The East African Community Council of Ministers meeting has approved an additional funding of USD 802,126 for the completion of the new Lake Victoria Basin Commission headquarters in Kisumu.
East African Community Secretary General H.E. Hon. Veronica Mueni Nduva announced that these funding that were approved by the 46th Ordinary Council that met in Arusha from 23rd- 28th November will assist in the necessary works of the completion.
The total approved funds for the construction amount to USD 3,540,000.
The second phase of construction began in August of last year after the site was handed over to a new contractor, at a cost of USD 2,560,718.68.
H.E Hon Secretary general Veronica Nduva during an inspection tour of the LVBC headquarters
Currently, the construction progress stands at 85%, with an estimated twelve weeks remaining until its completion.
The new headquarters is being built on a 2.8-acre plot on the shores of Lake Victoria.
The land donated by the government of the Republic of Kenya in 2016.
Once completed, the headquarters will house various offices for projects and programs undertaken by the Lake Victoria Basin Commission, featuring state-of-the-art conference facilities and a centre of excellence.
H.E Hon Secretary General, Veronica Nduva waters a tree at the LVBC site
During her two-day visit to Kisumu, Hon. Nduva inspected the site and commended the management of the Lake Victoria Basin Commission for spearheading the construction. She expressed her satisfaction with the progress, stating, “I am pleased with the progress so far, and as a community, we look forward to its timely completion and commissioning during the tenure of His Excellency President William Ruto, the current chairman of the summit.”
H.E Hon Secretary General Veronica Nduva with LVBC Executive Secretary Dr Masinde Bwire
Lake Victoria Basin Commission Executive Secretary Dr. Masinde Bwire reaffirmed the management’s commitment to completing the project
H.E Hon Secretary General Veronica Nduva presents a copy of the EAC treaty to Kisumu county governor Prof Anyang Nyongo
Earlier, Hon. Nduva paid a courtesy call to Kisumu County Governor H.E. Prof. Peter Anyang Nyongo and Nyanza Regional Commissioner Ms. Flora Mworoa, where they held bilateral discussions on collaboration between the Lake Victoria Basin Commission and both the county and national governments for the implementation of projects and programs in the region.
Governor Nyongo pledged to support the commission in its initiatives in Kisumu County.
Nyongo agreed to rally the governors from the Lake Region Economic block in supporting the proposed proposed multi-sectoral, multi-phase program for the Lake Victoria Basin that will be funded by the World Bank at a cost of USD 450 Million.
H.E Hon Secretary General Veronica Nduva gifts Nyanza Regional commissioner Ms Flora Mworoa in her office
The commission led by Executive Secretary Dr Masinde Bwire has held series of high level engagements with Cabinet Secretaries and Ministers of relevant ministries within the EAC partner states who have agreed to support the program
