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Lake Victoria Advisory Group (LVAG)

The Lake Victoria Advisory Group (LVAG) was established in November of 2019.

LVAG Mission:
To enhance communication and collaboration of entities across borders and sectors that work to research and solve issues that impact the health of the lake and surrounding communities

Goals, priorities and issues that need addressing:

Standardization of research protocols on the lake (sample the same on both countries) in order to make the results comparable for the concerning lake.
To identify lacking information and knowledge gaps in the scientific research on Lake Kivu
Build technical capacity and acquire research equipment
Training of human resources
Promote research and education and support them through project proposals, fundraising, and other means
Sharing data on a common platform for dissemination
Make recommendations for policy making
To ensure a new generation is trained properly and promote the inclusiveness (gender balance)
Enhancing research mobility and to share experience between other lakes (and advisory groups) and within LK.
To facilitate knowledge and transfer new technology to the riparian communities/
Research oriented towards the needs of the community
To evaluate and use the traditional knowledge

Members

Members are formal expert positions on the LVAG. To read the criteria and how to become a member of this advisory group, visit the terms of reference for this group. If you believe you meet the criteria, you can request to become a member.

Kenya

Dr. James Barasa Aquaculture and Genetics Lecturer, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences University of Eldoret
Lilian Kisaka PhD Agricultural Economics Lecturer Kibabii University
Prof. Julius Manyala Hydrobiology and Aquaculture Associate Professor – Department of Natural Resource Management Associate Professor – Department of Natural Resource Management
Chrisphine Nyamweya PhD Limnology, ecosystem functioning using simulation models Senior Research Scientist and Assistant Director Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute
Mr. Alfred Otieno Achieng’ (M. Sc) Biodiversity, Fish Ecology and Fisheries Lecturer University of Eldoret
Eng. Simon Otoung Hydrobiology and ecology Water Resource Management Officer Lake Victoria Basin Commission
Bernard Opaa Land and Natural Resources Governance (socio-ecologist and policy expert) Deputy Director and Head, Natural Resources Management Department National Land Commission (NLC), Kenya
Venny Mziri Mwainge Fisheries and Aquaculture Research Scientist Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute
Dr. Frank Onderi Masese Freshwater Ecology & Inland Fisheries Senior Lecturere & Head of Department, Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences University of Eldoret
Julie Bwoga Fisheries Research and Fish Health Management “PhD Student/Senior Vocational and Technical Trainer at Ramogi Institute of Advanced Technology (RIAT) Rhodes University
Beryl Atieno Omollo Water quality and freshwater ecology expert PhD Student Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of science & technology (JOOUST)

Tanzania

Dr. Mary Kishe Ecology, Fisheries and Biodiversity Conservation Principal Research Officer Tanzania Fisheries Research Institute
Dr. Modesta Medard Fisheries Biology; Aquatic Ecosystem Management Programme Coordinator, Marine WWF Tanzania Country Office
Mr. Mrosso Hillary Deogratius Biodiversity, Fish Ecology and Fisheries Senior Research Officer Tanzania Fisheries Research Institute
Lucyphine Kilanga Gender & Advocacy Project Country Coordinator Tanzania Women Fish Workers Association (TAWFA)
Dr. Baraka Chrisostoms Sekadende Phytoplankton ecology, wetland ecology management and pollution in general Senior Fisheries Research Scientist; Acting Center Director Tanzania Fisheries Research Institute, Mwanza Center
Cesilia Mataba Fisheries and Aquaculture Research Officer Tanzania Fisheries Research Institute (TAFIRI)
Dr. Amon Paul Shoko Fisheries and Aquaculture Principal Aquaculture Scientist and Consultant Retired from Tanzania Fiesheries Research Institute
Dr. Grite Nelson Mwaijengo Freshwater Ecology, GIS & Remote Sensing Lecturer & Researcher “Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST)”
Dr. Samwel Mchele Limbu Aquaculture Lecturer and Researcher University of Dar es Salaam
Dr. Robert Kayanda Hydrobiology and Aquaculture Director, Fisheries Monitoring and Research Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization

Uganda

Dr. Shigalla Mahongo Fisheries, oceanography, marine meteorology, and aquatic sciences
Edward Rukuunya PhD Biodiversity, Fish Ecology and Fisheries Commissioner Fisheries Resource Management and Development/Ag Director, Fisheries Department Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries at Government of Uganda
Dr. Anthony Taabu MUNYAHO Fisheries Sciences-Fish stock assessment Deputy Executive Secretary Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization
Mbabazi Stella Fisheries Biology; Aquatic Ecosystem Management Fisheries Inspector Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries at Government of Uganda
John K Walakira, PhD Conservation, nutrients cycling in aquatic ecosystems and aquatic Director of Research, President-Elect, World Aquaculture Society-Africa Chapter, AbI ZARDI, NARO
Sharon Gubamwoyo Limnology, Water Quality Assurance, Wetlands Management, GHG, Emissions Principal Quality Control Officer National Water & Sewarage Corporation
Aisha Nankanja “Social Anthropology and Research-Citizen Science, One Health, and water catchment management planning” Team Lead Rural Water Initiative for Climate Action,
Winnie N. Nkalubo, PhD Biodiversity, Fish Ecology and Fisheries Director of Research National Fisheries Resources Research Institute (NaFIRRI)

Advisors

Andrew Gemmell Water Quality and Monitoring Water Quality Consultant The UMVOTO Foundation
Richard E. Grosshans, PhD Biosystems Engineering and Biological Sciences Lead, Bioeconomy, Water Policy International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)

Resources, Publications, and Products

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Lake Victoria Research Priorities

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LVAG Meeting Reports and Minutes

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Specific Research Needs on Lake Victoria

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