Rita Kavashe

Rita Kavashe is a Kenyan businesswoman and corporate executive who is the chief executive officer of Isuzu Motors East Africa Limited, the East African franchise of the Japanese automotive conglomerate, Isuzu. She also sits on the boards of approximately one half a dozen public and private Kenyan companies and businesses.

Background and education She was born and grew up in Taita–Taveta County, in southeastern Kenya. After attending local elementary and secondary schools, she was admitted to Moi University in 1988, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Education degree. Later, she studied at the University of Nairobi, where she obtained a Master of Business Administration degree, in 2005. She also attended the Business Leadership Program at Harvard Business School, in 2013. In addition, she is an executive coach certified by the Academy of Executive Coaches (AOEC), of the United Kingdom.

In addition, she is also: 5. Member of the board of Kenya Vision 2030 6. Chair of the board of Kenya Roads Board and National Transport & Safety Authority and 7. Member-Governing Council at Kenya Association of Manufacturers.