Designation
Coordinator- Teaching Practice and Industrial Attachment & Lecturer of Supply Chain Management
Staff E-mail Address
cgatari@kcau.ac.ke
Academic Qualification
- Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management – JKUAT
- Master of Science in Procurement and Logistics – JKUAT,
- Bachelor of Purchasing and Supplies Management – JKUAT
Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations
- Member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)
Profile
Dr. Catherine is the Coordinator of Teaching Practice and Industrial Attachment and a Lecturer of Supply Chain Management at KCA University. She has over eight years of experience in teaching procurement, logistics, and supply chain management. She holds a PhD in Supply Chain Management and has research interests in green procurement, sustainable supply chain management, and the circular economy.
Dr. Catherine brings strong research, analytical, critical thinking, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills to her academic and administrative roles. She is committed to quality teaching, student mentorship, and developing practical skills that prepare students for the evolving demands of the supply chain and logistics industry.
Selected Publications: Books, Refereed publications & Non Refereed publications
Research Interest
- Green procurement
- Sustainable supply chain management
- Circular economy
- Current Trends in Supply Chain Management
Conferences & Chapters
- Contract management and performance of states corporations in Kenya-Multimedia University of Kenya, 11th International Interdisciplinary Conference
- Preferences and reservations in procurement and performance of state corporations in Kenya- Machakos University, 3rd International Conference
- Effect of Fourth Industrial Revolution Technologies On Sustainable Supply Chain Performance of Steel Manufacturing Firms in Kenya-KCAU, School of Business, Annual Research Conference (SOBARC)
Training/ Workshops Attended
- Computer Studies Training-Embu College
- Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) Trainer of Trainers (TOT) and Trainer of Entrepreneurs (TOE)-ILO Certification
- Procurement Lecturers’ Seminar-Kenya Institute of Supplies Examination Board (KISEB) Certification
- Qualitative Research Methods Workshop-ACEPHEM/RTCI Certification
- Fundamentals of Grant Writing Workshop Training- Directorate of Research Support and Dissemination
- Risk Management Training-Pinebridge Training and Consulting Ltd
- Kenya Institute of Supplies Examination Board’s Training of Trainers
