Who We Are

Kivu Choice is a vertically integrated Aquaculture company based in Rwanda with associated feed mill, hatchery, cage production, distribution, and sales outlets. Founded in late 2021, and now producing over 10 million fish meals a year, we are Africa’s fastest growing fish farm and the largest protein producer in Rwanda.

Our mission is to democratize access to animal protein by radically increasing affordability and supply across the region. We do this through continuous innovation and careful execution across every step of the value chain, and by hiring and developing the very best talent across Rwanda.

What We Do

The Hatchery

Our hatchery is one of the largest by capacity in Africa with current fingerling (baby fish) production capacity of over 5 million pieces a month. Our state-of-the-art incubation system and data-driven farming practices have enabled us to run our operations with industry-leading performance metrics.

Production Farm

Kivu Choice’s cage-based farming operation is located on Lake Kivu, Nyamasheke District, where our fish are grown to harvest. Social and environmental responsibility are at the heart of these operations; our objective is to not only build the largest but also the most sustainable protein production platform in the region.

Sales & Logistics

We harvest daily from Lake Kivu to ensure that our fish is the freshest on the market. By owning and operating our nationwide branches and distribution centers, we’re able to ensure the best quality product at the lowest price, with the greatest level of accessibility to our customers. You will find our Kivu Choice branded outlets in the main markets and commercial centers across the country.

Our Team

Our Results and Timelines

400MT

400 tons harvested monthly

500

500 full-time and casual jobs created

1

Fastest growing fish farm in Africa

1

Largest protein producer in Rwanda

Company founded

September, 2021

Kigembe hatchery operations launched

December, 2021

First cage stocked on lake Kivu

June, 2022

First branch opened in Rwanda

November, 2022

Raised $35M Series B, the largest round in the African aquaculture industry

April, 2023

Surpassed 100 full-time jobs

July, 2023

Launched the 10th branch in Rwanda, Kigali

February, 2024

Reached 1000 metric tons of annualized production

March, 2024

Surpassed 200 full-time jobs

March, 2024

Reached 2000 metric tons of annualized production

May, 2024

Reached 3000 metric tons of annualized production and surpassed 300 full-time jobs

July, 2024

Achieved profitability

July, 2024

Reached 5000 tons of annualized production and surpassed 500 full-time jobs

April, 2025

Our Branches

Media & Impact

Job Openings

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