The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) reported significant progress in 2025 across revenue growth, agricultural modernization, and institutional strengthening, aligning with the national Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Their efforts boosted farmer incomes and enhanced food security in the region.

• Achieved 45% mall occupancy and produced over 15 million fingerlings from the Kibos Aquaculture Centre.
• CPA Wycliffe Ochiaga, Managing Director of LBDA, highlighted strategic investments and partnerships as key drivers.
• Procured 5,000 tons of rice at Sh 60 per kilogram from local farmers and rehabilitated the Kimira-Oluch Irrigation Scheme targeting 8,000 acres.