In a landmark move poised to significantly bolster regional environmental stewardship, the East Africa Community (EAC) Member States have committed to the formulation and adoption of a unified water quality policy. This strategic initiative, aimed at safeguarding Lake Victoria and other vital water bodies within the region, was resolved during the 22nd Sectoral Council of Ministers on Lake Victoria Basin (SECOM-LVB) meeting held in Kisumu. The assembly, comprising Cabinet Ministers and Permanent Secretaries from the seven Member States, underscored the urgency of a cohesive approach to water conservation, addressing the…