News

World Bank and LVBC Discuss Implementation of Regional Project



The World Bank (WB) and the Lake Victoria Basin Commission on 28th April 2022 discussed the status of implementation for the Nile Cooperation for Climate Resilience (NCCR) Project jointly implemented by LVBC, Nile Basin (NBI) and other partners in Lake ...…
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EAC Council of Ministers Appoints LVBC Executive Secretary



The 47th Extra-ordinary Meeting of the East African Community Council of Ministers (EAC Council) appoints a new Executive Secretary of the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) in Arusha, Tanzania, 6th April 2022. The new Executive Secretary, Dr. Kahitira Masinde Bwire ...…
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Two Kenyan Counties Identified Adapting to Climate Change Technologies



Participants to ACC-LVB Workshop in Naivasha Resort Hotel, 22-26th February 2021 Two counties—Busia and Siaya from the Republic of Kenya held workshop from 22rd-26th February 2021 which concluded with identification of priority technologies and farming practices promote adaption to climate ...…
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EAC Partner States Review LVBC Strategic Plan 2021-2026



The East African Community Partner States reviewed the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) Strategic Plan 2021-2026 from 1th-12th November, 2021 in Kisumu County, Republic of Kenya. …
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Kenya Ministry of Environment CAS urges Busia Residents to Protect Nature.



The Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) Ministry of Environment and Forestry Hon. Mohamed Elmi urged Busia residents to protect nature through adoption of climate change adaptation measures …
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LVBC Executive Secretary 2016-2021 Outlines Achievements



    The outgoing Executive Secretary, Dr. Ally-Said Matano outlined key achievements for his tenure of service at the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) since June 2016 up to June 2021. Briefing the media on 4th June 2021 at the ...…
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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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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

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE APPLAUDS PROGRESS ON NEW LVBC HEADQUARTERS CONSTRUCTION AS MEETING COMMENCES IN KISUMU.

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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LVBC LAUNCHES MARITIME SAFETY CAMPAIGN TO COMBAT RISING BOAT ACCIDENTS ON LAKE VICTORIA

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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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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