The Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) has officially commenced operations at its newly inaugurated headquarters, marking a significant milestone in the Commission’s mandate to promote sustainable management and development of the Lake Victoria Basin.
The new headquarters was officially inaugurated last year in a ceremony presided over by the Cabinet Secretary for East African Community and Regional Affairs and Chairperson of the EAC Council of Ministers, Hon. Beatrice Askul, on behalf of H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Chairperson of the East African Community Heads of State Summit.
Speaking during the inauguration, Hon. Askul described the new complex as a symbol of East Africa’s collective vision for a stronger, more integrated, and more prosperous region.
She noted that the headquarters represents more than a physical structure, but a strategic investment in the livelihoods of millions of people who depend on Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest freshwater ecosystem.
The EAC Secretary General, Hon. Veronica Nduva, praised the Government of Kenya and EAC Partner States for their continued support to regional institutions.
She noted that the new facility strengthens the Commission’s strategic role as a regional hub for innovation, research, policy coordination, climate resilience, environmental protection, and transboundary water resource management.
LVBC Executive Secretary, Dr. Masinde Bwire, said the relocation marks the culmination of a 17-year journey since the Government of Kenya donated 2.8 hectares of land for the headquarters in 2008.
He added that the modern complex now serves as the Commission’s nerve centre for coordination, research, and innovation, enhancing its capacity to promote environmental stewardship, socio-economic transformation, and cross-border cooperation within the Basin.
The headquarters project was fully funded by EAC Partner States at a total cost of USD 3.54 million, with technical support provided by Kenya’s State Department for Public Works. Construction began in 2020 and was completed in line with the Commission’s vision to strengthen institutional effectiveness.
The Commission now wishes to inform stakeholders, partners, and the general public that all LVBC operations have fully relocated to the new headquarters and services are being offered from the new offices.
Stakeholders are encouraged to continue engaging with the Commission from this new location as LVBC advances its mission of improving livelihoods, protecting the environment, and fostering regional cooperation across the Lake Victoria Basin.