News

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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Climate-induced Floods Featured in Regional Policy Meeting



  Climate-induced floods feature prominently in the 9th Joint Regional Policy Steering Committee (JRPSC) Meeting taking place from 10th-14th February 2020 in Kisumu, Kenya.   Agnes Yobterik, from the Republic of Kenya referred to the floods as an emerging threat ...…
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LVBC, KfW, European Union to Launch Programme to improve Water Quality and Availability



Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) will on the 14th February 2020 launch the Lake Victoria Basin Integrated Water Resources Management Programme (LVB-IWRMP). …
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LVBC Celebrates EAC integration: 800,000 Citizens Access Water



As East African Community (EAC) marked their two decades of integration, about 800,000 citizens from five-member states within Lake Victoria Basin can now access clean-drinking water. …
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LVBC Celebrates 20th EAC Integration



Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) joins other EAC Organs, Institutions and Apex Organizations in celebrating the 20th Anniversary Observance of EAC Regional Integration starting from 22nd-23rd November 2019 at the Commission’s Nyanza Regional Headquarters, Kisumu, Kenya.   The EAC celebrations ...…
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LVBC and UNEP Team Discussed Adapting to Climate Project Implementation



The team from the United Environment Programme (UNEP) and Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) held discussions centered on progress of implementation for Adapting to Climate Change in Lake Victoria Basin (ACC-LVB) Project coordinated in 5 East African Community (EAC) Partner ...…
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German MPs Commended Cooperation with EAC/LVBC



The delegation of Germany Members of Parliament (MPs) has commended the East Africa Community (EAC) and LVBC in particular for translating the German-EAC Cooperation into meaningful and impactful environmental results. …
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LVBC ES Emphasized 8th Mara Day Uniqueness



The Executive Secretary of Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) Dr. Ally Said Matano, emphasized the uniqueness of the 8th Mara Day Celebrations in Mugumu, United Republic of Tanzania on the 15th September 2019. …
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PROGRAMS & PROJECTS

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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LVWATSAN II

Lake Victoria Water Supply and Sanitation (LVWATSAN II) is the programme of the East African Community (EAC), coordinated by Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) implemented in 15 towns of the 5 Partner States of the Community. The African Development Bank ...
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EVENTS




NEWS

REPUBLIC OF KENYA AND THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA COMMIT TO FIFTEEN POINT PLAN FOR MARA RIVER BASIN CONSERVATION AT 13TH MARA DAY CELEBRATIONS

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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13TH MARA DAY IN NAROK: LEADERS TO HIGHLIGHT CONSERVATION EFFORTS

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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NEW LVBC HEADQUARTERS ON TRACK FOR TIMELY COMPLETION

The construction of the ultra modern Lake Victoria Basin Commission Headquarters is on course. Already the construction of the office block wing B is 75% complete while wing A is at 45%. The construction of the middle core is also ...
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MASAI MARA UNIVERSITY TO HOST THE 13TH MARA DAY SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE.

The 13th Mara day scientific conference will be held in Masai Mara University, Narok County, in the Republic of Kenya. Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) has partnered with Masai Mara University to hold the scientific conference on 14th September 2024. ...
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WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN SUBMITTED TO EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY PARTNER STATES FOR APPROVAL. 

The final draft for Water Quality Management (WQM) strategy and action plan, which was validated by regional experts from partner states and Nile Basin Initiative centers in March 2024 has already been submitted to Partner States for their record and ...
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