IDENTIFICATION BADGES AND PERSONAL SECURITY
Participants will be given identification badges, which for identification and security reasons given identification badges, which for identification and security reasons
COMMUNICATION
Free wireless internet services will be provided during the meeting. At the Hotel, a room with a limited number of computers will be available for participants’ use for a fee.
SIM cards and airtime for your cell phones are locally available at a cost.
For other official communication costs (international phone call, fax), please check telephone service charges with the hotel before use, as participants shall pay these costs to the hotel directly before or upon check-out.
FIRST AID & EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Participants are advised to bring their regular prescribed medication for health care during the workshop. The nearest hospital to the workshop venue is: Kenyatta University Health Unit.
In case of an emergency, call 999
Email: director-hospitality@ku.ac.ke You may also contact the Front Desk at +254722961355 or +254721585574 for immediate attention.
WEATHER
The month of February is characterized by essentially constant daily temperatures, with highs and lows averaging 28°C/22°C throughout the month. Daylight hours are approximately from 06.00 to 18.00 during this period of the year.
TIME
GMT + 3 hours
CURRENCY EXCHANGE
The currency of Kenya is the Kenyan Shillings. The commercial exchange rate is subject to change on a daily basis. There are banks and licenced currency exchange bureaux located at the airport and in the City.
It is advised to use banks to get the best available rate. Banking hours are from 8.30 am to 4.00 pm on weekdays and 9.00 am to 12.00 pm on Saturdays. Most major credit/visa cards are universally accepted.
For more information on currency exchange rates, please visit: Central Bank of Kenya or XE
ELECTRICITY
The voltage used in Kenya is 240 V. Type A electrical plugs (two flat parallel pins), Type C electrical plug (two-pin unearthed plug), and a combination of Type A and C electrical plugs are used in Kenya. You are advised to bring a universal adapter/converter as necessary.
EXCURSIONS AVAILABLE
During registration in Kenyatta University, a list of excursion sites would be availed to participants who would have to indicate which one(s) they would wish to visit so that the necessary arrangements can be finalized. These excursions come at a cost to be borne by participants.