ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE SECTION

1. MR. TRACISIO M. THUITA, B.A (LAND ECONOMICS) UON, M.I.S.K., RV, VALUATION AND ESTATES MANAGEMENT (V.E.M.S) CHAPTER.

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Specific Capabilities:

Mr. Thuita is the head of the Department as the Estates Manager.

He is charged with the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Ensure the Department's vision and mission are met
  • Real Estate
  • In charge of University's Land and buildings (Planning and Acquisitions)
  • Land Management

           -Title documentation

           -Custody of ownership documents

           -Asset register preparation and maintenance

           -Survey work

           -Boundary disputes

           -Wayleave processing

           -Payment of land taxes

           -Lease Extension

  • Space Management     

Space forecasting, allocation, inventory and acquisition, advice on optimum space utilization.

  • Property development/redevelopment and investment analysis
  • Formulate and advise University on policy respecting physical facilities development and utilization.
  • Valuation for sale, rental, insurance and for other purposes.
  • Administration of leases; advise on the suitability of premises to be leased, rent payable and formulating terms and conditions of lease.
  • Housing management: overseeing the management of university housing stock i.e. maintenance of tenant registers, rent collection, enforcement of tenancy agreements, upkeep of residential estates e.t.c
  • Utilities Management; Energy (power), water, supply and maintenance of services, bills payments and accounting, inventory of service equipment and fittings.
  • Planning, acquisition and maintenance of plant and equipment; boreholes,lifts, generators, cold rooms, pumps,air conditioners e.t.c
  • Furniture and fittings, acquisitions, advise on standards, inventories e.t.c
  • Environmental Management; landscaping, caretaking, waste disposal, and pest control.
  • Liaise with other departments to ensure the best maintenance of physical facilities; both academic and residential.
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2. MR. OGUTU MAIKO, B.A. (LAND ECONOMICS) UON, M.I.S.K., VALUATION & ESTATE MANAGEMENT (V.E.M.S) CHAPTER

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Mr. Ogutu is a land Economist from the University of Nairobi and he is the Head of the Section currently responsible for the following duties;

Land Management

Payment of statutory obligations i.e. land rates to City council of Nairobi and Land Rent to Commissioner of Domestic taxes, stamp duty e.t.c.

Property Management

Supervision and coordination of all service providers within the premises and ensure that service providers' contracts are sourced and are properly executed and maintained.

 Lease administration including monitoring and rent payments, terminations e.t.c

Utility Management

Coordinate activities in respect of electricity supply and water supply i.e. monitor usage, check and certify monthly payments, deal with any queries in respect to the utility, liaise with the service provider to ensure non-interruption of services. Also dealing with the sustenance of power factor and alternatives sources of power i.e. generator.

Valuation

Includes valuations for rent for the leased premises, insurance, investment, book purposes, sale e.t.c, Leasing of University premises including business premises in all campuses.

3. MS. VIOLET A. MISIKO. B.A. (LAND ECONOMICS) UON, A.M.I.S.K., R.E.A, VALUATION AND ESTATE MANAGEMENT (V.E.M.S) CHAPTER.

Image removed.Ms. Violet Misiko is the Estates Officer currently in-charge of the following;

1. Housing

In Charge of Housing Section

  • Co-ordinate allocation of University houses through laid down regulations governing the allocation of such houses.
  • Maintain updated tenants register of University Houses.
  • Ensure accurate and timely rent deductions and payments for university houses.
  • Ensure adherence by tenants to housing regulations governing the occupation of University houses including payment of utilities.
  • Liaise with the Security Officer to ensure the security of vacant University Houses.
  • MarketUniversity houses vigorously to maximize returns by reducing voids
  • Liaise with Maintenance Officer regarding maintenance of University houses.

2. Management of Mombasa Uni-Plaza

  • Administrative of leases
  • Ensure accurate and timely rent payment
  • Ensure adherence by tenants to the terms and conditions of the leases
  • Marketing the building to maximize returns by reducing voids to the best minimum
  • Supervision of the Assistant Caretaker
  • Attend to tenant complaints
  • Any other matter pertaining to the building.

Lease Administration

Incharge of the University leased premises.

Space Allocation

Advising the University on land/space allocation for lease purposes i.e. sites for Telecommunication Base Stations, Magnate Venture, Banks e.t.c

4. MS. WINFRED NYAMBURA (ARTS) UON,

Image removed.Winfred is currently the department’s Administrative Assistant dealing with all aspects of administration within the department. She is also involved in coordinating Performance contracting, Staff Appraisals, ISO matters among other administrative duties within the department.

5. MS. ANNE MULEE: DIPLOMA IN LANDSCAPING FROM JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.

Image removed.Anne is currently the Landscaping Officer and she is in charge of the landscaping of University grounds and ensuring a clean and well-maintained environment.

6. MS. SARAH NJERI NGUGI

Image removed.Sarah is currently the Departmental Secretary based at the manager's office. She is involved with all secretarial aspects within the department. She is also in charge of all other secretaries within the department.

7. MS.NELLY MUCHENE  RETIRED

Image removed.Ms. Nelly Muchene now retired was a secretary within the department stationed at the estates' officer's office. She was involved with secretarial duties within the department

8. MS. LYDIA KINYUA RETIRED

Image removed.Ms. Lydia Kinyua now retired was a secretary stationed at the Deputy Manager's office and in charge of all secretarial duties within the department.

9. MS. DEFENCE SAMBA MWAKONDO

Image removed.Ms. Defence Mwakondo is the housing assistant.

10. MR. JOHN MUROKI KIMANI

Image removed.Mr. John Kimani is the housing assistant.

11. MR. PIUS MELLY

Image removed.Mr. Pius Melly is the Data Clerk .

11. MR. MOSES LIMO

Image removed.Mr. Limo is the Estates assistant

12 MR. EVANS O. ONCHURU

Image removed.Evans is the department's office assistant

MS. JANE KAMANDE RETIRED

Image removed.Ms. Jane Kamande is the department's office assistant

Inaddition to the above as it is indicated on the staff list, the department has the following qualified staff who assist with various tasks:

  • Assistant Caretakers-1No
  • Techicians/Loaders-4No.s
  • Groundsmen-5Nos
  • Drivers-3NOs

GROUNDMEN ARE AS FOLLOWS:

The following are groundsmen based at main campus

1. MR. NJAI MUTITU RETIRED

Image removed.2. MR. JOB KIPSOI KIPYEKO RESIGN

Image removed.3. MR. SAMSON ODHIAMBO YOGA 

Image removed.Groundmens based at Tigoni are:

4. MR. JAMES MAINA MWANGI

Image removed.5. MR. PETER MAINA NDUNG'U

Image removed.WATER BOWSER DRIVERS

1.MR. ORINA BIBAO

Image removed.2. MR. KIPLAGAT KAPKIYAI RETIRED

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