INDUSTRIAL

ATTACHMENT REPORT.

INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT REPORT UNDERTAKEN AT

OL-JOGI L.T.D UNDER THE TOURISM DEPARTMENT.
By
Sampeke Wilson Sasine
 1.0 PRELIMINARY PAGES

1.1 STUDENT DECLARATION.

I, Sampeke Wilson Sasine, hereby declare that the presented report, titled; “INDUSTRIAL

ATTACHMENT REPORT UNDERTAKEN AT OL-JOGI L.T.D UNDER THE TOURISM

DEPARTMENT.” is uniquely prepared by me after completion of the thirteen weeks

industrial attachment training at Ol-Jogi Wildlife Conservancy.

I also confirm that the report is only prepared for my academic requirements and it might not

be used for any other purpose. It might not be used in the interest of the opposite party of

the company.

…………………………………

SAMPEKE WILSON SASINE

CTDG:1/19

Department of Tourism

AMBOSELI INSTITUTE OF HOSPITALITY And TECHNOLOGY.

(AHIT).

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 1.2 ACKNOWLEDGMENT.

I give special and warmest thanks to my dad (Sampeke Ole Meshami) who made

it possible to attain my education levels to this point getting an industrial attachment, Ol-Jogi

Company owner sir, and miss Alec Wildenstein, Ol-Jogi company CEO for accepting me,

and my supervisor (Fiona Evans) who made this attachment more successful through her

guidance and continued support.

I would also like to give special thanks to my family as a whole for their

continuous support and understanding when undertaking my industrial attachment. Their

prayers and support are what sustained me.

Above all, I thank God for letting me through all the difficulties I encountered.

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 1.3 DEDICATION.

I dedicate this industrial attachment report to God Almighty my creator, my

strong pillar, and my source of inspiration, wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. He has

been the source of my strength throughout this life and on His wings only have I soared. I

also dedicate this work to my mum and dad; Esther Sampeke and Sampeke Meshami who

have encouraged me all the way and whose encouragement and support have made sure that

I give it all it takes to finish that which I have started. To my siblings Wilson,
Moses Andrew,

Maggie, Charles, and Soilah who have been affected in every way possible by this quest.

Thank you. My love for you all can never be quantified. God bless you all.

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 1.4 TABLE OF CONTENT.

Table of Contents
1.0 Preliminary pages………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. I - ix
(Student declaration, acknowledgment, dedication, table of content, list of tables, list of figures, list
of abbreviations and acronyms, the definition of terms, and executive summary)
2.0 Section 1 (2.1 introduction) .................................................................................................................. 1
2.2 Organization profile ............................................................................................................................... 1
2.2.1 Geographical location……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………1
2.2.2 Historical background ..........................................................................................................................
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2.2.3 Vision……………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………........................3
2.2.4 Mission…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4

2.2.5 Core values……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5

2.2.6 Organization profile……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6

2.2.7 Details of placement department………………………………………………………………………………………………….7

3.0 section 2 (3.1 attachment experience) …………………………………………………………………………………………87

3.1.1 General activities undertaken…………………………………………………………………………………………...…………8

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3.1.2 Specific activities undertaken…………………………………………………………………………………………...…………87

3.2 An analysis of learned knowledge and applied skills……………………………………………………………9-10-11

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3.3 A profile of skills and competence gained ……………………………………………………….………………………11-12

3.4 Observation and critiques………………………………………………………………………………………………………...11-12

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3.5 Strategy for utilization of contacts established during attachment………………………………………….12-13

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4.0 section 3 (summary, conclusion, and recommendations) …………………………………………………………13-14

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 1.5 LIST OF TABLES.
Fig…………………………………………organizational
structure…...pg. 6

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 1.6 LIST OF FIGURES.
Fig 1 organization profile………………………………………………… pg. 6

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 1.7 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS.
1. ER
2.WPS
3. ACW
4. TT
5. CT

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 1.8 DEFINITION OF TERMS.
1. ER – Earth Ranger
2.WPS - Wildlife Protection Solution
3. ACW - African Carnivore wild book
4. TT – Trap Tagger
5. CTS – Camera Traps Survey

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 1.9 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.
This attachment report contains four chapters in the following order: preliminary

pages, section 1; information about the organization (organization profile), section 2 attachment

experiences, Findings/Observations, and critiques during the attachment, and section 3; summary,

Conclusions, Recommendations, and way forward of the attachment. The organization was suitable

for industrial attachment because it has trained and qualified personnel additionally, they are so

interactive and willing to be consulted. I learned the following skills during field attachment: Tour

guiding and communication, team work, cultural sensitivity, geographical knowledge, attention to

detail and tour planning. It is advisable that students who will carry out future field attachment

should be willing interested to learn more to enhance the preparation of their respective careers.

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 2.0 Section 1;

2.1 INTRODUCTION.

2.2 ORGANIZATION PROFILE

2.2.1 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION.

Where is Ol-Jogi? Ol-Jogi Wildlife Conservancy is situated 225km north of Nairobi, in a

malaria-free zone at about 6,000 feet of altitude on the Laikipia plateau near Mount Kenya, Kenya, East

Africa, Africa; Latitude. 0.2688° or 0° 16' 8" north; Longitude. 37.04829° or 37° 2' 54" east.

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 2.2.2 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND.

Ol-Jogi Wildlife Conservancy was established more than over 60 years ago in a location

known for having the most diverse amount of large mammal species on the planet. In 1980, Ol-Jogi

became the second private rhino conservancy to be established in Kenya. This sparked a flow of

significant efforts that have helped preserve the biodiversity of this unique landscape. In 1986, Ol-Jogi

set up its Wildlife Rescue Centre to support the rescue of an increasing number of injured or orphaned

animals being brought to the Conservancy for care. In 1995, Ol-Jogi opened a world-class Veterinary

Clinic to enable efficient medical support to injured wildlife, as well as being able to conduct veterinary

research to support our mission. In 2005, Ol-Jogi expanded its rhino sanctuary to the entire

Conservancy and developed a unique fence enabling its rhinos to be protected within its boundary while

allowing the free migration of all other species.

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 2.2.3 VISION.

Ol-Jogi aims to be a leading model for private conservation. We strive to set the highest

standard of what can be achieved in today’s conservation efforts, relentlessly pioneering new systems,

and methods to help succeed in our goals.

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 2.2.4 MISSION.

Ol-Jogi aims to be a leading model for private conservation, with relentless efforts to

pioneer new methods and techniques enabling us to protect wildlife and assist local communities.

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 2.2.5 CORE VALUES.

Wildlife conservation is at the core of Ol-Jogi's mission. Its aim is to protect or restore wild

species and their habitats in order to prevent further extinction.

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 2.2.6 ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE.

CEO

FINANCE HR TOURISM
MANAGER

SENIOR A/C

PROCUREMENT

ASS. ACCOUNTS

OPERATION MANAGERS

OTHER EMPLOYEES

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2.2.7 DETAILS OF PLACEMENT DEPARTMENT.

As a Tour and Driver guide student, I was placed in the tourism

ddepartment. Just like any other tourism department of any firm, Ol-Jogi tourism department is the

unit of a business responsible for tourism in relation to handling guest. The department various

aspects of its operations and services to cater the needs and preferences of travelers. Besides the

traditional roles of handling wildlife, the tourism department responsibilities also include promoting

tourism, regulation and licensing and environmental and cultural conservation.

SECTION 2:

3.0 ATTACHEMENT EXPERIENCE.

3.1.1General activities undertaken.

The general activities I undertook during the industrial attachment were mostly

conducting environmental impact assessments, implementing conservation imitative and wildlife

protection, monitoring and managing protected areas, collaborating with local communities to

promote responsible tourism and foster community engagement.

3.1.2 Specific activities undertaken.

Specific activities that I undertook during the attachment were as follows; I undertook wildlife

conservation, eco-tourism development, community engagement, research and data collection,

crisis management, monitoring and evaluation.

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 3.2 An analysis of learned knowledge and applied skills.

Week 1:

• Followed up on lion sighting and managed to find scar pride and recorded their

data in terms of coalition and what they were doing.

• Did trap tagger work

• I performed wildlife protection solution data on the ER.

Week 2:

• River water quality assessment.

• I performed trap tagger work through annotating the images to identify the specie

richness of wildlife within the conservancy.

• I took down camera traps that were set in the field used in TT.

Week 3:

• Went on morning game drive.

• Followed up on collard lion individual from neighboring conservancy’s

• Going over WPS images and recording them on ER

Week 4:

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 • Went out to check on camera traps surveys that were set out in the field

• Went out on morning patrol/game drive to look for any cats in the early morning

• Responded on wolfdogs sightings hunting was successful

Week 5:

• Went out on an evening game drive and managed to find break away mile pride

lions resting.

• Performed camera traps work in the field.

• Performed WPS data on ER.

Week 6:

• Followed up on lion sighting in the conservancy

• Updated the wildlife gap data on ER

• I did also camera traps work in the field

Week 7:

• Went on a morning game drive and managed to find a coalition of scar drive and

also cheetah with four young cubs

• Assigned to populate the excel wild book data for the carnivores (leopard, cheetah

and lions).

• In the evening I was assigned to go and follow up a cheetah with young cubs.

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Week 8:

• Responded on lion’s sightings mile pride within the conservancy feeding on a eland

kill.

• Updated the monthly lion sighting on ER

• Went on an evening game drive

Week 9:

• Training on first aid and fire management refresher course

• Learned about poisoning management, casualty management and fire prevention and

protection measures.

• Updated the giraffe data for twiga walinzi

Week 10:

• Responded on mile pride lion sightings hunting but unsuccessful

• Went out on a morning game drive and managed to find cheetah with 3 cubs, mile pride

lion coalition and spotted hyena.

• Went out on a game drive in the evening

Week 11:

• Setting up camera traps survey in the field

• Performed an intervention with Lewa Vets for a sick stripped hyena

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 • Resolved corridor detective images of the wildlife crossing within the conservancy on ER

Week 12:

• went on a morning game drive

• updated the rhino data on ER

• followed up lion sightings and managed to find scar pride and mile pride

Week 13:

• performed TT

• wildlife protection solution

• responded on lion sightings

3.3 A profile of skills and competence gained/ acquired.

1. Practical skills- unlike the theories learned in school, it is a bit different here in my industrial

attachment. I have encountered different software programs and tools used to run the day-to-day

activities in an organization for example the ER, TT.

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2. Teamwork - I have got skills in how to work within a group and recognized that the strengths and

weaknesses of individuals are only effective when combined into something greater.

3. Self-confidence - it’s an essential component of personal and professional growth.

4. Organizational skills - I have got skills in time management and how to prioritize demands from

different managers.

5. Networking - I have skills now in how to create and develop professional relationships with

colleagues, managers, and clients.

6. Business etiquette – which is not taught in class I can confidently say that I can communicate and

express myself well by telephone and email.

7. Stress management – I have also got skills in maintaining good relationship with peers and managers.

3.4 Observation and critique.

3.4.1 Observations.

For the duration I was at Ol-Jogi ltd was able to make the following observations:

• I did observe that teamwork played a huge role in getting most of the work done. The

members of the department worked together to ensure the smooth running of the

department’s work.

• The work environment was conducive and this facilitated the smooth operation of the

department. The easy access and friendly nature of the staff enhanced further learning

and growth.

• Accountability observed a high level of accountability among staff. The staff took their
work

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seriously.

3.4.2Critiques.

• The level of bureaucracy in the institution delayed some decisions also hindered and

also innovation in the institution.

• Response to rescue endangered wildlife delayed at some point resulting to excruciating

death of cheetah cabs.

3.5 Strategy for utilization of contacts established during attachment.

During the industrial attachment, I was able to establish various and diverse contacts. I intend to use the

following strategies to utilize them;

• Target their areas of interest so as to make sure that I communicate my opinions

to them for the achievement of better results in the practice of management.

• Enhanced good relationships which help one to make well-informed judgments.

• Liaison with other professionals to assist in the acquisition of a better job

opportunity in an ethical and professional criterion that does not compromise the principle

of accountability competence and professionalism.

• Advice on work situations. I was able to establish cordial relationships with the

staff members who were able to advise me and even talk to me about workplace ethics

and the importance of adherence to regulations.

4.0 SECTION 3:

4.1 Summary.

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 The experience and knowledge acquired in the period of attachment are crucial for the steering

forward of my career growth. I was able to acquire the necessary practical skills in monitoring and

valuation which are current and relevant in the market today. I gained a proper understanding of the

work carried out at the organization.

4.2 Conclusion.

Industrial attachment is a very important tool in the training of managers as used by the Kenya

institute of management. It gives the trainee exposure to what is happening in real life situations and

thus prepares them to face the challenges in their future endeavours. Throughout this period, I have

been able to refresh and expand my knowledge on several issues concerning project management.

4.3Recommendations.

From my stay in this company, the following are my recommendation: There should be a timely

release of funds to the employees to allow the implementation of activities and the general smooth flow

of activities. A committee should be set up to establish clear guidelines for the internship program in the

organization to enable them to contribute fully.

Thank you.