Dr. Nansereko Racheal Kabuye

Apr 14

PROFILE

Name: Dr. Nansereko Racheal Kabuye

Dr. Nansereko Racheal Kabuye, a distinguished academic and researcher, was born in Uganda. Dr. Kabuye has amassed over 11 years of teaching experience in prominent universities across Uganda, excelling in both undergraduate and postgraduate education. Her academic journey has been nothing short of impressive.

Dr. Kabuye earned her PhD in Business Administration, with a focus on Procurement and Logistics Management, from Nkumba University, where she also completed her Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in the same field. She has actively supervised more than 40 Master’s theses and over 100 undergraduate research dissertations, ensuring that her students meet high academic standards while also contributing practical knowledge to the field.

As a recognized expert in procurement and Logistics management, Dr. Kabuye is not only a published scholar but also plays a pivotal role in curriculum design and review, competency-based education, and various strategic projects including grant proposal writing.
Currently Dr. Kabuye is a senior Lecturer at Nkumba University, she also collaborates as an Associate Consultant and Lecturer at the Uganda Management Institute (UMI). In her role as a Senior Lecturer, she has developed and organized courses, supervised student research, and actively participated in academic programs that bridge theoretical knowledge with practical insights.

Dr. Kabuye’s professional development includes various trainings, such Research and project Implementation. As a Mentee in research methods, Research tools & software in Biostatistics, she has advanced in securing, writing and implementing grants under the Guidance of Freya International school of Research and Implementation (FISORI). She has also trained in Enhancing personal Research effectiveness through Writing Communities and Skillful Publication Organized by CODESRIA African Diaspora support to African Universities Programme.

Dr. Kabuye is an active member of the Institute of Procurement Professionals Uganda (IPPU), that builds the capacity of all procurement professionals in the country.
Her contributions to academia extend beyond teaching. Dr. Kabuye is recognized for her research presentations at various conferences, including the Annual PhD Conferences at Nkumba University, where she discussed how transformative PhD research can shape the global landscape.

Recently, Dr. Kabuye completed her PhD research, titled “Purchasing Management Practices and Growth of Micro and Small Enterprises in Uganda, focusing on women-owned restaurants within Kampala under the supervision of Professor Wilson Muyinda Mande and Dr. Lutaaya Sadat. She developed a model from her study (Sustainable Adoption of Group Purchasing, SAGP- model) to foster growth of micro and small restaurants.

Her scholarly work continues to drive her field forward, and she has notable publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Her skill set includes analytical thinking, effective communication, and mentorship, making her an asset in both educational and professional settings. Dr. Kabuye’s commitment to her students, her research, and her contributions to academic discourse underscores her dedication to fostering growth and innovation in the fields of business administration and procurement.
Outside of her professional endeavors, she enjoys reading, writing, and cultural exploration, reflecting her belief in the importance of continuous learning and development.

PROFILE

Dr. Nansereko Racheal Kabuye is an accomplished academic and researcher with over 11 years of teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in accredited universities in Uganda. She holds a PhD in Business Administration (Procurement & Logistics Management), alongside a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in the same discipline, all from Nkumba University.

Dr. Kabuye has supervised more than 40 Master’s dissertations and over100 undergraduate research projects ensuring academic rigor and practical relevance. She is a published scholar in international journals and lead researcher, Dr. Kabuye is recognized for her expertise in procurement and Logistics management, Business administration, curriculum design and review, competency-based education, as well as leadership in strategic projects like grants proposal writing.

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

2020- 2025 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration (Procurement and Logistics

Mgt.)

2012- 2014: Master of Procurement and Logistics Management, Nkumba University, Entebbe,

Uganda

2008- 2011: Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics Management, Nkumba University, Entebbe,

Uganda

2006- 2007: Uganda Advanced Certificate of education, Hilton High School, Mukono 2002-

2005: Uganda Certificate of education, St. Peter's Nkokonjeru, Mukono.

2025-2026: Competency -based education & Assessment - Facilitated by Uganda National

Council for Higher Education (UNCHE) & National Curriculum Development Center (NCDC)

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

 2016- to date, Senior Lecturer - Nkumba University

 2026- Associate Consultant/ Lecturer - Uganda Management Institute (UMI)

 2017- 2026 Part time Lecturer - Cavendish University- Uganda

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS A SENIOR LECTURER

 Preparing and organizing for lectures to both undergraduate and postgraduate student

 Supervise students Research at both levels (postgraduate and undergraduate)

 Preparing and presenting detailed course guides to the program coordinator/HOD

 Review of course programs to match with minimum standards and current market trends and needs.

 Training programmes and courses in my area of competence.

 Prepare and avail relevant teaching materials for approval to the Head of department

 Setting and making students assessments.

 Provide individualized instructions to keep all students at all levels

 Employing differentiated teaching methods to address all learning style

 Arrange for students’ academic visits to various industries to acquire industrial insights.

 Supervise students’ practicums

 Organize inter university seminars and collaborations

 Participating in marketing University products.

 Attend to students’ inquiries and academic issues

 Provide career guidance to students

TRAININGS AND CAPACITY BUILDING

 Grants proposal writing and Application of Research tools and software in Biostatistics organized by FISORI- Freya School of Research and Implementation.

 Trained in Competency Based Education (Teaching and Learning) by Competent professionals from UNCHE and NCDC.

 Trained on Enhancing personal Research effectiveness through Writing Communities and Skillful Publication Organized by CODESRIA AFRICAN DIASPORA SUPPORT TO AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMME. Date 31 st January to 3 rd March, 2025

 I am a member of IPPU (Institute of Procurement Professionals Uganda) and I attend trainings every Thursday in week based on the organization of the institute.

 Trained by Nkumba University on Advanced Research Methods and Writing Skills for a year 2020 to 2021

 Organized procurement and supply chain seminars for students and academic staff on procurement systems

 Attended and participated in Masters and PhD research seminars to improve on research skills

 Attended a Business Hybrid Symposium organized by Cavendish University in Conjunction with Nkumba University in December 2022.

 Attended a Business and Management workshop at Cavendish University Uganda on Corporate Governance: Building an Ethical career

 Trained by MIND POWER AFRICA on procurement and Logistics management covering six modules (Introduction to procurement and Logistics, Demand forecasting, public procurement supervisory skills, Legal Issues in procurement and Supply chain, Global Supply Chain, procurement and Distribution and Logistics Planning, strategy, and supply chain risk). Date: 2 nd April, 20211

PAPER PRESENTATION

1. I presented a paper in October 2022 on; Exploring procurement and supply chain

management practices in the current global environment organized by the Department of

Management and Supply Chain Studies at Nkumba University, with a THEME

“Contemporary issues and Renaissance of Procurement and Supply Chain Management”

at Nkumba University.

2. Presented a paper at the Nkumba University Annual PhD Conference 2024. THEME:

“From Theory to Impact: Aiming for Transformative PhD Research to Shape our World”.

Date 23 rd August, 2024.

3. Presented a Paper at Nkumba University Annual PhD Research Conference 2025.

THEME: “Ideas in Action: Translating Research into Real World Impact”. Date 21 st August,

2025.

PUBLICATIONS 2024, 2025, 2026

Currently in pipeline:

Submitted a manuscript for peer Review in Tylor and Francis RCJA peerreview@journals.tandf.co.uk. Awaiting feedback

Submitted a manuscript for peer Review in the International Journal of Applied Academic Research (IJAAR) awaiting feedback

Submitted a paper for peer Review with International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR)

Submitted a manuscript for peer Review in Tylor and Francis- African Journal of Management- Awaiting feedback.

Published:

1. Link- https://rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/articles/an-analysis-of-the-mediation-of-process-

analysis-on-relationship-between-purchasing-function-and-financial-management-in-micro-and-small-restaurants-in-kampala-uganda/

2. Link- https://rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/articles/the-contribution-of-purchasing-

management-practices-to-enterprise-growth-of-micro-restaurant-in-uganda/

SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Core, Analytical, Communication/ Interpersonal, Research

and Data Skills, Soft Skills)

Core Skills

 Assessment Methods Skills

 Curriculum Design and development

 Curriculum Review skills

 Content Development

Analytical Skills

 Critical Thinking

 Ability to identify gaps in the field

 Academic Research and Networking

Communication and Interpersonal skills

 Ability to mentor and guide students

 Report Writing

 Ability to negotiate

 Ability to design and deliver blended learning

Research and Data Skills

 Data collection, Analysis and Synthesizing

 Application of ICT tools

 Grant writing and Implementation skills

Soft Skills

 Attention to details

 Problem solving skills

 Visionary thinker

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