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v. Technical teams had dedicated vehicles • Windsor provided the following security equip-
vi. IAAF staff had pool cars, Volunteers & LOC staff ment walk through & luggage scanners at the
also had pool cars. main Windsor reception entry area.
• All guests went through the various security
Analysis on Transport at Windsor checks prior to accessing the hotel.
• e IAAF President, Vice President and CEO had
What worked dedicated diplomatic police for the days they were
in the country.
• Guest arrivals and departures were well organized. • e police escorted the VIPs to and from Kasarani.
• Having a daily bus schedule that was shared with • e police also accompanied guests that used the
KYEB
mini buses.
guests.
• Kiambu County donated 1 fi re engine that was
• Putting up of bus schedules on the notice boards.
stationed at Windsor throughout the event.
• Having dedicated vehicles for the diff erent IAAF
• All guests and suppliers supporting the event were
staff at the various event venues Athletes village,
accredited.
Windsor and Kasarani.
Analysis on Security
Challenges

• Not all the security teams were entitled to meals.
• A delay in availing vehicles for VIP’s during the
• e IAAF President and CEO security and driver
fi rst 2 days of the event.
were provided with accommodation.
• Drivers reported to work at Windsor with their
vehicles not fueled. Hence causing a delay in
dents of theft or security threats reported.
transporting of technical staff to Kasarani and
Kenyatta University. • e hotel was well secured. ere were no inci-
Volunteer Management
• Delays in picking up volunteers at Kasarani to
KENYA YEARBO0K
report to work at Windsor.
• e volunteers worked in 2 shifts from 8am – 2pm
• Having no cars assigned to volunteers. Hence
and 2pm – 10pm.
dependency on the Windsor guests’ vehicles.
• The volunteers were assigned in the following
EDITORIAL BOARD
areas;
Recommendations
i. Welcome desk – 2
• The transport service provider should be con-
tracted to manage all the transportation needs ii. Accreditation – 6 ICT Volunteers
that include allocation of vehicles, fueling, and iii. Accreditation welcome Desk – 1
provision of meals. iv. Transport offi ce – 2
• Organize for meals for all drivers at their working v. Accommodation - 2
stations.
• Have vehicles assigned to volunteers in future. Analysis on Volunteer Management at
Windsor
Security
What worked
• Security was provided by the Kenya Police Service
who worked with the Windsor Security team. • e volunteers assigned to Windsor were coopera-
• Windsor deployed security at the main gate, park- tive.
ing and the Windsor premises. • The volunteers were patient and did not mind
extending the hours of work.

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