Name: Ms. Kaaria LindaJoan Ntinyari
Qualification: Master of Business Administration (Procurement and Supply Chain Management)
Position: Senior Procurement Officer & Head of Procurement
Department: Procurement
Short Biography

Ms. Linda Kaaria is a versatile procurement and supply chain professional with a wealth of experience in public procurement practice spanning 13 years. She is currently heading the Procurement Department.

Linda holds a Master of Business Administration (Procurement and Supply Chain Management) from University of Embu, a Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), a Diploma member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) and a full member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM). She is also a licensed Practitioner.

She is committed to promoting transparency, accountability, integrity, and professionalism in procurement processes. She strives to ensure compliance with applicable procurement laws and regulations, prudent utilization of institutional resources, and the timely acquisition of quality goods, works, and services to support the University's teaching, research, and administrative functions. Through a commitment to ethical practices, value for money, and continuous improvement, she seeks to strengthen procurement systems, foster effective supplier relationships, and contribute to the University's overall strategic objectives.