Lake Victoria is a valuable resource to the countries surrounding it but it is facing increasing pollution threats from settlements with poor sanitation.
The Lake Victoria Basin Commission is leading efforts through the Lakewide Inclusive Sanitation (LWIS) Strategy, developed in partnership with the region’s countries. The Lake Victoria Basin Commission has brought together stakeholders from each country to jointly tackle the issues of poor sanitation on the lake. It is the body responsible for coordinating the sustainable development and management of the basin across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi under the East African Community.
A cleaner Lake Victoria will lead to a healthier ecosystem, stronger economies, and better lives for millions of people. Moreover, private sector involvement could create almost 70,000 jobs over the next decade.
By adopting the strategy and moving forward with its implementation, the five basin countries, alongside the East African Community and the Lake Victoria Basin Commission, have shown a united commitment to safeguarding Lake Victoria’s water quality and enhancing the livelihoods of its basin communities.