Lake Victoria Fisheries Organisation (LVFO)

The Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization (LVFO) is a specialized institution of the East African Community (EAC), established in 1994 to coordinate and manage the sustainable use of fisheries and aquaculture resources in the Lake Victoria Basin. Its mandate encompasses policy harmonization, scientific research, capacity building, and combating illegal fishing across member states, including Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and Burundi.

LVFO Headquarters

The LVFO Secretariat is based in Jinja, Uganda:

• Address: Plot 7B/7E Bell Avenue, Busoga Square, P.O. Box 1625, Jinja, Uganda

• Phone: +256 434 125000

• Email: lvfo-sec@lvfo.org

• Website: www.lvfo.org