Submitted by - cdao on 4 February 2025
The East African Community (EAC) Partner States have committed to boosting investments in the conservation of Lake Victoria, the world’s second-largest freshwater lake, which has long been threatened by pollution and the adverse effects of climate change. During the 11th ...…
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Submitted by - cdao on 16 January 2025
The 11th Joint Regional Policy Steering Committee (JRPSC) meeting of the Lake Victoria Basin Commission’s projects and programs will be held in Kisumu from January 29th to 31st, 2025. The meeting will bring together ministries responsible for Water, Environment and ...…
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Submitted by - cdao on 6 December 2024
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 ...…
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Submitted by - cdao on 15 November 2024
Deputy Executive Secretary Eng. Coletha Ruhamya is leading a delegation from the Lake Victoria Basin Commission at the 29th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP 29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. The LVBC team is set to host a side ...…
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Submitted by - cdao on 5 November 2024
The East African Community members of the Finance and Administration Committee have praised the Lake Victoria Basin Commission for the progress made on the construction of its new headquarters. Led by Honorable Andrea Aguer Ariik Malueth, the EAC Deputy Secretary ...…
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Submitted by - cdao on 29 October 2024
The construction of the state-of-the-art Lake Victoria Basin Commission Headquarters is nearing completion. Currently, the overall progress of the building stands at 72%, with external works at 68%. Electrical and mechanical installations are at 62% and 68%, respectively. Office Block ...…
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Submitted by - cdao on 14 October 2024
The Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) has initiated an extensive campaign to educate communities around Lake Victoria about the importance of maritime safety in an effort to reduce the increasing number of boat accidents. Executive Secretary Dr. Masinde Bwire emphasized ...…
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Submitted by - cdao on 16 September 2024
The Republic of Kenya and the United Republic of Tanzania Kenya have jointly committed to implementing a 15-point strategy to protect the Mara River basin, a crucial ecosystem for the Masai Mara and Serengeti parks that is facing degradation risks. ...…
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Submitted by - cdao on 2 September 2024
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Submitted by - cdao on 26 August 2024
Preparations for the 13th Mara Day celebration have been finalized. The annual event will be held in Narok County, Republic of Kenya from 12th to 15th September. The scientific conference is scheduled for September 14th at the Maasai Mara University, ...…
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