FIELD ATTACHMENT REPORT IN AMARIS SOLUTION LIMITED NAIROBI,

KENYA

INSTITUTION: KISII UNIVERSITY

NAME: CONSOLATA NJERI WANGUI

REG NO: PS33/00053/18

COURSE: BSC IN PURE MATHEMATICS, APPLIED MATHEMATICS AND

STATISTICS (STATISTICS)

DEPARTMENT: MATHEMATICS

ORGANIZATION ATTACHED: AMARIS SOLUTION LIMITED, WESTLANDS,

NAIROBI

ATTACHMENT PERIOD: 18TH JULY TO 20TH SEPTEMBER 2022

A REPORT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT

OFF THE DEGREE AWARD OF THE BACHELOR DEGREE OF PURE

MATHEMATICS, APPLIED MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

DECLARATION
I hereby declare that this attachment report is my own original work and has not been

presented for the award of Certificate, Diploma or Degree in this or any other institution.

NAME: CONSOLATA NJERI WANGUI

REG NO: PS33/00053/18

SIGNATURE: ........................

DATE: ..............................
RECOMMENDATIONS
The attachment report has been submitted for examination purposes with my permission as

industrial attachment supervisor and assessor.

NAME: LUCY NJERI

SIGNATURE……………………………………………….

DATE………………………………………………….

KISII UNIVERSITY

NAME: DR.BETHWEL OWUOR

SIGNATURE………………………….

DATE…………………………………………
COPYRIGHT

This work is my original industrial attachment report and should not be produced or printed

for what so ever purpose without my authorization except for short extracts in fair dealings,

studies and critical review.

DEDICATION
I dedicate this work to my supervisor, colleagues and my family especially my sister Naomi

Kajaira for the moral support, encouragements and financial support enabling smooth

movement of my daily activities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I wish to honour foremost God for giving strength to complete my attachment successfully.

The preparation and production of this report was made possible through the technical

support and encouragement from my lecturers. My sincere gratitude and appreciation go to

Dr Fred Monari for giving a briefing on the requirement of the course and how to secure an

industrial attachment.

I would like to offer my gratitude to all the staff members of Amaris solution limited for their

encouragement and support at work. In a special way, the Mathematics Department for

granting me the opportunity and whole procurement department from my supervisor Dr.

Bethwel Owuor and all employees of Amaris solution limited. The team was dedicated in

ensuring that l learnt what was required.

I am grateful to my parents, workmates for their valuable criticism and help in compiling the

report. I also wish to heartily acknowledge my family for the invaluable support through the

attachment period psychologically, financially and even in the compilation of this report.
ABSTRACT
This report details activities carried out at Amaris solution limited. It is composed of

historical background, mission, vision and its mandate as a marketing and research

organization. This report details my experience and practical observations, lessons,

challenges faced and recommendations proposed. The industrial attachment has boosted my

skills in the field of statistics and gained more knowledge, it has contributed to my exposure

by giving me opportunity to interact with my fellow statisticians from different universities

and even staff taking statistics where I achieved as much as possible.

The activities which I conducted under the mathematics department are as follows

 Posting all types of products in different media platforms.

 Checking and reviewing comments and views in all social media platforms.

 Filling customers’ records.

 Recording data in invoices, inventory management and purchase orders.

 Filling in suppliers’ details.

 Filling in couriers’ details.

 Data entry of distribution and logistics.

 Checking stock alert and writing invoices.

 Recording price list.

 Filling data on the number of calls per day.

 Comparing the number of products in the stock with the number of products sold.

The aim of this report is to elaborate what I have learnt during my eight weeks of the

attachment period at Amaris solution limited as I was attached at the Department of

Mathematics.
 TABLES OF CONTENTS

Contents

DECLARATION......................................................................................................................2

RECOMMENDATIONS.........................................................................................................3

COPYRIGHT...........................................................................................................................4

DEDICATION..........................................................................................................................5

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.......................................................................................................6

ABSTRACT..............................................................................................................................7

DEFINITIONS OF TERMS....................................................................................................9

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................10

1.1 Background information.................................................................................................10

1.2 Location..........................................................................................................................10

1.3 Vision.............................................................................................................................10

1.4 Mission...........................................................................................................................11

1.5 Short- and Long-Term Objectives..................................................................................11

1.6 Core values of Amaris solution......................................................................................11

1.7 Expectations from the attachment..................................................................................12

1.8 Orientation program,......................................................................................................12

2.0 CHAPTER 2: DEPARTMENT AND FUNCTIONS....................................................14

2.1: Amaris solution, departments and their functions.........................................................14

2.1.1 Amaris chemical solution Department................................................................14

 2.1.2 Amaris medical solution Department..................................................................14

2.1.3 Amaris beauty solution department.....................................................................14

2.1.4 Amaris hardware solution Department...............................................................14

2.1.5 Amaris digital solution Department.....................................................................14

3.0 CHAPTER 3: REPORT ON ACTUAL WORK CARRIED OUT..............................15

3.1 Data collection, entry and analysis.................................................................................15

3.1.1 Introduction............................................................................................................15

3.1.2 Google business and Facebook review.................................................................15

3.1.3 The aim of the experiment;...................................................................................15

3.2 Popular Research methods.............................................................................................16

3.3 Ways of sampling...........................................................................................................16

3.4 Mobile Data collection...................................................................................................16

3.5 Data Collection...............................................................................................................17

3.6 Data Entry and Analysis.................................................................................................18

3.7 Challenges encountered..................................................................................................18

CHAPTER 4: ANALYSIS OF THE FIELD ATTACHMENT PROGRAM...................20

4.1 SWOT ANALYSIS........................................................................................................20

4.1.1 STRENGTHS.........................................................................................................20

4.1.2 WEAKNESS...........................................................................................................20

4.1.3 OPPORTUNITIES................................................................................................20

4.1.4 THREATS..............................................................................................................20
 4.2 Summary of attachment activities..................................................................................20

CHAPTER 5. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS.........................................22

5.1 CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................22

5.2 RECOMMENDATIONS...............................................................................................22

5.3 References......................................................................................................................24

The Appendices......................................................................................................................25
DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
Chemical: a distinct compound or substance, especially one which has been artificially

prepared or purified

Google business profile: is an easy to use tool for businesses and organization to manage

online presence across google.

Research; this refers to act of doing an investigation of a certain study under question in

order to provide facts and reach a conclusion.

ODK-Collect (Ordinary Data Kit): a mobile app developed recently to help in the

collection of primary data. Its faster and a quicker mode of collecting data and has Seattleite

features
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION.

1.1 Background information.

Amaris solution limited is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance

and solutions to businesses. It provides technology consulting services in Information

Systems & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering.

Amaris chemical solution is a subsidiary of Amaris solution group, it is a diverse and

lucrative group in different economic sectors with the core aim of partnering with the

clients to simplify, strengthen and transform their needs, businesses and ideas. Whilst

ensuring the highest level of precision and satisfaction, it espouse an in-depth

commitment to delivery of the required scope and quality through comprehensive

industry expertise and global network of creativity and innovation. Cost and time

management are the core skills.

Amaris chemical solution is a one stop shop for manufacturing wholesale and retail,

import and export of all kinds of chemicals across Africa comprising of hygiene

solutions, industrial chemicals, construction chemicals, laboratory chemicals, mining and

metal processing, textile rubber and leather processing chemicals. Fragrances, solvents,

skin and cosmetics, paint ink and coating chemicals, soap and detergent chemicals, water

treatment chemicals.

1.2 Location.
Amaris solution is located at Westlands road Devan Plaza, first floor Wing A, Nairobi along

Busia road off Enterprise road, industrial Area Nairobi.

1.3 Vision
It aspires to be a centre of Excellence in technology generation, dissemination and

commercialization, propelled by Science, Innovation, Team work and professionalism.

1.4 Mission
Together with our partners, to contribute to improved livelihoods through technology

development, innovation, dissemination and commercialization for increased value chain

productivity while conserving the Environment.

1.5 Short- and Long-Term Objectives.

 Posting Amaris products to social media platforms

 Downloading products from telegram

 Filling in customers details

 Recording invoices

 Collecting data on the number of calls per day

 Collecting data on the number of customers search

1.6 Core values of Amaris solution

The Activities that defines Amaris solution in national core values are anchored by

the Big Four Agendas which consists of 4 pillars,

Customers focus – we live by and for our customers` success, we want to be their top

of mind and top of heart choice

Adaptability – we aim at staying flexible and adapting as circumstances

Honesty – developing practices built on foundations of trust with colleagues,

competitors, staff, customers and every other individual and entity

Integrity – we are committed to carrying business in the utmost reliable manner

1.7 Expectations from the attachment
 A student in Amaris, I am expected to have gained the following at the end of my studies;

 To be well exposed to the actual working environment and enhanced

the knowledge and skills from what I have learned in the university.

 To have instilled the good qualities of integrity, responsibility and self-confidence as

far as practical, research proposals and projects are concerned.

 To be exposed to demand and challenges of the work place.

 To have gained practical experience.

 To have gained working ethics.

 To have acquired self-reliance skills.

 To be able to contribute to local industry.

 To have developed work-based skills.

 To have established industry networks and contacts improve my cross-cultural

communication skills.

 To have gained a competitive edge over graduate with no work experience.

 To be having a chance to meet different people in my future career path.

1.8 Orientation program,

Before any activities were carried out, students were given the orientation in each of the

department of Amaris solution. This was done to make Learners get familiarized with the

structure of the Organization.

I was attached under, Mathematics department which was headed by CEO Justus Weru, and

the roles of that department were well explained to me By Madam Lucy Njeri, where she

insisted that most of time I will spend working in the ICT department as a statistician.

Madam Lucy Njeri of Amaris solution managed to brief me on the system. She introduced

me into different types of products in the stock. She also introduced me in the social media

platforms like google business, linked in, Facebook, Instagram and telegram. In Amaris stock

list and price list I was introduce into so many files and how entry of data are made. I came to

realize that, there's is nothing that the company can afford interms of buying and purchasing

of various commodities without their Consent, I really appreciated for her orientation. Then

the following week, Learners were introduced into various activities of Amaris solution, and

learners appreciated in various sections they were attached at.

2.0 CHAPTER 2: DEPARTMENT AND FUNCTIONS

2.1: Amaris solution, departments and their functions.

2.1.1 Amaris chemical solution Department
It is a department that deals with selling and buying of chemical products. I was generally

suited in Amaris chemical solution, mostly I familiarize in this department

2.1.2 Amaris medical solution Department

It is involved in buying and selling of medical products.

2.1.3 Amaris beauty solution department

It deals with selling of beauty products

2.1.4 Amaris hardware solution Department

It is involved in marketing of hardware products

2.1.5 Amaris digital solution Department

It is a department that deals with marketing of digital products.
3.0 CHAPTER 3: REPORT ON ACTUAL WORK CARRIED
OUT.

3.1 Data collection, entry and analysis.

3.1.1 Introduction.
During my attachment period, I was involved in various activities but the main activities was

data collection entry and analysis.

3.1.2 Google business and Facebook review.

A review on the customers from google business and Facebook

Number of customer search in every month

Number of customers view every month

Number of areas where customers request directions to the business

When and how many times customers call the business

Number of times a year business photo has been viewed compared to photos of other

business

Percentage of cities and countries reached and their impressions

Percentage of paid reach between Facebook and Instagram

Number of people reached according to age and agenda between Facebook and Instagram

3.1.3 The aim of the experiment;

Evaluation and validation of Amaris solution,

Scientific Research paper writing and Training in Amaris solution.

Learners were taken through Research paper writing, as different team of scientist were able

to do Their presentation on various parts of the paper, as an attached, I was able to gain much

on the following areas of the Study, this session was done through a zoom meeting where

KALRO KIBOS was the Host.

3.2 Popular Research methods.

 Case study-study of objects with unsual conditions.

 Survey-involves interviewing or administering questionnaires.

 Observational-Involves directly observing the subjects either in Natural settings or

laboratory.

 Correlational-it shows the relationship between two variables,

 Quasi-Experiment- testing independent factors against dependents,

 Cross culture-To reveal variations in a cross different group of people (focus group

discussion).

3.3 Ways of sampling.

 Prob-Sampling.it involves random selection of items from the population.

 Each unit has equal Chances of being selected in a survey.

 Non-probability Sampling. It involves non-random selection.

 Purposive Sampling- Selection of samples which is most useful for research

Objectives.

 Convinience Sampling-Choosing individuals who may be most accessible to the

research.

3.4 Mobile Data collection.

Is a method used to compiling qualitative and quantitative information with the help of a

Mobile app Device?

This method has been proven to increase the speed and accuracy.

Examples:

 JotForm’s Mobile (Android and iOS).

 ODK- Open Data Kit (function same as Kobo Toolbox).

 Survey CTO (Android and web).

 Commacare (Android and web)

 Teamscope (Android and iOS)

 RED cap (Android, iOS and web).

So many many things we're taught including how to work on findings / results and

discussion, concussion and recommendations in A scientific paper writing, and not forgetting

with reference , citations , Plagiarism and paraphrasing,.

This was done to help the young upcoming Scientist to be equipped with the newly

discovered modern technology in Paperwork as the field of research is concerned.

3.5 Data Collection.

We managed to collect data from various media platforms, like Facebook, Instagram, and

google business. Learnt how to collect data from various couriers and suppliers and also

administered questionnaires. My skills and knowledge improved gave me morale to continue

working with Amaris solution whenever a chance is given to me.

3.6 Data Entry and Analysis.
During my attachment at Amaris solution, one of my major activities I did at Amaris solution

was data entry. Mostly we use excel software to enter data which was collected from various

firms of different counties. The data we e entered was very large to an extent we had to do to

data freezing, sorting and even filtering as we were being directed hence I achieved much on

this since we used to do it most of the tines and even through team work and proper

consultation.

This data we had to import to SPSS and R which improved my skills in return. After the data

was entered in different soft wares, descriptive statistics, inferential statistics and frequency

statistics were also done, charts and bar graphs were also drawn.

3.7 Challenges encountered.

 Lack of exposure to data collection from the field.

 The minimal interaction with other staffs from other different departments and

minimal exposure on what other departments does.

 Lack of daily activities plan or schedule.

 Problem of securing place for attachment –getting a place was a problem since the

time frame was limited.

 Information technology- skills in information technology are mostly required in the

executive of activities since more systems today are computerized, due to shortage of

computers at the organization making it difficult for students to learn how to operate

the organization activities through the system.

 Transportation- Sometimes l could not raise fare therefore l had to walk and it was a

long distance
CHAPTER 4: ANALYSIS OF THE FIELD ATTACHMENT
PROGRAM.

4.1 SWOT ANALYSIS

4.1.1 STRENGTHS.
 It exposed the trainees to the real field situations.

 It enables trainees to gain new knowledge and skills.

 The trainees were able to practice and market usefully what they were taught in the

institution.

4.1.2 WEAKNESS.
 Attachment period was Too Short.

4.1.3 OPPORTUNITIES.
 Created awareness of Kisii University to the institution.

 Created interactions between the attached and the institution.

4.1.4 THREATS.
 Lack of facilitation of trainees by the University as they require money to meet other

requirements within the training

4.2 Summary of attachment activities

 As an attached, I have gained on how to use different methods to collect data in a survey

research Such as the newly discovered ODK-COLLECT App which uses mobile App.

 I have gained on how data can be analysed using Excel Microsoft such as regression,

correlation, bar graphics/ charts, descriptive statistics, using SPSS too in data analysis.
 How trials are being compared, i.e. the number of products in the stock and the number

products sold means that marketing the products in the social media platforms is the most

effective means to sell products. According to the number of views many people are able

to reach the products easily. Statistician must move in such fields where inorder to gather

enough ideas expecially when it comes to data analysis, you can only analysed variables

you under understand.

CHAPTER 5. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS.

5.1 CONCLUSION
The attachment was successful and l was well exposed to the administrative duties and the

daily routine of an employee. I learnt to work with people and to get things done by people

through allocation of duties and team work. This assisted me in understanding the people we

were working with and the clients too and especially where one interacts directly with the

public.

The practical experience in the place of work broadened my thinking and practically

presented a to apply the skills in office to be in position to deliver

I also learnt to be confident, honest, professionally competent and understanding hence can

work as a team and can relate well with other people am serving and the staff too.

5.2 RECOMMENDATIONS
 The following recommendations were made following the findings of my attachment

 Amaris solution should come up with a strategy for monitoring and motivating

workers who performs their duties well.

 Amaris solution should embrace technology fully and entrench information

communication technology in their daily activities.

 The government should employ enough and competent personnel to avoid

overworking the available working staffs and this will make daily operations of

Amaris solution easier.

 Amaris solution needs to employ young employees who are under 40 years so that

they can mix with others and have a better work done and gain more knowledge from

young ones.
5.3 References
 Amaris solution website: @amarissolution.com

 Weekly activities (logbook).

 Weekly student’s self-evaluation of the student on industrial attachment.

 Supervisor’s assessment.

 Field attachment (supervisors confidential).

The Appendices