2nd edition of the Inter-County magazine – South Eastern Region Edition.

This is a quarterly publication that aims to enhance brands, create an interaction with business partners as well as share about business trends within Kajiado, Machakos, Makueni, Kitui and the neighboring Counties – Nairobi & Kiambu.

Inter- County is a business link magazine which is distributed through selected dropping points mainly that are accessible to many like; supermarkets, hotels, restaurants, and retail shops within the towns in the above said counties while the Online version of the publication is also available to all using our web link: http://insightpublication.org/ Esteemed investors are welcomed to engage in this platform to increase visibility of their products and services within the target regions. Amongst scheduled areas of interest for publishing include: Education, Health care, Property Insights, Insurance, Financial and General Business community can advertise or list their businesses in aspect of reaching out to their Customers.

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COLLCOLLEGE WOTE TECHNICAL TRAINING COLLEGE COLLCOLLEGE WOTE TRAINING COLLEGE WOTETECHNICAL TECHNICAL TRAINING

WOTE TRAINING Cell: 0728TECHNICAL 658649 / TRAINING 0731 642021 Tel: 020 COLLEGE 2624243COLLEGE TECHNICAL COLLCOLLEGE WOTE TECHNICAL TRAINING COLLEGE COLLEGE COLLCOLLEGE COLLCOLLEGE COLLCOLLEGE P O Box 377-90300 Makueni Cell: 0728 658649 / 0731 642021 Tel: 020 2624243 COLLCOLLEGE P O Box 377-90300 Makueni

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P O Box 377-90300 Makueni Cell: 0728 658649 / 0731 642021 Tel: 020 2624243 Tel: 020 2624243 | Cell: 0728 658649 / 0731 642021 P O Box 377-90300 Makueni Cell: 0728 658649 / 0731 642021 Tel: 020 2624243 0300 Makueni Cell: 0728 658649 / 0731 642021 Tel: 020 2624243 P O Box 377-90300 Makueni Cell: 0728 658649 / 0731 642021 Tel: 020 2624243

WOTE TECHNICAL TRAINING COLLEGE COLLCOLLEGE P O Box 377-90300 Makueni

Cell: 0728 658649 / 0731 642021

Tel: 020 2624243

Wote Technical Training College is located at the heart of Wote town in Makueni County along the Wote-Makindu road next to Makueni County Headquarters. It is a modern Government Training College situated in a learner friendly environment. We are a center of excellence in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with well-equipped workshops and laboratories in all the departments. We have four fully equipped computer labs fitted with modern interactive smart boards with a capacity of 32 students COURSES (MODULAR) each. Our Library is fully equipped with DIPLOMA the relevant books and cyber for research. The fees charged DIPLOMA COURSES (MODULAR) DIPLOMA COURSES (MODULAR) Course Name Min. Intake are comparatively low and students are assisted in applying for intakeDuration is still in Exam DIPLOMA COURSES (MODULAR) HELB loans. September Requirement body Course Name Min. Intake Duration Exam Min. Intake Duration Exam progress. We offer the following courses….

Course Name Min. Intake Duration Exam body DIPLOMA COURSES (MODULAR) Requirement body Requirement Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power, Instrumentation, C- (Minus) Jan/May/Sept 3 Terms KNEC 1

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Telecommunication Options) Module(Power, I, IIDIPLOMA & IIIInstrumentation, Electrical and Electronics Engineering C- (Minus)Min. Jan/May/Sept 3 Terms 1 Course Name Intake and Electronics Engineering (Power, Instrumentation, C- (Minus) Jan/May/Sept 3 Terms COURSES (MODULAR) ElectricalTelecommunication and Electronics Engineering (Power, Instrumentation, C- (Minus) Jan/May/Sept 3 Terms KNEC 1 Options) Module I, II & III (MODULAR) munication Options) Module I, II & III Requirement DIPLOMA COURSES Engineering Name Min. C- (Minus) Intake Jan/May/Sept Duration 3 Terms Exam 2CourseAutomotive Telecommunication Options) ModuleModule I, II & IIII, II & III Requirement body Automotive Engineering Module I, II & III C(Minus) Jan/May/Sept 3 Terms ive Engineering Module I, IIEngineering & III C- (Minus) Jan/May/Sept 3 Terms andCivil Electronics Instrumentation, C(Minus)Jan/May/Sept 1 23 Electrical Building and I, II(Power, & III 3 Terms Min. C- (Minus)C- (Minus) Intake Duration Automotive Engineering Module I, Engineering II & Module III Jan/May/Sept 3Jan/May/Sept Terms KNEC 2 Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power,I,Instrumentation, C- (Minus) Jan/May/Sept 3 Terms KNEC 1 Telecommunication Options) Module Building and Civil Engineering Module I, II & II III & III Requirement Jan/May/Sept 3 Terms 3 Terms and Civil 3 Engineering Module I, Module II & III C- (Minus)C-C-(Minus) Jan/May/Sept Telecommunication Options) Module I, II & III Food and Beverage I, II & III (Minus) Jan/May/Sept 3Terms 4 Building and Civil Engineering Module I, II & III C(Minus) Jan/May/Sept 3 Terms KNEC 3 Automotive Engineering I, II & III (Minus) Jan/May/Sept Food andI,Beverage I,Module II & C- (Minus)C-Jan/May/Sept Jan/May/Sept 3Terms 2 4 2 Engineering Beverage Module II & III Module 3Terms Automotive Engineering Module I, IIIII& III C- (Minus) Jan/May/Sept 3 Terms KNEC lectronics (Power, (Minus) Jan/May/Sept 3 Terms Information Communication II &CIII(Minus) Jan/May/Sept 3 Terms Food5 and Beverage Module I, II Instrumentation, & III Technology Module I,CC- (Minus)C- (Minus) Jan/May/Sept 3Terms KNEC 4 Information Technology Module III (Minus) C- (Minus)C-Jan/May/Sept Jan/May/Sept 3 Terms on Communication Technology I,Module III,& 3 Terms Building andCommunication Civil Module II &III IIII, II & I,IIIII & CC- (Minus) Jan/May/Sept 3 Terms KNEC ation Options) Module I,Civil IIEngineering &Management IIIModule and Engineering (Minus) Jan/May/Sept 3 563 Building Human Resource Module & III III Jan/May/Sept Information Communication Technology Module I,I, IIII & C- (Minus)C- (Minus) Jan/May/Sept 3 Terms 3Terms KNEC 5 Food and Beverage Module II &Module III C- (Minus) Jan/May/Sept 3Terms KNEC Resource Management I, II & III C- (Minus) Jan/May/Sept Jan/May/Sept 3Terms 4 Human esource 6 I,Module IIModule &I, III (Minus) 3Terms Food andManagement C(Minus)Jan/May/Sept Jan/May/Sept Business Management &IIIIII 3 Terms ngineering I,Beverage IIModule & III C- C(Minus) Jan/May/Sept 3 Terms 4 Management 7 Module Human Resource Module I,I,I,IIIIII&& C- (Minus)C- (Minus) Jan/May/Sept 3Terms KNEC 6 Information Technology C- (Minus) Jan/May/Sept 3 Terms KNEC Management I, II & IIIModule I, II & III C- (Minus) C- (Minus) Jan/May/Sept Jan/May/Sept 3 Terms 7 5 Business Management Module I,Communication II & III Module 3 Terms Community Development I, II & III Module I, IIC-&(Minus) 3 Terms Business Management Module I, II &Module III Technology Jan/May/Sept 3Jan/May/Sept Terms KNEC Communication III C- (Minus) C(Minus)Jan/May/Sept 5 8 Information vil7Engineering Module I, II & III C(Minus) Jan/May/Sept 3 Terms Human Resource Management Module C- (Minus) Jan/May/Sept 3Terms 3 Terms KNEC Development I, II I,&IIIII& III C- (Minus) Jan/May/Sept Jan/May/Sept 8 6 Community ity Development Module II & III Module C- (Minus) 3 Terms Supplies ChainI,Management Module I, II & III C- (Minus) Jan/May/Sept 3 Terms 9 Human Community Development Module I, II & III C(Minus) Jan/May/Sept 3 Terms KNEC 8 Resource Management I, II & III C- (Minus) Jan/May/Sept 6 7 Business Management Module I, II & Module III C- (Minus) Jan/May/Sept 3 Terms KNEC rage Module I, II &Chain III Management C- C(Minus) Jan/May/Sept 3Terms Supplies I, II & III Jan/May/Sept 3 Terms 9 Chain Management Module I, Module II & III I,Module (Minus)C-C-(Minus) Jan/May/Sept 3 Terms Secretarial Studies II & III (Minus) Jan/may/Sept 3 Terms 10 Chain Management Module I, II & III Supplies C(Minus) Jan/May/Sept 3 Terms KNEC 9 Community Development Module I, III,&IIIII& III C- (Minus) Jan/May/Sept 3 Terms KNEC Management C- (Minus) Jan/May/Sept 7 8 Business Secretarial ModuleModule I,I,II & III Jan/may/Sept 3 Terms al Studies10Module I, II Studies & III Module C(Minus)C- (Minus)Jan/May/Sept Jan/may/Sept 3 Terms mmunication Technology II & III C(Minus) 3 Terms StudiesChain Module I, II & III Module I, II & III C- (Minus) Jan/may/Sept 33Terms KNEC 10 Secretarial Supplies Management C- (Minus) Jan/May/Sept Terms KNEC 9

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Motor Vehicle Mechanics

KCPE & above

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All applications are accompanied by photocopies of National ID Card, Birth Certificate, Results Slips and School Leaving Certificate

addressed to:- The Principal P.O Box 377 – 90300, MAKUENI. Application can also done Birth online through our Email: All applications are accompanied by photocopies of National ID be Card, Certificate, Results Slips and wotettimakueni@gmail.com or website: www.wotetti.ac.ke School Leaving Certificate addressed to:- The Principal P.O Box 377 – 90300, MAKUENI. Application can also be done online through our Email: wotettimakueni@gmail.com or Wote Technical Training College is an ISO 9001:2008 certified government Institute under the Ministry of website: www.wotetti.ac.ke Education, State Department of Vocational and Technical Training (TVET).

Wote Technical Training College is an ISO 9001:2008 certified government Institute under the Ministry of Education, State Department of Vocational and Technical Training (TVET).

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HOTEL MARKETING

Why hotels should invest in direct bookings over Online Travel Agents (OTA’S) The direct booking battle has been going on for a while now and more and more hotels start focusing on the increase of their direct bookings. Why is this so important and what are the advantages of direct bookings over OTA’s?

Online travel agencies (OTA’s) have been taking over the hotel industry, so far that up to 4 out of 5 bookings are made through OTA’s! This means that OTA’s are gaining momentum and in return hotels pay more and more commission. Hotels are starting to fight back and with big chains such as Marriott and Hilton leading the way. They are starting campaigns such as “It pays to book direct” and “Stop clicking around” which notifies their customers of the advantages of booking direct.

Instead of investing in commissions for OTA’s, hoteliers should be investing in increasing their direct bookings and start building a sustainable future for their hotel, this is due to: 1. Gain insight into your customer’s data When your hotel has worked together with OTA’s before, this contract statement might look familiar to you: “Direct Marketing to Guests.

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promotions or solicited or unsolicited mail.”

This clause in the contract specifically states that the hotel should not contact the guests that booked through the OTA and cannot target them for any marketing purposes.

Sometimes this clause even includes that the OTA will be the only owner of the guest’s data and this is where you should be careful.

When your customers book direct, you have access to all their data: gain their contact information and get to know their booking preferences. You can use this information to your advantage and get to know your customers better.

2. Build a loyal customer base In general, customers who book directly through your website are more likely to become a returning guest. When they have taken a closer look at your website, they will get the feel of the ambiance of your hotel and brand. This in contrast with OTA’s where all hotels are displayed in the same way and you will just be one of many.

When your customers book direct, you can offer them specials by means of a loyalty program. A role model in this field is Marriott Hotels. Their direct bookings guests have special advantages such as special check-in

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and check-out times and they can earn points for every stay which they can trade for special offers such as an extra night stay, a discount or a special offer such as a scuba-diving trip, culinary workshop or tickets to a musical.

Since you also have your customers’ data now, you can contact them and target them with campaigns for returning visitors.

3. Lower distribution costs This is of course the most obvious statement, but also super important! OTAs can ask insanely high commission costs, ranging from 10 to 25%. Save on this and increase your direct revenue by focusing on direct bookings for your hotel.

Even if you use other services or various offers to convince your website visitors to book direct, the distribution costs will be lower. For example, you can offer a discount of 5% to get your visitor to book directly through your website, while otherwise you might have spent 15% on commissions to an OTA. All in all, when focusing on direct bookings, hotels have the chance to build stronger relations with their guests and they can save a huge amount on commission costs. This all will help hotels to build a sustainable future for themselves.

MARIDADI HARDWARE

Tanks

Glass

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Iron Sheets

Cement

Tiles

Paints

Fence , mesh & hoop iron’s Wheelbarrows among others

We also do construction

Transportation

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INTER- COUNTY NEWS UPDATES

KITUI COUNTY INSIGHTS

MAKUENI COUNTY INSIGHTS County Facts

Makueni County covers an area of 8,034.7 sq km with a projected population of more than 0.9 million people. It geographically borders Kajiado County to the West, Taita Taveta County to the South, Kitui County to the East and Machakos County to the North. The county lies in the arid and semi-arid zones of the Eastern region of the country. Major physical features in the county include the Volcanic Chyulu hills which lie along the South West border of the County in Kibwezi West constituency, Mbooni hills in Mbooni constituency and Kilungu hills in Kaiti subcounty.

County Facts

Kitui County is located 170Km to the South East of the capital Nairobi. It covers an area of about 30,496 km2.

It borders Machakos County and Makueni County to the West, Tana River County to the East, Taita-Taveta County to the South, and Embu County and Tharaka- Nithi County to the North. It is about two and half hours’ drive from Nairobi and 30 minutes flight by a chopper.

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INTER- COUNTY NEWS UPDATES

KAJIADO COUNTY MACHAKOS COUNTY County Facts

Machakos County, nicknamed ‘Macha,’ was the first capital city of Kenya and now, it is an administrative county located in the Eastern region of Kenya and constitutes 8 constituencies including Machakos Town, Mavoko, Masinga, Yatta, Kangundo, Kathiani, Matungulu, and Mwala. Machakos Town is the administrative capital of the county.Machakos County borders Nairobi county and Kiambu county to the West, Embu county to the North, Kitui county to the East, Makueni county to the South, Kajiado county to the South West, and Murang’a county and Kirinyaga county to the North West.

County Facts

Kajiado County covers an approximated area of 21,900.9 square kilometers and consists of a number of administrative districts are Kajiado Central, Isinya, Loitokitok, Magadi, Mashuru, Namanga and Ngong.

Kajiado County is adjacent to the Capital City of Kenya, Nairobi. Kajiado’s County neighbours inclued counties of Machakos, Makueni, Narok, Taita Taveta and Kiambu counties. Here are few towns found in the county – Ngong, Kitengela, Ongata Rongai, Kiserian, Kajiado, Loitokitok, Namanga, Isinya, Sultan Hamud and Ilbisil.

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Makueni County Makueni County Business Listings

Makueni County

Colleges in The Counties

Colleges in The Counties

Retailers ( Supermarkets) In Makueni County ( Supermarkets) In Makueni County RetailersRetailers ( Supermarkets) In Makueni County

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Supermarkets Peter Mulei & Sons Limited Supermarkets T/A – Mulley’s Supermarket P.O. Box 438 – 90100 Machakos, Kenya.

Mobile: +254 718 522 006 Email: customercare@mulleys.co.ke Website: www.mulleys.co.ke

Schools in Makueni County / Some of the schools* Branches: Schools in Makueni County / Some of the schools*

9 Branches | 3 Counties

Pioneer (1) Masaa(1) Express (1) Highway(1) Mtaani (1) Emali (1) Kitui (1) & Tala (2) RETAILER TIER: TWO (2) BETWEEN 5-15 BRANCHES

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