After 15 years of waiting, the Lake Victoria Basin Commission has started building its headquarters in Kisumu city. The commission is mandated to regulate and promote sustainable utilisation of resources along the Lake Victoria Basin for the benefit of the EAC member counties. “The headquarter in Kisumu is expected to coordinate activities of the Commission across the Great Lakes Region," Desai said. PS Desai said the government was keen on increasing investments in Lake Victoria as it seeks to promote the blue economy and create more wealth and employment for Kenyans. Trade across the region through the lake was booming in the 70s and 80’s where large vessels would ply Lake Victoria from Kisumu port, connecting to Kendu Bay, Asembo bay, Mbita and Mfangano islands.

Source: The Star March 27, 2021 18:00 UTC