An introduction to Lake Victoria catchment, water quality, physical limnology and ecosystem status (Kenyan sector)

Project: Climate Service for Infrastructure

Theme: Climate Change

Goal: Climate Change

Program: Basin-wide Program

Ownerships: Nile Basin Initiative

Authors: J.O. Okungu1, S. Njoka2, J.O.Z. Abuodha3* and R. E. Hecky4 ,
Date Of Publication:01 Jan 2003
Accessibility :Open Access
Language:English
Type:E-flow Study
Abstract:Thus, over 30 million people in five countries share and effect the resources of the Lake Victoria basin. Harmful activities in the catchment area ultimately have an effect on the lake, and thus affect the livelihoods of people throughout the basin; these developments are already disrupting the current fishing activities in the area and grossly affect the livelihood of the local people. It is important, therefore, that the people of the region, through their governments and civil society organizations, cooperate through multilateral coordinated action to ensure a healthy Lake Victoria environment. Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda have founded the East African Community (EAC) and are supporting the Lake Victoria Development Programme within the EAC. Rwanda and Burundi have also expressed interest in joining the EAC in future.
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