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At Kivu Choice, we produce
close to
10 million fish meals a year

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Our Story

Established in late 2021, Kivu Choice is Rwanda's largest protein producer and Africa's fastest-growing fish farm. With a fully integrated system, we produce over 500,000 fish meals monthly, democratizing access to animal protein across the region.

In 2023, Kivu Choice raised $35 million in Series B funding—the largest in Africa's aquaculture industry—to expand operations in Rwanda and Kenya. This growth supports our mission to increase food security and sustainable protein production.

Kivu Choice's operations include a hatchery in Kigembe and commercial floating cages on Lake Kivu, contributing significantly to food security and employment. By 2026, we aim to produce over 50 million fish meals annually.

Our Timeline

September 2021

Company Founded

December 2021

Kigembe Hatchery Operations Launched

June 2022

First Cage Stocked on Lake Kivu

November 2022

First Branch Opened in Rwanda

April 2023

Raised $35M Series B, The Largest Round in the African Aquaculture Industry

July 2023

Surpassed 100 Full-Time Jobs

February 2024

Launched the 10th Branch in Rwanda, Kigali

March 2024

Reached 1,000 Metric Tones of Annualized Production

March 2024

Surpassed 200 Full-Time Jobs

May 2024

Reached 2,000 Metric Tones of Annualized Production

July 2024

Reached 3,000 Metric Tones of Annualized Production and Surpassed 300 Full-Time Jobs

July 2024

Achieved Profitability

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