Catherine Mturi-Wairi
Catherine Mturi-Wairi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1968 (age 55–56) |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Citizenship | Kenya |
| Alma mater | United States International University Africa (Bachelor of Science in finance) (Master of Business Administration) |
| Occupation(s) | Accountant, business executive |
| Years active | 1993 — present |
| Known for | Business administration |
| Title | Former managing director Kenya Ports Authority |
Catherine Mturi-Wairi is a Kenyan accountant and business administrator. She is the former managing director of Kenya Ports Authority (KPA). She was appointed to that position on 12 July 2016, having served in an acting capacity from February 2016.[1] She resigned on 9 June 2018, barely a week after being reinstated, bringing to an end a 25-year career at the agency.[2]
Background and education
Mturi-Wairi was born in Kenya in 1968. She studied at the United States International University Africa in Nairobi, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. Later, she obtained a Master of Business Administration from the same university. She is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Public Secretary. She is also a SAP Consultant in Finance.[3]
Career
In 1993, she joined KPA as a junior accountant and has worked there continuously since. She previously served as manager for management accounting, manager for financial accounting and manager for finance.[4] On 9 February 2016, at the rank of general manager finance, she was appointed as acting managing director, replacing Gichiri Ndua, who along with other top brass at KPA, was relieved of his duties amid corruption allegations.[5] On 12 July 2016, she was confirmed as managing director of Kenya Ports Authority.[1]
Other responsibilities
Mturi-Wairi is a non-executive director of Sidian Bank, a medium-sized Kenyan commercial bank.[6]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Transport minister confirms Catherine Wairi as KPA boss". Business Daily Africa. Nairobi. 12 July 2016. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
- ^ "KPA boss finally quits". Daily Nation. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
- ^ Kangethe, Kennedy (12 July 2016). "Catherine Mturi-Wairi appointed as Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director". 98.4 Capital FM. Nairobi. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
- ^ Mwangi, William (12 July 2016). "KPA appoints Catherine Mturi-Wairi Managing Director". The Star (Kenya). Nairobi. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
- ^ Agutu, Nancy (9 February 2016). "KPA sacks Managing Director, top managers in crackdown on corruption at Port of Mombasa". The Star. Nairobi. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
- ^ "Sidian Bank: About Us - Board of Directors: Catherine Mturi Wairi". Nairobi: Sidian Bank. 12 July 2016. Archived from the original on 18 August 2016. Retrieved 12 July 2016.