“Don’t Postpone Conservation”: Mara River Loses 250,000 Tonnes of Sediment Yearly as LVBC Unveils New Strategic Plan
As the 15th Mara Day Celebrations unfold, Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) officials are calling for renewed collective commitment to protect the Mara River ecosystem, citing both progress and pressing challenges. Arsene Mukubwa, Regional Project Coordinator for the Integrated Water Resources Management, identified water quality deterioration as a critical concern, warning that “the water quality…