High Quality Essential Oils
Made in Rwanda

WHO WE ARE

Ikirezi Natural Products is a community-interest business that produces high quality essential oils and other natural plant products in partnership with rural farmers in Rwanda.

Widows can find hope to live

Orphaned young adults can see a brighter future

The poor can live dignified lives

OUR VISION

Ikirezi's vision is to be a leading producer of high quality essential oils and natural plant products that maximizes profits to small farmers, holistically transforms communities, and strengthens agribusiness in Rwanda.

Pure, high-quality essential oils

Empowering Rwandan farmers

Sustainable wellness for all

OUR VALUES

UBUNTU: Grace, humility and compassion

DIGNITY: The worth of each individual

SUSTAINABILITY: For individuals, community, Rwanda and the environment

COMMUNITY: Holistically impacting communities

COLLABORATION: Fostering strategic partnerships

OUR ESSENTIAL OILS

  • Organic Geranium oil

    100% Pure, natural and organic essential oil, wholly delivered from
    Pelargonium graveolens

  • Organic Patchouli oil

    100% Pure, natural and organic essential oil, wholly delivered from Pogostemon cablin

  • Organic Lemongrass oil

    100% Pure, natural and organic essential oil, wholly delivered from Cymbopogon citratus

  • Organic Rosemary oil

    100% Pure, natural and organic essential oil, wholly delivered from Rosmarinus officinalis

  • Tagetes oil

    100% Pure and natural essential oil, wholly delivered from Tagetes minuta

  • Eucalyptus oil

    100% Pure and natural essential oil, wholly delivered from Eucalyptus globulus

OTHER PRODUCTS

Meet Our Team

Dr. Nicholas HITIMANA

Managing Director

Dinah IGIRANEZA

Accountant

Pamela UMUTONIWASE

Administrator

Sandrine KABIBI

Sales and Marketing Officer

Deborah KAYITESI

Sales and Marketing Assistant officer

William RUKUNDO

Production Supervisor

IMPACT STORIES

With wages earned working on Ikirezi geranium farm sites, many farmers have been able to improve their livelihood and have a more dignified life they could not have afforded otherwise due to scarcity of jobs in the country side . Some of their stories told here below are a reminder that no work is negligible and that even through work on a farming site like those of Ikirezi, one can, not only earn a living but register remarkable developmental progress.

THE FARMERS

The story of Alphonsine

Alphonsine Mukanziza is in her early sixties. Over two decades ago, she moved to Gahara from the Southern part of Rwanda running away from an abusive husband who used to beat her up badly especially when he was drunk. Alphonsine was welcomed by a relative who was living in Gahara near where Ikirezi’s farm is located. A few months after her arrival in this new countryside she got remarried to a man who had just lost his wife…….Read more (PDF)

The story of Francine

Francine Mukamabano’s journey with Ikirezi began in 2012, alongside her husband. He was a skilled craftsman who made the clay burners used for Ikirezi essential oils. For years, he faithfully supplied these burners—until his untimely passing. Suddenly, Francine found herself a widow with four young children to raise.
She admits she didn’t know how to properly make the burners at first. But she had no choice—her children depended on her. With Ikirezi’s encouragement and partnership, Francine stepped into her husband’s role and began learning the craft..…….Read more (PDF)

The story of Josephine (PDF)

The story of Liliane (PDF)

MAKING QUALITY MATTER IN ESSENTIAL OIL PRODUCTION WORKSHOP FROM 4-6TH NOVEMBER 2025  AT PARKINN BY RADISSON, KIGALI, RWANDA

The Making Quality Matter in Essential Oil Production Workshop is officially here from November 4–6, 2025!


Register today through this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScd4IF1HJraBULH8cUp-8LmXEkpwOAbBPangTDXrWIY5ebAmQ/viewform

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You can also text +250 787 251 882 for the quick link or more information.
Visit www.ikirezi.com for more details about the workshop and other updates.

Join us for a 3-day workshop (4–6 November 2025) on Making Quality Matter in Essential Oil Production & Processing. From classroom learning in Kigali to a hands-on field visit in Gahara, participants will explore every step “from seed to bottle.” The program includes expert sessions, practical training, guided farm visits, transport, meals, branded materials, and a certificate of completion—designed for both local and international participants.
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