Lake Basin Development Authority

H.E @WilliamsRuto's Commissioning of LBDA's Ricemill is a significant step in enhancing the Agricultural sector by providing a ready market for Rice Farmers, improving food security and reducing reliance on imported Rice. Ahsante Rais. @CSBeatriceMoe @harsama_kello @WycliffeOchiaga @JamesWaore19975 @EACAffairsKenya @ASALs_Regional

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 @LBDAgov celebrates World Water Day, emphasizing the importance of preserving our precious water resources. Water is life and protecting our Lakes and Rivers is key to a sustainable future. Join us in conserving water for generations to come. 🗓️ 7th – 9th May 2026 📍 Great Lakes University of Kisumu 🐟 Get ready for a deep dive into game-changing aquaculture technologies, market access strategies, policy breakthroughs, and investment opportunities that will catalyse sustainable growth across country. This isn’t just another conference — it’s the moment Kenya’s waters become engines of empowerment and prosperity. 🎟️ Secure your spot now! Visit: abei.co.ke Email: info@abeic.co.ke Call: +254 0111 053 580 #WorldWaterDay #WhereWaterFlowsEqualityGrows #ABEIC2026 #BlueEconomy #AquacultureInnovation #WomenInAquaculture #LBDA #SmartSustainableDevelopment

ABEIC 2026: Aquaculture, Blue Economy & Innovation Conference Heads to Kisumu! Welcome to #ABEIC2026 @abei_conference @WycliffeOchiaga @CSBeatriceMoe @MiBeMa_2022 @KisumuCountyKE @AquarechLtd @harsama_kello @ASALs_Regional @EACAffairsKenya - go.shr.lc/3MKqasc

Welcome to #ABEIC2026 @abei_conference @WycliffeOchiaga @AquarechLtd @CSBeatriceMoe @MiBeMa_2022 @KisumuCountyKE @harsama_kello @ASALs_Regional

The @abei_conference invites business community, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators to submit papers and poster presentations for consideration at this premier gathering dedicated to advancing sustainable aquaculture and the blue economy.

#ABEIC2026 @abei_conference @WycliffeOchiaga @AquarechLtd @CSBeatriceMoe @harsama_kello @KisumuCountyKE @ASALs_Regional @MiBeMa_2022

@AquarechLtd As a lead partner for the Aquaculture Blue Economy and Innovation Conference, Aquarech is committed to driving the conversation on how digital transformation and sustainable practices can unlock the Kenya's aquatic potential.

@AquarechLtd seeks to transition small and medium sized fish farmers to profitability while improving their livelihoods across Kenya and beyond. Anchored on sustainability and social inclusion, the company provides economically viable solutions that uplift riparian communities

Lead Partner Spotlight Aquarech Ltd is a pioneering aquaculture and technology company headquartered in Kisumu, Kenya, established to revolutionize fish farming through innovation. By integrating high-quality inputs, technical assistance, credit financing, and organized marketing

#EidMubarak2026 to all our Muslim brothers and sisters.

At Alupe Integrated Technology Transfer Center (ITTC) in @040County Busia Busia County ,Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) is empowering youth through poultry farming unlocking agribusiness opportunities and driving inclusive growth. Aligned with LBDA’s mandate to promote sustainable socio-economic development in the Lake Basin, the initiative equips youth with skills, inputs, and mentorship to build enterprises along the poultry value chain. The program supports BETA by creating jobs, enhancing food security, and strengthening local economies from the grassroots. #BETAAgenda #LBDA #YouthEmpowerment #PoultryFarming #Agribusiness #FoodSecurity #EconomicTransformation #BusiaCounty

Youth + hands-on training = stronger food systems! Through the Wezesha III project, young people are learning to create Pyramid Gardens in Busia, building skills, innovation, and opportunities in agriculture. This is a partnership between @SafaricomFDN, @USTADI_Fndtn & @LBDAgov

#ABEIC #ABEIC2026 #SmartSustainableDevelopment @MiBeMa_2022 @WycliffeOchiaga @abei_conference @AquarechLtd @CSBeatriceMoe @harsama_kello @EACAffairsKenya @ASALs_Regional

We are thrilled to introduce our first Lead Partner for #ABEIC2026: The @LBDAgov . They are on a mission to unlock the economic potential of the Kenyan portion of the Lake Victoria Basin through integrated planning & innovation.

𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 Join us on 𝟕𝐭𝐡-𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐲 ②⓪②⑥. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞: 𝐸𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑜𝑦𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐴𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑇𝑒𝑐ℎ𝑛𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐼𝑛𝑛𝑜𝑣𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑡𝑜 𝐶𝑎𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑦𝑧𝑒 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑤𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐵𝑙𝑢𝑒 𝐸𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑜𝑚𝑦 #SmartSustainableDevelopment #ABEIC2026 #InnovationInAquaculture #TechnologyInBlueEconomy

𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 Rice nurseries taking root at Kimira Oluch Irrigation Scheme, indicating a new planting season in Homa Bay County. Through our close collaboration with farmers via @LBDAgov, we’re sharing better practices to 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐫, 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐬. Every nursery bed planted today 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 tomorrow. Together, we’re growing futures. #SmartSustainableDevelopment @WycliffeOchiaga @CSBeatriceMoe @harsama_kello @EACAffairsKenya @ASALs

Rice nursery preparation has begun, marking the start of another planting season at the Kimira Oluch Irrigation Scheme in Homabay County. Through @LBDAgov , we continue working closely with farmers to promote better farming practices and ensure healthy rice production. Supporting farmers means strengthening communities and building a more food-secure future. #SmartSustainableDevelopment #FoodSecurity #BETA

This morning I hosted a team from the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) for a productive engagement where we explored key areas of collaboration to strengthen procurement systems and enhance institutional efficiency at the Lake Basin Development Authority.

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄: 𝐒𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐊𝐈𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐔 𝐃𝐄𝐅𝐀𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐉𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐏𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍. Download the full press release in pdf from lbda.go.ke @wnyakera