Rita Ibutari

Rita Ibutari is a compassionate leader, educator, and humanitarian with over four decades of experience in education, media, and community development. She began her professional journey after earning a Diploma in Teaching and later advanced her academic and professional expertise with a degree in Counselling Psychology from Kenyatta University.

Her career reflects a deep commitment to uplifting others, from her early years as a teacher and media group copy coordinator to more than two decades of service as a Programme Coordinator at the Rafiki Rehabilitation Program, where she supported vulnerable communities affected by poverty, disability, and HIV/AIDS.

Currently, Rita serves as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Human Values Initiatives International (HVII), a nonprofit organisation dedicated to eradicating poverty and empowering marginalised communities in Kenya through skills training, business development, and climate-conscious initiatives. A passionate advocate for equality and human dignity, she has represented Kenya in several international forums on HIV/AIDS and continues to inspire others through her belief in education, compassion, and transformative leadership.