Beatrice Adhiambo Obora
Supply, Trading & Operations Manager
Nairobi
Summary
Dynamic Energy Executive and Supply Chain Strategist with over 14 years’ experience in petroleum trading, supply optimization, operations management, and energy consultancy within Kenya’s petroleum sector, supporting both domestic supply and regional transit fuel logistics. Proven leader in oil imports, government contracting, depot operations, and bulk fuel coordination. Founder and Director of multiple energy ventures with strong regulatory, depot, and OMC networks in Kenya and the region. Adept at leading commercial negotiations, optimizing supply chains, managing large-volume fuel transactions, and positioning companies for regional growth including Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and DRC.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Managing Director
Dahable Energy Limited
- Provide strategic leadership and corporate direction, overseeing the company’s growth, governance, and commercial performance within the petroleum sector.
- Lead petroleum trading, supply strategy, and operational planning to ensure efficient procurement, distribution, and market competitiveness.
- Manage high-level stakeholder engagement with regulators, financial institutions, industry partners, and government agencies.
- Structure and negotiate petroleum supply agreements, commercial partnerships, and strategic business transactions.
- Oversee regulatory compliance, financial oversight, and operational risk management within Kenya’s regulated energy market.
- Drive market expansion opportunities, strategic partnerships, and long-term business development initiatives.
Director
14 Star Energy Limited
- Provide strategic advisory and operational support to companies operating within Kenya’s petroleum sector through energy trading advisory, supply optimization, and market intelligence services.
- Currently supporting the following organizations in supply advisory and operational coordination:
- Oyla East Africa Energy Limited
- Seguton Energy Limited
- Maraoil Company Limited
- LAWDY Ventures Limited
- Sentrum Petroleum Limited
- EGS Petroleum Limited
- Petrovip Energies Limited
- Key areas of support include:
- Petroleum supply advisory and coordination
- Open Tender System (OTS) participation support
- Depot coordination (KPC, KOT, KOSF, VTTI)
- Product costing and pricing advisory
- Market intelligence and trading support
- Transit and export fuel logistics coordination
Director
Green Yard Limited | Biogas Appliances Africa Limited
- Pan-African supplier of biogas appliances and clean energy technologies supporting sustainable household and institutional energy solutions
- Clean Energy and Sustainable solutions company supporting adoption of alternative energy technologies
Partner
Loolenjai Consultants – Energy Sector Solutions
- Provide consulting support focused on institutional strengthening and operational transformation within the energy sector.
- Key areas of engagement include:
- Capacity building and organizational transformation
- Petroleum cost optimization and market expansion advisory
- Office structuring (procurement, marketing, and finance functions)
- Governance, audit, and tax advisory support
- SAP implementation and systems training
- Media strategy and brand positioning
Administration Manager / Supplies, Trading & Logistics Manager
Petrokenya Oil Company Limited
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Oversaw imports for Retail, Resell & Consumer segments
- Successfully tendered and secured Government contracts (2014–2022)
- Participated in international share transfer negotiations
- Led commercial contract negotiations and pricing strategy
- Strategic Responsibilities
- Supply planning & inventory optimization
- Procurement & depot coordination
- OTS participation & regulatory compliance
- Budget development & departmental oversight
- Oil jetty, refinery & pipeline coordination
- Demurrage management & transit logistics
Chairperson / Project Manager
PWC – NACC TOWA
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Project governance and donor reporting
- Strategic implementation and stakeholder coordination
Unit Administrator / Cashier
NAS Airport Services
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Operational control & financial reconciliation
- Inventory management & reporting
Education
Bachelor of Business Management - Procurement and Supplies Option
Mt Kenya University
12-2023
Diploma - Foods and Beverage Sales and Techniques
Kenya College of Commerce and Hospitality
01-2008
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Koru Girls High School
10-2006
Skills
Strategic Energy Leadership & Corporate Governance
Oil Trading, Supply & Operations Management
Open Tender System (OTS) & Government Contracting
Depot & Pipeline Coordination, Transit & Export Logistics
Accomplishments
- Oversaw imports for Retail, Resell & Consumer segments
- Successfully tendered and secured Government contracts (2014–2022)
- Participated in international share transfer negotiations
- Led commercial contract negotiations and pricing strategy
Affiliations
- 2024 – Member, Petroleum Institute of East Africa (PIEA)
- 2024 – Member, Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)
Certification
2025: Introduction to Oil and Gas Sector – Exploration and Production
Timeline
Administration Manager / Supplies, Trading & Logistics Manager
Petrokenya Oil Company Limited
01.2014 - 01.2022
Chairperson / Project Manager
PWC – NACC TOWA
01.2011 - 01.2013
Unit Administrator / Cashier
NAS Airport Services
01.2009 - 01.2011
Managing Director
Dahable Energy Limited
Director
14 Star Energy Limited
Director
Green Yard Limited | Biogas Appliances Africa Limited
Partner
Loolenjai Consultants – Energy Sector Solutions
Diploma - Foods and Beverage Sales and Techniques
Kenya College of Commerce and Hospitality
Bachelor of Business Management - Procurement and Supplies Option
Mt Kenya University
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Koru Girls High School
Professional Exposure
- White Oil Imports (KOT – KOSF & VTTI)
- Open Tender System (OTS)
- Product costing & pricing
- Supply optimization modeling
- Oil jetty, pipeline & depot operations
- Transit & export logistics
- Demurrage management
- Inland distribution
- Government & regulatory contracting
Industry Network
- Strong engagement with:
- Ministry of Energy & Petroleum
- EPRA
- Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC)
- Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Supplycor
- Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs)
- Surveyors & Shipping Agents
Professional Interests
- Energy policy, market dynamics, and sector development
• Clean energy technologies and sustainable energy solutions
• Industry collaboration and professional knowledge exchange