Faculty: Arts
Program: Theatre Studies
Year: 2018
Country: Kenya
Gituti is describe as being mature, dependable with a high level of integrity. She is always willing to offer a helping hand and is not afraid of a challenge. Whilst at Moi Girls’ High School in Kenya, Gituti took up various leadership positions in addition to challenging her peers academically. After only a week working at the Equity Bank, she was recognized as being the best teller at her branch. Gituti has an unwavering passion for music which she loves to share with her peers and community. As the choir and band leader, she took it upon herself to restructure the school band and choir which she led to compete at a national level. She has received various awards from her high school to recognize her musical talents.
Gituti desires to open an arts academy in Kenya and provide a platform for learning music, dance, design and theatre performance as well as mentoring young artists. She believes educating the public that music and arts are an integral part of society is crucial to understanding Africa’s rich and diverse cultures. She one day hopes to work with the Permanent Presidential Music Commission of Kenya to create more platforms for all artists in Kenya and in Africa.