Meet Our CEO

Joy Sitawa

At Savanna Gold, we are dedicated to nurturing the rich tradition of tree nuts farming in rural East Africa. Our journey is one of deep respect for the land, a passion for the finest quality nuts, and a commitment to empowering the communities that nurture this heart-healthy and nutritious treasure.

Nurturing Tradition

Cultivating Quality

we Grow nuts

with love

Pick Them

& Process them

Pack Them

& deliver

Empowering Growers

& Elevating Lives

Our mission goes beyond farming; it’s about fostering sustainable partnerships. We provide comprehensive support to these farmers throughout the entire process of growing and harvesting their nuts. From our location nestled amidst their farms, we offer training and invaluable insights into the entire value chain of macadamia nuts farming. But our collaboration doesn’t end there.
We are committed to fair trade principles, ensuring that the hard work of these farmers translates into a secure income. We purchase their nuts at equitable prices, ensuring they have ready access to a thriving market. This not only supports their livelihoods but also empowers them to achieve financial prosperity through their dedication and effort.

Mission

To empower small scale tree nuts farmers in the East Africa Region through traditional cultivation methods, providing training, fair prices, and support, while preserving the natural goodness of our products to our customers

Vision

To create sustainable prosperity to rural farmers by maintaining the integrity of traditional cultivation, enriching the lives of our farmers, and delivering exceptional tree nuts products to the world.

Values

Empowerment

We believe in empowering rural macadamia farmers, particularly women-led groups, by providing them with the knowledge, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed.

Sustainability

We are committed to preserving the natural goodness of macadamia nuts through traditional cultivation methods that are environmentally sustainable, ensuring a legacy for future generations.

Fairness

We uphold the principles of fairness and equity by offering fair prices to our farmers, fostering economic stability in their communities

Community

We are dedicated to building strong, interconnected communities where collaboration and mutual support are fundamental to our shared success.

Quality

We maintain the highest standards of quality in our processing and roasting methods, delivering macadamia nuts that are not only nutritious but also a source of pride for our farmers and customers.

Impact

We measure our success by the positive impact we create, both in terms of economic growth for our employees, farmers and in improving the lives of those we serve.

Gratitude

We express our gratitude to our supporters and partners for joining us on this journey of transformation and sustainable development in tree nuts farming communities in East Africa Region

Team

Members

Joy Sitawa

(CEO)

Emmanuel DeMzee

(Operation)

Leonard Kalimance

(Finance)