Lake Victoria Basin Commission Headquarters in Kisumu City.

Hon Beatrice Askul Moe  had the profound honour and privilege of representing H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Chairperson of the EAC Heads of State Summit, during the official inauguration of Lake Victoria Basin Commission Headquarters in Kisumu City.

The establishment and growth of the Lake Victoria Basin Commission, one of the nine specialized institutions of the East African Community, demonstrates a collective resolve to protect a shared Lake Victoria ecosystem through joint efforts to protect biodiversity and natural habitats.

This modern headquarters, a symbol of a stronger, more integrated, and more prosperous East Africa, will serve as a centre of excellence for environmental stewardship, research, innovation, and policy leadership in the Basin.

The construction of the ultra-modern Maritime Regional Coordination Centre in Ilemela, Mwanza, is now complete and ready for commissioning. The Centre is fully equipped with advanced marine communication systems and will significantly strengthen safety, coordination, and emergency response across the lake.

And in Kisumu, the construction of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre is progressing well.

EAC Deputy Secretary General Hon. Andrea Aguer Ariik Malueth, Kisumu Deputy Governor Dr. Mathew Ochieng Owili, County Commissioner Benson Leparmorijo, Kisumu Town East MP Hon. Shakeel Shabbir Ahmed and Heads of EAC Institutions were present among other dignitaries.