Intercounty Magazine Edition 04

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HEALTH CARE | EDUCATION | PROPERTY MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL

KAJIADO COUNTY | MACHAKOS COUNTY Kitengela #COMING SOON...

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Content: INTER COUNTY MAGAZINE ISSUE 4, 2014

PROJECT TEAM NOTE DEAR READER,

elcome to our 4th Edition of the Inter - County Magazine -a quarterly Publication-whose aim is to link up your business venture within the selected counties hence giving your business visibility to the prospective customers/consumers within your reach.

Coverage Considering the fast economic growth within the urban towns, the Inter county magazine has extended its reach to both Kajiado (Kitengela) and Machakos (Mlolongo/Athi -River) in both Counties so far and we will extend the same to all other adjacent towns in both counties.

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Health care * Top Care NURSING HOME

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RETAIL SHOPS * RISK MANAGEMENT

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WHY YOU MUST INVEST * PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

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FINANCIAL ADVISORY * hospitality check

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Who should advertise?

It focuses on all the investors within the vicinity to advertise such as learning institutions, Financial Institutions- Banks/MFI, Hotels & Resorts, Property Managers & Developers, Recreational centres, Heath centre’s among others within the counties.

Magazine Distribution The magazines are distributed for free through selected areas as dropping zones accessible such as; supermarkets, hotels and restaurants, & all Retail shops within the towns above where our readers can reach them and is also available online from our website www.insightretails.com. Thus Visibility of the magazine is bigger since its available free every quarter.

Share your feedback Finally we thank the reader and the general stakeholders for your contribution. As you enjoy a copy of intercounty Magazine, we look forward for your comments and future contributions to make this magazine endeavor by posting your comments to intercounty@insightretails.com

The Project Team Insight Publication | 2014

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HEALTH CARE - TOP CARE NURSING HOME

Top Care Nursing Home

Top Care Nursing Home is a rapidly growing health institution in Kitengela that is duly registered by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board ABOUT US...

It started as an outpatient clinic in January 2009 with a mission to provide quality healthcare services which are accessible and affordable to all. In July 2009 we expanded to include full outpatient and inpatient services.

WHERE ARE WE...

Topcare Nursing Home is located about 250 meters off Namanga Road on Miriams Road. The facility is easily accessible from all areas in Kitengela and is open for 24 hours.

It is In a secure environment and is constructed as a health facility and maintains highest levels of cleanliness. It has enough clean water and an internal sewerage system. It also has a functional incinerator as part of a waste management system.

OUR SERVICES...

• Outpatient services • Inpatient services • Laboratory services • Maternity services • Antenatal clinics • Postnatal clinics • Child welfare clinics including immunizations • Family planning dinks • Counseling services • VCT services • HIV care and treatment induding prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) • Minor surgeries including circumdsion • Physiotherapy and occupational therapy service • Well stocked pharmacy

Our Vision: To be the leading quality healthcare provider in Kitengela and the region.

Our Mission: To provide affordable quality healthcare services to all 1. Quality Quality is our main core value. We strive to offer quality and comprehensive services to our patients to ensure quick recovery and successful outcomes. This is supported by our dedicated staff, our policies and guidelines as well as standard operating procedures.

We use the most current diagnostic and treatment protocols and adhere to Ministry of Health guidelines. We have modern equipment for diagnosis and treatment as well as resuscitation.

Quality is exhibited right from our reception; consultation and treatment; Our computer records to our in-patient services including private wards and quality meals.

It also in a secure environment and is constructed as a health facility and maintains highest levels of cleanliness. It has enough clean water and an external sewerage system.

It also has a functional incinerator as part of a waste management system.

2. Medical ethics Topcare Nursing Home observes the medical ethics as enshrined In the various vows taken by health workers. This ensures that we put the interest of our patients first and do no harm.

3. Integrity We observe high levels of integrity. We ensure confidentiality and honesty In our work and do not support any form of medical fraud or illegal medical practices.

Contact Details: P.O. Box 365 – 00242 Kitengela Tel: 0720855084 Email: topcarenh@yahoo.com

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RETAIL SHOPS - RISK management

Risks Involved in Opening a Retail Shop

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everal entrepreneurs dream of opening a lucrative retail chains, be it a high-end electronics outlet or a modest yet chic clothing boutique.

However, opening a retail shops is not without risk. Business owners must ensure a variety of conditions are met in order to run a successful retail stores.

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Pricing

Price setting is a risky undertaking in the retail business. Because the store is not yet established, business owners often face difficulty in determining what price to charge for their goods. This risk is especially apparent for retail stores selling custom-made goods. While some retail stores determine prices based on the competitor’s values, businesses purveying customized items cannot rely entirely on this method. Avoiding these risks entails devising a warranty policy and writing disclaimers for pricing errors. Savy retail owners also experiment with different pricing strategies, including initial ‘buy one, get one free’ offers and other grand opening discounts.

Economic Conditions

Retailers are often sensitive to economic conditions because they sell items typically purchased with disposable income. When economic conditions decline and consumers have less spending money, retail businesses often experience hardship. Opening a retail store carries the risk of poor timing. For instance, many entrepreneurs who went through the planning phases during the boom times of 2006 experienced financial drawbacks when the store finally opened during the great recession of 2008. Some retail store owners use downturns to their advantage. Renting storefronts, for example, can be significantly cheaper during downturns as property owners scramble to lease space. Other advantages may come from selling recession-proof items such as ready-made meals and knock-off luxury goods.

Taste and Preferences

Changing taste and preferences is another risk, specifically for stores selling technology-related items. Planning on which items to sell is an ever-changing activity -- for example, a retail store might plan on stocking the latest music players and at a certain cost; this figure may change before the store opens on account of new players entering the market. Many retail stores circumvent this risk by entering into deals with wholesale manufacturers of these items. When the latest item is manufactured, the retail store knows in advance the expected cost and warranty associated with the good. Businesses must be willing to revamp their image often in order to compete. Use heavy advertising for new and unexplored products and collecting consumer feedback frequently as a way of maintaining customers.

Theft and Damage

Though service industries worry about theft of ideas, retail stores face an ever-present concern regarding theft of physical goods.

Opening a retail store requires purchasing a large stock of items and replenishing these orders frequently. Managing this risk requires having an inventory management strategy in place. Some stores use electronic tracking devices while other businesses utilize in-store security cameras to monitor employees and customers. Online stores must prevent online data theft as well. Employ a number of preventative measures, including full disk encryption and hard-drive encryption. These steps prevent database hacking and preserve sensitive information, such as credit card numbers, from being stolen.

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Rubicon High School offers full time and part time training to secondary students and holiday tuition for both primary and secondary school students.

We specialize in naturing talent and help the youth level careers from their talent.

Secured loans / Security required

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Tel : +254 20 2574142, +254 704 771711, +254 20 232232335 Website: www.rubiconafrica.com, Email:info@rubiconafrica.com

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WHY YOU MUST INVEST - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Reasons why you must Invest in

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Kitengela, Kajiado County

ue to the rapid expansion of Nairobi city, and the development of government structures to the counties, people are now moving to the outskirts of Nairobi in search of cheaper land and a cleaner environment, in an effort to avoid the hustle and bustle of the city.

This has created a lot of investment opportunities for the following sectors in Kitengela;

Banking / Financial sector Micro finance / Micro credits More than 10 banks and Micro finance institutions are present in Kitengela to give the business community the platform to operate smoothly by financing & banking support.

Real Estate Developers Property Managers and several estates have been developed around Kitengela with basic amenities like water, Electricity cum security thus growth in the area is ascertained.

Medical Over 5 hospitals are within the vicinity i.e. Karen Hospital, Aga khan hospital, Nairobi women hospital, Gertrude hospital, Meridian, Top Care, Shalom just to mention a few exists.

Tourism/Hotels Hotels exits due to Linkage of Tanzania via Namaga Road/ Namaga Border thus stopover has resulted on the same such Hotels Include; Kaputiei, Cray soak, Esidai, Ostrich Resort & Kitengela Park exists cum entertainment spots of the residence.

Education a) Schools Acacia Crest , Kitengela International are among primary

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and secondary schools in the town.

This is just prove of why your investment in Kitengela is always a good idea and venture as well.

Invest now for a better tomorrow!

b) Colleges ; Like Ricati, Apogee & Rubicon offering medium sized education. c) Universities; over Five Universities are on site with two already operation ;KCA & TMEA, Daystar.

Industries a) Cement Factories – 5 Major cement factories reside within the vicinity of Kitengela. b) EPZ site Many factories are moving to the Kitengela due to services and Government Subsidy available on the facility.

REAL ESTATE MADE EASY HOUSES FOR SALE

HOUSE FOR SALE 3Br Bungalow at Kitengela New valley

- Kshs. 4.5M

ISiNYA TOWN Within the CBD of Isinya Town

• ¼ Acre

• 1/8 Acre 5-Acres - 500metres from Tarmac

- Kshs. 2. 4M - Kshs. 1.2M - Kshs 3.5M p/Acre

4-Acres 3kms from Isinya Town

PLOTS FOR SALE

Our Other Range of services in Property Include:

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KitENGELA TOWN / KiSAJU Within the CBD of Kitengela Town

• ¼ Acre

• 1/8 Acre

• 1/8 Acre 5 - Acres in Acacia Area

1/8 Plot Near EPZ Tank Acacia 1/8 Plot Acacia / Kitengela ¼ Plot Acacia / Kitengela 100 - Acres Turoto Town 10 - Acres Kisaju 2.8KM from Tarmac

- Kshs 1.2M p/Acre

- Kshs. 4M - Kshs. 2.5M - Kshs. 3.5M - Kshs 2.5M p/Acre - Kshs. 600,000/= - Kshs. 800,000/= - Ksh. 1.6M - Kshs.1M per Acre - Kshs. 2.4M p/Acre

Rent Collection Tenancy Management/Administration Property Letting - Commercial Properties, Flats & Office Blocks Land Purchases Processes < Land Searches, Processing & Witness Agency on behalf

+254 723 425 393 +254 732 759 248 senteroproperties@gmail.com

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FINANCIAL ADVISORY - HOSPITALITY

What about Micro Credit Loans

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icrocredit has been deemed as a way to help poorer people launch very small businesses and run them sustainably after some mentorship programmes but nowadays has become an alternative to the basic lending of every institution like Micro finance Institution, banks and even govt bodies / NGOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s have such programmes running as micro lenders, most of which are nonprofits, receive the bulk of the funds they lend out at small administration fees based on certain requirements borrowers must meet to qualify for a microloan, but the requirements are much less stringent than those at traditional lenders / banks.

Micro loans for small business offer a variety of benefits.

Business Training Most of the Microlenders provide business and technical training to their borrowers.

This educational component, which microborrowers must fulfill before their application is accepted, is a step in the right direction.

With sound business training and planning, more startups can avoid costly mistakes and are more likely to be successful in repaying their microloans and building a solid credit history in the process.

Flexible Requirements Another aspect that makes these loans attractive is the flexible guidelines for loan approvals cum repayment period which can be stretched to weekly, monthly as agreed upon with favorable interests.

Time Time is always of the essence but especially so for small business owners in need of working capital within shortest time and can only access on from such institutions within hours or a day if goes longest.

Loan Security While many lenders are unwilling to approve a loan unless you have standing credit history, business history, and sufficient collateral etc which are un accessible to small business /start ups.

Micro lenders take other factors into consideration as a security which may include personal collateral and a personal guarantee. But what truly separates micro lenders from other lenders is the personal touch. Micro lenders take a more hands-on approach with their borrowers and more on personal references than any other collateral needed.

Building Credit Microloans provide a pathway for small business owners to build or rebuild their personal credit history. Many applicants have little or no credit history and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the collateral that larger businesses can use to secure a loan thus becoming the only available option for SME

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CONSUMER ADVISE

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