St Thomas Girls Boarding High School, Tigoni

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St Thomas School

8-4-4 Girls boarding private high school located in Tigoni, Limuru 32km from Nairobi in serene environment.

Ranked 1st Private Sec Sch in KCSE 2008 & 2009 in Kiambu West District.

Committed to academic excellence & all-round student dev.

Excellent facilites & experienced resident graduate teachers

Admitting Form 1,2 & 3

0722 786460, 0735 731094

admin@stthomasschool.ac.ke

www.stthomasschool.ac.ke

Procurement & Management of Consultancy Services Workshop

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Workshop: Procurement & Management of Consultancy Services

28th September - 1st October 2010

Hilton Hotel, Nairobi

Leading organizations attribute part of their success to the services of consultants. Using expert's advice, these organizations have re-engineered their structures and processes to enable them attain higher efficiency levels and maximize returns on their investments.

Yet purchasing of consultancies remains a challenging area for procurement professionals and their organizations, particularly with regards to planning, evaluating, selecting, negotiating, and managing the consultancies.

This workshop examines enablers for purchasing of consultancies, status and role of the procurement function, applicable procurement practices, attitudes towards consultants, how the consulting service and the purchasing situation are framed, and implementation strategies.

The workshop is designed to inform procurement professionals on the most appropriate approaches for securing consultancies that will serve their organizational needs.

Course Objectives

• Understand how to develop consultants' TORs and setting evaluation criteria
• Identify and design the right selection process
• Understand and apply best industry evaluation practices of technical and financial proposals
• Acquaint yourself with various types and forms of contracts for,consultants
• Acquaint yourself with the process of selection of individual consultants
• Apply the appropriate negotiation strategies
• Understand how to manage consultant contracts

Target Group

Senior and mid-level managers involved in procurement, production, planning, logistics management, finance and administration managers, project managers and supervisors.

Cost: Ksh. 44,000.00 + 16% VAT

KISM members are entitled to 20% discount

For inquiries and bookings call Edith or Gitau on Landline +254-20-2213908/09/10 or mobile 0721-244828, education@kism.or.ke

JKUAT Self Sponsored Degree Programme in Marine Engineering (September 2010 Intake)

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Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
School of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Materials Engineering

JKUAT Self Sponsored Degree Programme in Marine Engineering (September 2010 Intake)
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology invites applicants for the BSc Marine Engineering programme in the School of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Materials Engineering.

Course Brief

The degree of Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering is a five (5) year programme to be offered at the main campus of JKUAT and waterfront sites. A marine engineer deals with the design, construction and repair of sea going vessels; offshore structures and marine systems.

A marine engineer also works on offshore oil and gas drilling platforms and onshore as a consultant and manager. Graduates will have plenty of opportunities to work internationally as can be inferred from the expert projections of the rising shortage of seafarers; for instance as reported in the Lloyds List of 20th May 2010.

The programme is designed to meet the minimum requirements for accreditation by Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) for the graduates to be registered as marine engineers with the mandate to practise offshore (in international waters).

Applicants Eligibility

The following shall be eligible for consideration for admission into the degree program.

(i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) who have at least a mean grade B-(minus); and a mean grade for the total score in the four JAB cluster subjects of at least B (plain); and the following minimum grades in the individual cluster subjects: Alternative A - Mathematics C+ (plus). Physics C+ (plus). Chemistry C+ (plus), and Geography or Biology, or any of Coup IV C+ (plus); Alternative B - Mathematics C+ (plus), Physical Science B (plain). Biological Sciences C+ (plus), and Geography or any of Coup IV C+ (plus), or equivalent qualification obtained in other examination systems

or

(ii) Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) applicants who have at least two principal passes in Mathematics and Physics; and at least a total score of nine (9) points, and at least a credit pass in Chemistry at the KCE or its equivalent.

or

(iii) A holder of any other qualifications recognized by the senate as equivalent to (i) or (ii) above.

In addition to the above academic qualifications, the applicant will be required to submit a certificate of medical fitness obtained from a KMA approved medical practitioner.

Program Duration

The programme will take a total of 10 semesters and a total of 40 weeks of practical attachment, 24 of which will be on board a ship at sea. Students will also be required to undertake a cadet training for a minimum of 4 weeks.

Application forms can be obtained upon payment of non-refundable application fee of KShs 1,500 and returned by Friday 13th August, 2010 duly completed with official results slip/certificate to:

The Principal
College of Engineering and Technology (COETEC) - JKUAT
Box 62000- 00200, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: 067-52711, Ext 3231 or 3233
Fax:067-52164
Email: dean@jeng.jkuat.ac.ke
Website: http:/www.jkuat.ac.ke

JKUAT IS ISO 9001: 2008 CERTIFIED

Setting Trends in Higher Education, Research and Innovation

Moi University - Office of the Chief Academic Officer - School of Medicine - MMED Reproductive Health Programme

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Applications are invited from candidates who qualify for admission into the Masters Degree in Reproductive Health (MMED Reproductive Health).

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entrance requirements:-

1. Meet the common Moi University School of Medicine Graduate Studies Committee (SOMGS) entry requirements as they refer to Master of Medicine Programme.
2. Be a holder of the MBChB degree from Moi University or its equivalent from other institutions recognized by Moi University Senate.
3. Be registered or registerable as a medical practitioner by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (MPDB).
4. Have worked for at least one year after internship.
5. Pass admission interviews as determined by the Department Postgraduate Committee.

Duration and Cost

The Masters of Medicine Programme (MMed) will normally extend over a period of 4 years and the course will cost Ksh. 195,450/- and US dollar 2413 for non citizens per year.

Application forms may be obtained from www.mu.ac.ke and non refundable fee of Ksh. 2,000 in form of bankers cheque. Forms must be returned not later than 20th August 2010 to:

The Dean School Of Medicine (Town Campus)
Moi University
Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital - OPD Building
P.O. Box 4606-020100,
Eldoret, Kenya.

Kenya Revenue Authority Public Notice: KRA Online Services Seminars

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Kenya Revenue Authority wishes to invite Nairobi based taxpayers registered for various Tax Obligations to attend KRA Online Services Sensitization Seminars at the KRA Convention Centre, 5th floor — Times Tower, Nairobi on the dates specified below:-

• Thursday, 5th August, 2010
• Thursday, 12th August, 2010
• Thursday, 19th August, 2010
• Thursday, 26th August, 2010

The seminar will startat8.30 a.m. and end at 12.30 p.m.

Please be punctual.

The seminar will cover e-registration and e-filing of VAT 3, P10, VAT 32, IT2C Returns.

Participants are requested to come with Laptops for ease of demonstration.

The seminar will assist Taxpayers to understand their Rights and Obligations with regard to all Taxes Administered under Domestic Taxes Department.

Commissioner of Domestic Taxes
KRA Complaints and Information Centre can be reached through the following channels:

In person: Office of the Commissioner General, Times Tower, 30th Floor,

Mail: P.O. Box 48240-00100 GPO Nairobi, Phone: (020) 281-7700
(Hotline), (020) 281-7800 (Hotline), (020) 343342.

Fax: (020) 341342.

Email: cic@kra.go.ke

Visit our website: http://www.kra.go.ke

Tulipe Ushuru, Tujitegemee!

KPMG Kenya Training: Towards Developing a Compelling Sustainability Strategy for Your Organization

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Sustainability is rapidly becoming a foundation of business strategy.

The growing influence of sustainability on businesses is driven by the increasing number and scope of global and local regulations, the growing constraints around raw materials, and opportunities associated with new offerings and enhanced brand reputation.

Recognizing the vast opportunities associated with these drivers, leading companies are re-inventing their entire business models to make the most of the changing business landscape.

Companies taking a strategic approach towards sustainability not only minimize costs and risks, but also outperform the competition by developing more sustainable products and services.

They become more efficient across their supply chains and drive superior financial results. Evidence of this can be seen in industry studies and analysis, such as assessment of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, which clearly indicate a positive relationship between sustainability and financial performance, as measured by stock returns.

KPMG Kenya will conduct an interactive two day workshop on how to develop a compelling
sustainability strategy for your organization.

What you will learn from this seminar:

Using examples, case studies, best practices and hands-on activities, you will:

• List the steps in developing a sustainability strategy and begin to customize them for your organization
• Develop a business case for sustainability including drivers, opportunities, risks, issues and challenges
• Develop a process for a definition, vision and goals for sustainability for your organization
• Create a plan to assess the impact of sustainability on your organization’s economic, environmental and social performance
• Identify methods for determining sustainability metrics
• Discuss methods for prioritizing and implementation of sustainability initiatives
• Understand and analyze case studies and best practices for integrating sustainability into corporate governance, operations and the culture of the organization
• Establish a draft plan for tracking progress toward targets; and reporting achievements and progress towards sustainability goals

Who is the Workshop for?

This two day seminar is for leaders from business, government, and civil society organizations
who want to enhance their ability to build organizational capacity for formulating and implementing effective sustainability strategy.

You may be working in CSR, sustainability, corporate affairs, strategy, legal & compliance, marketing, finance, general management, operations or human resources.

You may be working in a company, a government business or department, local government or a social or environmental organization. If you are driving change in your organization in any way, this seminar is for you.

Details of the Seminar:

Date: 26 - 27 August 2010
Venue: Intercontinental Hotel Nairobi
Time: 8:30am to 5:00 pm
Your investment: KShs 66, 750 per person, exclusive of VAT
There is a free offer (one participant) for Institutions sponsoring three or more participants.)

RSVP

Ms Agnes W Ndegwa or Ms Rebecca Kamau
16th Floor, Lonrho House
PO Box 40612-00100 Nairobi
Tel : +254-20-2806000/290
Fax : +254-20-2215695
Email : agnesndegwa@kpmg.co.ke

© 2010 KPMG Kenya, a Kenyan partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of
independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss cooperative. All rights reserved.

Internal Audit Seminar: Optimizing the Risk Based Internal Audit of the procurement-to-pay process

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Traditionally focused on ensuring compliance, the Internal Audit Function within leading organizations is moving well beyond its traditional role of focusing on finance only.

Internal Auditors are now becoming increasingly involved in performing value adding internal audits of all business processes.

One such key business process is the procurement-to-pay process which is viewed as an important strategic player within the organization.

KPMG Kenya will conduct an interactive two-day Seminar with the primary focus on the procurement-to-pay process.

Earn 14 CPE Credits

The seminar will focus on:

• Key procurement-to-pay audit focus areas
• Determining risks in critical areas of procurement-to-pay process
• Key controls within the procurement-to-pay process
• Process mapping procurement-to-pay process
• How to work with process owners to develop value adding recommendations
• Developing risk based audit programmes
• Common procurement-to-pay frauds and related fraud indicators
• Techniques for effectively communicating findings and recommendations
• How to use CAATS to analyse data during internal audit execution
• Insightful case studies
• And much more

Target Group

• Chief Internal Auditors, Internal Auditors, compliance staff and Audit Committee members

Details of the Seminar

Date: 26 - 27 August 2010
Venue: Stanley Hotel Nairobi
Time: 8:30am to 5:00 pm
Your investment: KShs 66,750 per person, exclusive of VAT
There is a free offer (one participant) for Institutions sponsoring three or more participants.

RSVP

Ms Agnes W Ndegwa or Ms Rebecca Kamau
16th Floor, Lonrho House
PO Box 40612-00100 Nairobi
Tel: +254-20-2806000/290 /Fax: +254-20-2215695
Email: agnesndegwa@kpmg.co.ke


© 2010 KPMG Kenya, a Kenyan partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative ("KPMG International"), a Swiss cooperative. All rights reserved

Securities Industry Training Institute (SITI) Bond Trading Training Programme

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The Nairobi Stock Exchange in collaboration with the Uganda Securities Exchange, Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange and Rwanda Over the Counter Market constitute the members of the East African Securities Exchanges Association (EASEA)

The members have come together to implement a regional market capacity building training program -The Securities Industry Training Institute (SITI)

Course content includes: An Overview of Bond Features; Pricing of Bonds; Bond Price Risk - Bond Theorems; Bond Price Risk - Duration; Bond Market Quotes and Bond trading in Kenya's Capital Markets including settlement of bonds.

This training programme is open to professionals in the capital and financial markets to professionals in the capital and financial markets, including market intermediaries, regulators, commercial bank treasury departments, and asset managers.

Date: 5th -6th August 2010
Venue: The Sarova Stanley Hotel
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Charges: Kshs. 35,000
(cost is inclusive of registration fees, course work material and refreshments)

For reservations or queries, e-mail: siti@nse.co.ke or call us on 2831255/56

Raising Financially Fit Kids

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One of the more neglected topics in child rearing is personal finance.

Children learn that to buy things, they must have money, but they aren't often taught about making money, budgeting, saving & investing, difference between needs & wants, risk deferred, gratification, trading in shares and so on. This is where Smart~n~Savvy steps in..

Training Dates:

Students (10-18 years)

1. Aug. 10th-11th & 12-13th 2010
2. Dec. 7th-8th & 9th-10th 2010

Parents

1. Aug. 14th 2010
2. Dec. 11th 2010

All Africa Conference of Churches, opposite Safaricom HQ.

Kshs. 6,000/- (inclusive of meals for the two days)

To book, contact us;

Kimathi House,
6th Floor Tsavo Securities Office,
Nairobi

0732 762781 or 0717 762781

info@smartnsavvy.net

www.smartnsavvy.net

Kenya Flower Council and PKF Accountants & Business Advisers Floriculture Industry Executive Forum

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What are the emerging issues affecting the floriculture industry?

PKF Kenya and The Kenya Flower Council invite owners, growers and CEOs to The Floriculture Industry Executive Forum which will be led by expert speakers and industry leaders, who will examine and discuss the following issues:

• Impact of Euro crisis on the floriculture sector
• Banking and Finance
• Role of credit rating in supporting domestic and export trade
• Managing trade and investment risks
• Opportunities in the carbon business
• Water resource management
• Tax compliance and planning including transfer pricing

Date: 12th August 2010
Venue: Holiday Inn-Parklands
Time: 8.00 am to 4.00 pm
Entry: By Registration KES 5,800 (RSVP)

Registration will cost KES 5,800 (Including VAT) per person and, as space is limited, priority will be given on a first come first served basis.

To register kindly contact Saum on pkfpr@ke.pkfea.com or telephone 020 4446616-9 or Evans on finance@kenyaflowercouncil.org or telephone 020 2043077/83

Montessori Center International Diploma Early Childhood Teaching Course

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Montessori Center International

International Diploma

Early Childhood Teaching Course September 2010 and January 2011 Intake

Montessori Center International based in London will have the following courses in the year 2010

1. September 2010 and January 2011 intake for one year-International Diploma in Early Childhood teaching Course.

2. January 2011 Foundation certificate of Early childhood course for three months. This course is particularly designed for workers, parents, and care givers.

You will be an internationally qualified teacher who can work in any country in the world and this course would be one of the best job opportunity for '0' Level, Bachelor degree, immigrants and expatriates who are going to UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Admission by interview only.

Also offering scholarship course.

Requirements for guarantee job in key international school

1. Bachelor Degree: Second Class Upper Division
2. 'O' level: K.CSE B- and above

Key International School (KIS)
At corner junction Argwings Khodhek/ Ole Odume Road
P.O. Box 10364- 00400, Nairobi
Tel. 3876110/3876112,
Emergency 0727-810350, 0710-600350
Fax 38 77183
Email: ims@montessori.co.ke

Diploma Programme in Urban Development Studies - For Practitioners by Practitioners

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Applications are invited for a limited number of participants to attend a capacity building program in Urban Development and Management, to be conducted from AUGUST to NOVEMBER 2010 in East Africa.

The training is organized by the Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development Studies (IGS) in conjunction with the Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS) in the Netherlands, the Economic and Social Policy Initiative Group (ESPIG), with support from UN-HABITAT.

The main aim of the programme is to facilitate the growth of innovative urban managers who analyze and develop their cities based on a thorough understanding of urban theory and practice.

The programme serves as a follow-up to training conducted in 2009 and offers a unique opportunity for participants to attain a Diploma in Urban Development Studies by completing a series of foundation and advanced modules that shall be offered at intermediary periods at the national and regional levels.

These include;

Foundation Modules

Module 1: Introduction to City Development Strategies; 9-13 August 2010 (Nairobi)
Module 2: Local Economic Development; 6-10 September 2010 (Nairobi)
Module 3: Environmental Planning and Management; 27 September - 1 October 2010 (Nairobi)
Module 4: Financing City Development Strategies; 11-15 October 2010 (Nairobi)

Advanced Modules

Module 5: Promoting Local Economic Development; 1-5 November 2010 (Mwanza, Tanzania)
Module 6: Application of Environmental Planning & Management; 15-19 November 2010 (Kisumu)
Module 7: Operationalizing City Development Strategies; 6-10 December 2010 (Kampala, Uganda)

The programme is open to Central Government Ministries, Local Authorities, Private Sector, Civil Society and other stakeholders in Africa. Each module will be offered at a fee of Kshs 49,500 pIus VAT at 16%.

For East Africans residing in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi the courses are offered at USD 695 while USD 975 for wider regions. The fee covers the course facilitation, training materials and daytime meals (morning and afternoon tea and lunch). It however, does not include travel and accommodation expenses for the duration of the workshop.

Deadline for applications for the programme is 2 August 2010.

For additional details on our training programme and to enroll, please visit www.igs.or.ke to download an application form or contact;

The Training Co-ordinator,
Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development Studies (IGS)
P.O Box 24466 00100 Nairobi Kenya
Tel: +254-020-2522970/1
E-mail: info@igs.or.ke

British Council Leadership Forum - Strategy and Plans – Improving Corporate and Personal Planning Capacity

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‘Strategy and Plans – Improving Corporate and Personal Planning capacity’

Date: Wednesday, 17 March 2010

Presenter: Zwelibanzi Ndlovu, Chairman and CEO - Zedesen Africa Ltd

As the founder of Zedesen Africa Ltd and an Executive Fellow at Strathmore Business School, Zweli has spoken extensively to CEOs and industry leaders at seminars and workshops in Southern, Central and Eastern Africa.

Zweli has attained high levels of expertise in various change management corporate programmes. His specific special competencies include strategy and change management for both corporates and individuals.

He contributed greatly to the delivery of change management process at Kenya Ports Authority in 2007. Zweli has been appointed by the World Bank two times as an adjudicator in projects of national importance, Government of Uganda - Ministry of
Finance and Government of Zambia - Ministry of Finance.

Get to hear his take on strategy and planning by attending the March 17th Leadership forum, details below:

Confirm your attendance by email to: Leadership.Forum@britishcouncil.or.ke
or call +254 (0)20 2836000

MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS AND COSTS

• Individual Membership Kshs 5,000/=
• Corporate Membership (5 members) Kshs. 22,500/=
• Corporate membership (10 members) Kshs. 40,000/=
• Gate fee for non-members Kshs. 1000/=

KPMG Forensic Accounting in Dispute Advisory

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KPMG Kenya will conduct an interactive one-day Workshop on Forensic Accounting in Dispute Advisory at The Intercontinental Hotel - Nairobi.

The workshop will focus on the following: “The Role of the Expert Witness”

This will be geared towards providing an insight into the role of the expert witness.

• Fraud cases involving fact finding, gathering, preservation and production of evidence in trial.
• A brief history of the evolving role of the expert witness.
• Practical tips for the preparation and giving of expert evidence.
  

“Quantum Disputes and the Role of the Forensic Accountant”

• Loss of profits.
• A discussion of the principles underlying the quantification of loss of profits in commercial disputes.
  

Practical Exercise and Case Studies

• An exploration of the role of the forensic accountant in quantum disputes with reference to examples of cases that KPMG Forensic has worked upon.
• Videos on interviewing techniques and discussion.

Target Group:

The workshop is specifically designed for anyone for whom contracting is a large part of their business, specifically: Lawyers, Accountants, Arbitrators, Law Enforcement Officials, Financial Controllers and Directors.

Details of the Workshop:

Date : 9 April 2010
Venue : Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi
Time : 8:30am - 4:30pm
Your Investment : Kshs 35,000 (excluding VAT) per person.

There is a free offer of one participant for Institutions sponsoring four or more participants

RSVP:

Mrs Judith Ochola
KPMG Kenya
16th Floor, Lonrho House
PO Box 40612-00100
Nairobi
Tel : +254-20-2806000/119
Fax : +254-20-2215695
Email : jochola@kpmg.co.ke

OR

Ms Agnes Ndegwa
KPMG Kenya
16th Floor, Lonrho House
PO Box 40612-00100
Nairobi
Tel : +254-20-2806000/290
Fax : +254-20-2215695
Email : agnesndegwa@kpmg.co.ke

© 2010 KPMG Kenya, a Kenyan partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss cooperative. All rights reserved