News

EALA On-spot Report Commended LVBC’s Achievements



Members of EALA MPs and LVBC Staff Inspecting Wastes Treatment Plant in Kisumu, Kenya   Members of Parliament for the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) February, 11th 2021 commended Lake Victoria for the achieved milestones and highlighted key challenges still ...…
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LVBC and Development Partners held Workshop on IWRM Programme Communication in LVB



Participants to the Communications & Visibility Workshop, Acacia Premeir Hotel, Kisumu, Kenya, 9th February 2021   Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) and technical teams from the Development Partners, specifically KfW and European Union held a workshop on Communication and Visibility ...…
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LVBC and NBI Technical Team Discussed Decision Support System for Effective Programming



Experts of the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) and Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) met on 17th November 2020 at the NBI offices in Entebbe, to discuss joint use of, and development of the Nile Basin Decision Support System (NB ...…
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LVBC and NBI Discuss Cooperation for Sustainable Development of Basins



  The Executive Secretary of Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) Dr. Ally Said Matano, and the Executive Director of the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI), Professor Seifeldin Hamad Adballa, held bilateral discussions and agreed to deepen cooperation between the two basin ...…
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9th Mara Day Celebrations: Presented Papers Highlighted Policy and Practice Recommendations



Papers presented on 14th September 2020 as an integral part of 9th Mara Day Celebrations, highlighted recommendations to inform policies and practices in Mara River Basin for Kenya and United Republic of Tanzania. …
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Preparations Ongoing for the 9th Mara Day Celebrations



The preparations for 9th Mara Day between senior officials from United Republic of Tanzania (URT) and Kenya and the 4th meeting was held on August 28th 2020 through virtual means. According the Lake Victoria Basin Commission—the regional coordinating organization ...…
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Communication and Visibility Strategy Development for LVBC IWRM Programme Kicks off



The development of the Communication and Visibility Strategy for the Lake Victoria Basin Integrated Water Resources Management Programme (LVB-IWRMP) of Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) started on 15th July 2020. …
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EAC Secretary General Launches Video Conference Facility at LVBC



  The Secretary General (SG) for the East African Community (EAC), Amb. Liberat Mfumukeko launched the Video Conference facility at Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC), Kisumu, Kenya, 13th February 2020.   According to the EAC SG, the Video Conference reflects ...…
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LVBC plays Special Role to the economies of EAC, Kenya’s Representative to JPRSC Meeting



The Joint Regional Policy Steering Committee (JPSC) attended by delegates from the six EAC Partner States emphasized programmatic and strategic contributions of the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) to the economies of the EAC Partner States. “LVBC plays a ...…
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EAC Secretary General Launches Water Quality and Availability Programme



  The Secretary General for the East African Community (EAC) Amb. Liberat Mfumukeko launched the Lake Victoria Basin Integrated Water Resources Management Programme in Kisumu, Kenya, on 14th February 2020.   The Programme will improve water quality and availability in ...…
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PROGRAMS & PROJECTS

11TH JOINT REGIONAL POLICY STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING OF LAKE VICTORIA BASIN COMMISSION TO BE HELD IN KISUMU

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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LVB IWRMP

Lake Victoria Basin Integrated Water Resources Management Programme (LVB IWRMP) Lake Victoria Integrated Water Resources Management Programme (LVB IWRMP) is a regional programme coordinated by Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) and implemented in the four Partner States of the East ...
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ACC-LVB

Adapting to Climate Change in Lake Victoria Basin Project (ACC-LVB)
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ScaleWays Project

Scaling out resilient Water and Agricultural Systems (ScaleWAYS) is a project implemented under the broader framework of Advancing Water Futures and Scenarios (WFaS East Africa: Accelerating transition towards resilient water and Food Systems). It’s a research project that would be ...
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EPSGG-LVB

Project on engaging private sector for green growth in Lake Victoria Basin (EPSGG-LVB)
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PREPARED

The Planning for Resilience in East Africa through Policy, Adaptation, Research and Economic Development (PREPARED) is a medium-term, multi-organization program partially implemented in the East African Community.
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EVENTS




NEWS

EAC PARTNER STATES COMMIT TO BOOSTING INVESTMENT IN LAKE VICTORIA CONSERVATION.

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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11TH JOINT REGIONAL POLICY STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING OF LAKE VICTORIA BASIN COMMISSION TO BE HELD IN KISUMU

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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COUNCIL OF MINISTERS APPROVES ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW LVBC HEADQUARTERS

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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LVBC TEAM PARTICIPATES IN COP 29 IN BAKU, AZERBAIJAN

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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FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE APPLAUDS PROGRESS ON NEW LVBC HEADQUARTERS CONSTRUCTION

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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LVBC HEADQUARTERS CONSTRUCTION HITS 72% MILESTONE.

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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