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
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Organic Geranium oil
100% Pure, natural and organic essential oil, wholly delivered from
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Organic Patchouli oil
100% Pure, natural and organic essential oil, wholly delivered from Pogostemon cablin
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Organic Lemongrass oil
100% Pure, natural and organic essential oil, wholly delivered from Cymbopogon citratus
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Organic Rosemary oil
100% Pure, natural and organic essential oil, wholly delivered from Rosmarinus officinalis
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Tagetes oil
100% Pure and natural essential oil, wholly delivered from Tagetes minuta
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Eucalyptus oil
100% Pure and natural essential oil, wholly delivered from Eucalyptus globulus
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 Workshop
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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