Designation
Academic and Research Coordinator-KCAU Town Campus & Lecturer of Supply Chain Management
Staff E-mail Address
cgatari@kcau.ac.ke
Academic Qualification
- Ph.D in Supply Chain Management- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (2016- 2023)
- Master of Science in Procurement and Logistics-Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (2013 -2014)
- Bachelor of Purchasing and Supplies Management (Second Class honours- Upper division)- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (2009 -2012)
Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations
- Member Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM Membership No. 76317)
Profile
Enthusiastic and highly committed Lecturer with over 10 years of experience in teaching Procurement, Logistics and Supply chain management students. A holder of PhD in Supply Chain Management and research interests in green procurement, sustainable supply chain management and circular economy. Key competencies include; Research skills, Creative and critical thinking skills, Excellent communication skills, Exceptional Leadership & People Management skill, Strong interpersonal skills and Problem solving skills.
Selected Publications: Books, Refereed publications & Non Refereed publications
- Gatari C.N., & Were S., (2014). Challenges Facing Implementation of Green Procurement in Manufacturing Sector in Kenya: A Case Study of Unga Limited Kenya https://www.academia.edu/21857919/CHALLENGES_FACING_IMPLIMENTATION_OF_GREEN_PROCUREMENT_IN_MANUFACTURING_SECTOR_INKENYA_A_CASE_STUDY_OF_UNGA_LIMITED_KENYA
- Kisilu M. and Gatari C., (2021). Effect of Strategic Outsourcing Approaches on The Performance of Manufacturing Companies Listed at The Nairobi Security Exchange, Kenya. https://carijournals.org/journals/index.php/IJSCL/article/view/515/707
- Njoki, G. C., Ismail, N., & Osoro, A. (2021). Effect of Contract Management on Performance of State Corporations in Kenya. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 11(5), 13-24- http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v11-i5/9853
- Njoki, G. C., Ismail, N., & Osoro, A. (2021). Effect of Procurement Methods on Performance of State Corporations in Kenya –https://hrmars.com/index.php/IJARBSS/article/view/9853/Effect-of-Contract-Management-on-Performance-of-State-Corporations-in-Kenya
- Gatari, C., Ismail, N., & Osoro, A. (2022). Procurement Methods in Public Procurement and their effect on Sustainable Performance of State Corporations in Kenya; International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications (IJSRP) 12(9) (ISSN: 2250-3153), DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.29322/IJSRP.12.09.2022.p12916
- Mutiso, S., & Gatari, C. (2022). Influence of Inventory Returns Management on Performance of Food and Beverage Manufacturing Firms in Kenya. Britain International of Humanities and Social Sciences (BIoHS) Journal, 5(1), 12-22. https://doi.org/10.33258/biohs.v5i1.840
- Gatari, C., & Mutiso, S.(2022). Effect of Circular Economy Practices on Sustainable Performance of Plastic and Rubber Manufacturing Firms in Kenya. Internation Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education, 8(3), 2640-2656. https://ijariie.com/FormDetails.aspx?MenuScriptId=215324
- Gatari, C.N., Shale, N., & Osoro, A. (2022). INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE OF STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA. International Journal of Supply Chain Management, 7(1), 56–68 – https://iprjb.org/journals/index.php/IJSCM/article/view/1667
- Gatari , C. N. ., Shale, N. I., & Osoro, A. O. (2022). Procurement Contract Management and Sustainable Performance of State Corporations in Kenya. International Journal of Supply Chain and Logistics, 6(2), 25–37. https://doi.org/10.47941/ijscl.1073- https://carijournals.org/journals/index.php/IJSCL/article/view/1073?srsltid=AfmBOoreYLNfYyedYmyiI11RJbnJeIuquG1jroqX5imdGeYV2UxTg6K2
- Gatari, C., & Mutiso, S.(2022). Effect of Fourth Industrial Revolution Technologies on Sustainable Supply Chain Performance of Steel Manufacturing Firms in Kenya. Under Peer Review by Publisher
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)
- KISEB: All the 7 chapters in Sustainable Supply Chain Management Study Text, Certified Procurement and Supply Professional of Kenya (CPSP-K), Part 3.
Research Grants
- Applied for Senior Women’s Leadership Development Programme (GEP2024–013)-Grant awarded to the University of Manchester in collaboration with KCA University, The Centre for Innovative Leadership and Governance (CLIG), Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
Research Quality
- Google Scholar Profile: Research work has been cited 23 times.
- ResearchGate Profile: Authored 9 publications, which have collectively received 28 citations and 2,166 reads
- Citations: 23
- h-index: 3
- i10-index: 0
Consultancy and Training
- 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
Teaching (Learning Environment)
- Teaching effectiveness and student satisfaction are crucial for educational quality, assessed through evaluations, observations, and achievement growth. Innovative methods like flipped classrooms and gamification, along with AI and virtual reality, enhance engagement and learning. Combining data-driven assessments with modern strategies fosters a dynamic and effective learning environment.
Research Environment
- Google Scholar Profile: Research work has been cited 23 times.
- ResearchGate Profile: Authored 9 publications, which have collectively received 28 citations and 2,166 reads
Industry Engagement
- Partnership with Kenya Institute of Supplies Examination Board(KISEB)
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