Mugittu is an expert in agricultural innovations. She has wide practical experience in Innovation system analysis and stakeholder facilitation to improve capacity and provide new information for innovation. She is currently completing a PHD in Science, Technology and Innovation Studies at the University of Edinburgh. Mugittu has a strong background in Agriculture Economics obtaining with an MSc in the discipline from Sokoine University of Agriculture.

In her current role as Managing Director of MUVEK Development Solutions Ltd. Mugittu is responsible for the daily management of the company and implementation of projects. She is responsible for creating and setting the company direction into a successful consulting and development company.

She has held successive positions in development planning and evaluation, working with The Foundation of Civil Society and The Royal Danish Embassy, where she support development assistance to the agricultural sectors and support Pastoralists in Tanzania. She has also had an extensive career in the dairy sector working in at production, marketing and policy levels for over 10 years as an advisor and a consultant.