Mr. Tobias Wakoli serves as the Deputy Director for Supply Chain Management at the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA), where he provides strategic oversight of procurement and supply chain operations. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Supply Chain Management at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, where he also earned a Master of Science in Procurement and Contract Management. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management from Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology.
A licensed Supply Chain Practitioner and active member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM), Mr. Wakoli brings extensive experience across both public and private sectors. His expertise encompasses procurement and contract management, supply chain strategy and optimization, and compliance with public procurement laws, including the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act and its regulations.
He is highly proficient in managing procurement processes for goods, works, and consulting services under international frameworks, including those of the World Bank. This experience has strengthened his capacity to support donor-funded projects and ensure adherence to global procurement standards.
At KNQA, Mr. Wakoli is committed to enhancing efficiency, transparency, and accountability in supply chain operations. His leadership continues to strengthen procurement systems and contribute to the effective and compliant utilization of resources in support of the Authority’s mandate.
