Dr. Eileen Mokaya, National Director
Eileen has worked with the Education Development Centre (EDC) and served as Chief of Party for the USAID Integrated Child and Youth Development (ICYD) Activity in Uganda. She has also held senior roles at Pathfinder International, overseeing programs in Kenya and Uganda. Her experience also includes roles at Plan International and as Chief Executive Officer of the African Centre for Capacity Development.
Eileen has over 25 years of leadership experience in national, regional and international development across sub-Saharan Africa. Her expertise spans program design and management, capacity building, gender and systems strengthening, and inclusive development.
Eileen holds a Ph.D in Development Studies from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, a Master’s in Sociology, and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the university of Nairobi.
Nixon Otieno, Programs Director
Nixon has over 18 years of extensive experience in the NGO sector, specializing across diverse areas including WASH, shelter, land, governance, education, livelihoods, environment, and emergency response. He has previously held significant roles such as Deputy Director for CARE Kenya and Head of Policy for Action Aid Kenya, where he oversaw policy advocacy and service delivery programs in both humanitarian and development contexts.
He is credited with several key initiatives, including initiating the market water system in Dadaab refugee camp, increasing WASH vote-heads in the FPE capitation grant, digitizing the National Education Management Information System, formulating the National Land Policy, and introducing social audits for devolved funds accountability. Nixon holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy Analysis and a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources Management. As the Programs Director, he is responsible for the development and execution of all projects, ensuring they align with organizational goals and deliver impactful results.
Rita Munyae, Partnerships Manager
Rita Munyae is a seasoned professional in NGO fundraising and communications, boasting over 14 years of extensive experience. She specializes in developing partnerships for fundraising, enhancing programs, and managing communications. As part of the Senior Management Team at Habitat for Humanity Kenya, Rita oversees the coordination, planning, and management of a diverse public and private partnership portfolio. Her role is pivotal in identifying and engaging stakeholders crucial for advancing the organization’s strategic goals. Rita’s responsibilities encompass resource mobilization, communications, and collaboration with national and county governments, corporates, foundations, NGOs, civil society organizations, and individual donors. With six years at Habitat for Humanity Kenya, Rita has significantly contributed to its mission and growth.
Previously, Rita led the resource mobilization and communications department for Childline Kenya, a national NGO. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work and a master’s degree in International Relations.
Evans Koitaba, Finance and Operations Manager
Evans Koitaba currently serves as the Finance & Operations Manager at Habitat for Humanity Kenya (HFHK), having re-joined the organization in November 2024. He is a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPAK) with more than 20 years of extensive experience in Finance, Accounting, Administration, Human Resources, and Procurement, particularly within the not-for-profit sector.
Evans holds an MBA in Finance from Kabarak University and a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Business Administration from Daystar University. His career includes leadership roles at renowned organizations such as World Vision Kenya; where he held various finance positions, Habitat for Humanity Kenya (Senior Accountant), Action Africa Help Kenya (AAH Kenya), and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), where he served as Head of Finance.
Justine Busili, Human Resource, Learning and Organisation Development Manager
Justine Busili is a seasoned Human Resource professional currently leading Learning and Organisation Development at Habitat for Humanity Kenya. In this strategic role, she drives people-centered strategies that embed learning, performance, and culture transformation into the organization’s DNA, ensuring alignment with Habitat for Humanity Kenya’s mission of delivering dignified housing. Her leadership enhances workforce effectiveness, cultivates a culture of continuous growth, and positions the HR function as a lever for systemic impact within the nonprofit sector.
Her career spans senior HR leadership across Africa and Asia, including regional roles at IREX and the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), where she championed inclusive policies, strengthened HR systems, and led cross-border operations in dynamic environments. She has also driven organizational change within the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Justine brings over a decade of expertise in talent development, organizational growth, and strategic HR operations—making her a key enabler of mission-driven, high-performing teams in complex, multicultural settings.
Festus Mutua, Communications Manager
