The convention for the establishment of the Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization

Abstract

The Convention for the establishment of the Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization (LVFO) was signed on 30 June 1994, in Kisumu, Kenya by the “Contracting Parties” who consists the three Partner States of the East African Community (EAC) namely Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Upon entering into force of the Treaty establishing the EAC on 30th November 1999, the LVFO became a specialized institution of the Community.