Shows, Exhibitions, Conferences

Prof. Esther KahangiDVC - RPE

Shows

Participated: 1. Nyeri Central Kenya Show 2. Nairobi International Trade fare

September and October 2010 respectively Crop demo plots were a major attraction to

scores of school students and farmers

Other attractions: banana, rice, mushrooms research, innovations in electronic and engineering, food and chemistry products, botany, bookshop, health clinic, programs, alumni

Guests

Guests

Attendance

The lower rate of attendance could be attributed to the economy and the gate fee costs that were a little bit on the higher side

Show 2010 2009 2008Nyeri 13, 876 20,780 16, 380Nairobi 44, 150 46, 850 44, 420

Show ExpensesExpense Nyeri (Ksh) Nairobi (Ksh)

Subsistence 3,013,052.00 901,000.00

Casuals 173,400.00 70,000.00

Materials 458,700.00 150,000.00

Catering 100,418.00

Rent and Tickets 166,000.00 300,000.00

Transport 568,540.00 94,905.00

Estates 100,000.00 116,000.00

Shirts & blouses 580,500.00 580,500.00

FOTEC & CPC 140,000.00 140,000.00

Grand Total 7,204,415.00

Shows outcomes Land for vehicle parking was

allocated to JKUAT at the Nyeri showground outside the cafeteria area at no extra expense

Thanks to Mr. Magoti of ASK (Tel. 0723269861)

Land was also allocated for demo plots at the Nairobi showground

Plans are underway to have demos in Nairobi plots next year show

Shows outcomes The Nyeri Show JKUAT stand needs

construction of a permanent building Presidential security expressed

concern over the uneven ground and tents making it difficult for the presidential party to move about

A semi-permanent structure is also needed for catering services

approved by the VC before next year show (verbal)

Shows outcomes

Nyeri – 1st in all 9 classes entered Nairobi – 1st in 2 classes and 2nd in 1 class

Shows & Exhibitions ImpactsTri - cycle Partnering with a Kenya Local

entrepreneurs e.g. Marurui Company for the purpose of mass production

Block making Machine Will reduce the environmental hazard

of cutting trees. 1 group (100 disabled persons)

already trained on Eco block technology.

12 units sold out and 5 orders pending.

Shows & Exhibitions ImpactsHologram National registration bureau is interested in

using this technology to produce Identification Cards.

Shows & Exhibitions Impacts Voting machine The Electoral Commission of Kenya

was interested in using this technology to register voters and for voting purposes

Bamboo cottage machine Orders have been received from

United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

Shows & Exhibitions ImpactsPrograms About 500 register as students

through shows and exhibitions

Agricultural & value addition tech Over 50 enquiries of various

agricultural technologies At least 10 groups trained per year

on various technologies

Scientific ConferenceItem Expense (Ksh)

Trips, tents, catalogue 362,313.00

Laptops 250,000.00

Telephone 30,000.00

Lead paper presenters 42,000.00

Speech writing 42,000.00

Cocktail/Tamasha 280,000.00

Banners 103,000.00

Telephone 35,000.00

Brochures & posters 100,000.00

Book of Abstracts 200,000.00

Bags & stationeries 365,00.00

Meals/conference rooms 1,000,000.00

Dinner at Safari Park 85,750.00

Transport 124,097.00

Air ticket 145,740.00

Total 3,164,900.00

Scientific Conference Major attractions @ the exhibition

Open Day

Item Details Cost

Exhibitors departments 819,770.00

Publicity newspapers 545,780.00

Catering Lunch/drinks 84,750.00

Tents 25x10x10 56,840.00

Security policemen 12,000.00

Shirts/blouses 200 300,000.00

Labor 10 casuals x 2 days @ sh. 300

6,000.00

Honorarium Ushers, exhibitors, committee

345,000.00

Total 2,170,140.00

JKUAT Tech Expo 2010

Shows, Exhibitions, Conference Challenges

Late approval of funds by UMB Slow processing of funds by finance

office ISO conflict at show times Transport hitches Overall late start on all preparations

Shows, Exhibitions, Conference Improvements

UMB to approve funds 4 months prior to function

Finance office to hasten processing funds

ISO be scheduled away from show times

Reliable transport be available for all functions

Early preparation and planting of shows demo plots

Merry X-Mass & Happy New Year