Who we are

Bridging the Gap Between Rapid Urbanization & Food Security.

Golden Kitchen Garden Rwanda Ltd (GKG) is a registered social enterprise established to promote climate-smart agriculture, food security, nutrition improvement, environmental sustainability, and economic empowerment in Rwanda.

Founded in 2020 by Jean de Dieu TWAGIRIMANA with the vision of transforming underutilized spaces into productive and sustainable food systems that improve livelihoods and resilience among communities. We operate through innovative extension on climate-smart agricultural approaches including kitchen gardens, school gardens, organic farming, circular economy solutions, digital agriculture, and value chain development.

RDB Code: 112368548HQ: Nkotsi, Musanze
Women farmers empowered through GKG climate-smart agriculture in Rwanda

Our Vision

A climate-resilient Rwanda free from hunger where every community has access to sustainable and nutritious food systems.

Our Mission

To improve livelihoods through regenerative climate-smart agriculture, nutrition systems, environmental sustainability, and inclusive value chains driven by innovative farming systems.

Goals & Structure

Strategic Objectives

  1. 1
    Strengthen nutrition and food security

    Focusing on vulnerable populations through sustainable means.

  2. 2
    Expand climate-smart kitchen gardens

    Deploying models in both households and institutions.

  3. 3
    Promote sustainable agricultural technologies

    Leveraging innovation for resilient food systems.

  4. 4
    Increase income generation opportunities

    Focusing specifically on empowering women, youth, and persons with disabilities.

  5. 5
    Develop strong market linkages

    Enhancing value chains for our beneficiaries.

  6. 6
    Enhance institutional capacity

    Ensuring the sustainability and growth of GKG operations.

  7. 7
    Scale operations and Job Creation

    Aiming to create up to 12,000 jobs by 2030.

Leadership.

GKG adopts a functional organizational structure that promotes efficiency and accountability. Governed by a Board of Directors providing strategic oversight, daily operations are led by the Managing Director, supported by dedicated department heads across Finance, Programs, MEAL, and Procurement.