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Kenya school of Monetary studies challenges, we would advise consideration of the
recommendations as we plan for any other inter-
Media Accommodation national championships.
As part of the accommodation department, there
Kenya School of Monetary studies hosted the media were things that needed to be planned in good time
personnel both international. At K.S.M.S. accom- to ensure we do not have any hitches. In regards to
modation volunteers were 3, from other directorates planning there will be need to put mechanisms in
there were no volunteers present. Guests started place so that the process fl ow of accommodating the
checking in on 10th of July. athletes, teams offi cials, technical teams and IAAF
family are seamless.
KYEB
In our recommendation, we would suggest the fol-
What worked
lowing:
i. e media personnel were allocated an offi ce
1.
e venue that hosts athletes should be ready
which was fully equipped with office desks
for occupancy a month prior to the athletes
Wi-Fi and printers.
checking in.
ii. ere was ready and adequate transport.
2.
Construction should be complete 2 months
iii. Accommodation volunteers were present
prior to the event taking place.
iv. e media personnel were pleased with the hos-
Contracts should be fi nalized months prior to
3.
pitality at K.S.M.S.
the event to avoid last minute rush
v. TV Screens were put up; therefore it was easy to
4. e hosting venue should be fumigated prior
follow the championship at Kasarani stadium.
to the athletes arriving to avoid embarrassing
incidences of bed bugs and insects
Challenges
5.
We need to ensure that we have professional
staff to handle housekeeping
i. e Wi-Fi connection was not strong enough.
KENYA YEARBO0K
6. Accreditation of the supplier and services pro-
ii. Some local journalists, who had no approval to
viders should be ready prior to the event taking
stay at KSMS, were given accommodation.
place
iii. Volunteers did not have meals until the second
ere is need to hire casual workers at the ath-
7.
day after the event began.
EDITORIAL BOARD
letes village who will be of great help when
offl oading and carrying items and equipment
Recommendations
8. Ensure there is available transport on standby
i. Ensure the set-up internet is functioning and for transporting items around the athlete’s vil-
lage.
can support a huge number. 9. Ensure the volunteers who come to assist have
ii. Volunteers working tools should be provided their kits and accreditation ready in good time
early enough. 10. Tools such as computers, printers installed in
iii. Directions on the specifi c people to be hosted good time prior to the event
at KSMS should be clearly communicated. 11. Ensure water and beverage is delivered to the
athlete’s village a week prior to the event.
Summary and Conclusion 12. e event company needs to be involved in the
planning process at least three months prior to
e IAAF event was a success and irrespective of the the event taking place.

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