Tanzania, May 21 -- Mwanza. Prime Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has issued six directives to East African Community (EAC) partner states bordering Lake Victoria, calling for urgent strengthening of rescue systems, environmental protection and coordinated management of the lake.

Speaking on May 21, 2026, during Lake Victoria Day commemorations organised by the East African Community through the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC), Dr Mwigulu said improved preparedness is critical to reducing fatalities from water accidents.

He directed Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda to fully operationalise regional rescue coordination centres, including the Mwanza centre and satellite stations in Kisumu and Entebbe, once construction is completed.

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