Dr. Athuai Rehan, a South Sudanese business professional and academic, has earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa).
Dr. Rehan graduated on September 26, 2026, during USIU-Africa’s 48th Commencement Ceremony held in Nairobi, Kenya, marking the completion of years of academic study and research.
His professional career spans more than eight years across finance, corporate strategy, procurement, contracts management, consultancy and institutional coordination. He has worked on procurement processes, supplier engagement, tendering, contract negotiations and policy development, while supporting infrastructure and connectivity projects and strengthening procurement systems and controls.
Dr. Rehan currently serves as a Non-Executive Director at Ronalds LLP East Africa and as Procurement and Contracts Manager at Digitel Telecommunications.
He has also taught undergraduate and graduate courses at the University of Juba and the Catholic University of South Sudan. His teaching areas have included Business Policy and Strategy, Financial Institutions and Markets, Management Information Systems, and Procurement Principles and Management. He is also a member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).
Dr. Rehan holds an MBA in Corporate Strategy and Management from the University of Nairobi, an MSc and Postgraduate Diploma in Procurement and Logistics from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Information Technology from Kenya Methodist University.
His areas of professional and academic interest include strategic management, digital transformation, data-driven decision-making and business turnaround strategies. His research and publications have examined digital infrastructure development, organisational agility and perceived competitive advantage in telecommunications firms in South Sudan.
He also works as a business policy and management consultant across East and Southern Africa, supporting organisations and professionals working in the digital economy.
Congratulations to Dr. Athuai Rehan on this significant academic milestone.
