EAC Council of Ministers approves additional funding for the construction of the new LVBC Headquarters
Lake Victoria Basin Commission, Kisumu, Kenya, 6th December, 2024: The East African Community (EAC) Council of Ministers has approved additional funding of USD 802,126 for the completion of the new Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) Headquarters in Kisumu.
The EAC Secretary General, Hon. Veronica Nduva, disclosed that the monies that were approved by the 46th Ordinary Council that met in Arusha, Tanzania from 23rd – 28th November, 2024 will assist LVBC in the necessary works.
The total approved funds for the construction amount to USD 3,540,000. The second phase of construction began in August of last year after the site was handed over to a new contractor at a cost of USD 2,560,718.68.
New LVBC headquarters under construction.
Currently, the construction progress stands at 85%, with an estimated 12 weeks remaining until its completion. The new headquarters is being built on a 2.8-acre plot on the shores of Lake Victoria.
The land was donated by the government of the Republic of Kenya in 2016. Once completed, the headquarters will house various offices for projects and programmes undertaken by the Commission, featuring state-of-the-art conference facilities and a centre of excellence.
During her two-day visit to Kisumu, Hon. Nduva inspected the site and commended the LVBC management for spearheading the construction and expressed her satisfaction with the progress so far.
"I am pleased with the progress so far, and as a Community, we look forward to its timely completion and commissioning during the tenure of His Excellency President William Ruto, the current Chairperson of the Summit," said Hon. Nduva.
Hon. SG Veronica Nduva with LVBC Executive Secretary, Dr Masinde Bwire, and Deputy Executive Secretary, Eng. Coletha Ruhamya, cuts a cake to commemorate the EAC’s 25th anniversary at the LVBC offices in Kisumu.
The LVBC Executive Secretary, Dr. Masinde Bwire, reaffirmed the management's commitment to completing the project within the set timelines.
Earlier, Hon. Nduva paid a courtesy call on the Kisumu County Governor, H.E. Prof. Peter Anyang Nyong’o and Nyanza Regional Commissioner Ms. Flora Mworoa, where they held bilateral discussions on collaboration between the Lake Victoria Basin Commission and both the county and national governments for the implementation of projects and programmes in the region.
Hon Sec Gen, Veronica Nduva presents a copy of the EAC Treaty to the Kisumu County Governor, H.E. Prof Anyang Nyong’o.
Governor Nyong’o pledged to support the Commission in its initiatives within Kisumu County.
Nyong’o agreed to rally the governors from the Lake Region Economic Bloc in supporting the proposed multi-sectoral, multi-phase programme for the Lake Victoria Basin that will be funded by the World Bank at a cost of USD 450 Million.
Hon. Veronica Nduva presents a gift to the Nyanza Regional Commissioner. Ms Flora Mworoa, at the latter’s office in Kisumu.
The Commission led by Executive Secretary Dr Masinde Bwire has held series of high-level engagements with Cabinet Secretaries and Ministers of relevant ministries within the EAC Partner States who have agreed to support the programme.
Notes to Editors:
The Lake Victoria Basin Commission is the only institution of the East African Community based in Kenya.
It was established in accordance with Article 33 of the Protocol for Sustainable Development of the Lake Victoria Basin in 2003, which is based on Article 114 of the EAC Treaty that was signed in November 1999.
Its primary mandate is to coordinate the sustainable development and management of the Lake Victoria Basin in five (5) EAC Partner States, namely: the Republic of Burundi, the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Rwanda, the Republic of Uganda, and the United Republic of Tanzania.
Simon Peter Owaka
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About the East African Community Secretariat:
The East African Community (EAC) is a regional intergovernmental organisation of eight (8) Partner States, comprising the Republic of Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Rwanda, the Federal Republic of Somalia, the Republic of South Sudan, the Republic of Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania, with its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania. The Federal Republic of Somalia was admitted into the EAC bloc by the Summit of EAC Heads of State on 24th November, 2023 and became a full member on 4th March, 2024.