APPENDIX A

Agenda

1. Opening of the Session

2. Election of Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Rapporteur

3. Follow-up Action on recommendations of the Sixth Session of the Sub-Committee

4. Proposed Guidelines for Management Strategies and Actions for the Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization

5. Projects in Support of the Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization

   1. GEF Fisheries Management Programme and Programme for Control of Water Hyacinth and other invasive weeds
   2. EEC Regional Fisheries Research Project

   3. Other Projects

6. International Code of Conduct for Responsible Fishing.

7. Report on the preparation of the Conference of Plenipotentiaries

8. Future of the Sub-Committee

9. Any other matters

10. Adoption of the Report

APPENDIX B

List of Documents

APPENDIX C

List of Delegates and Observers

MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE

KENYA

ANABWANI, S.M,
Deputy Secretary
Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife
P.O.Box 30027
Nairobi

ABUGA MOIRE, S.
Director of Fisheries
Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife
P.O. Box 58187
Nairobi

OKEMWA, E.
Director of Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)
P.O. Box 81651
Mombasa

ODUOL, C.
Assistant Director of Fisheries
Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife
P.O. Box 1084
Nairobi

OGARI, J.
Deputy Director
KMFRI
Ministry of Research, Technology Training and Technology
P.O. Box 1881
Kisumu

MULU, J
Public Relations Officer
Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife
P.O. Box 30027
Nairobi

OMONDI, C.
Representative from the Attorney-General's Chambers
P.O. Box 40112
Nairobi

ODIPO, Ms. A.A.
Environment Protection Officer
Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources
P.O. Box 67839
Nairobi

OKUNGU, J.O.
Provincial Water Chemist (Nyanza Province)
Ministry of Land Reclamation, Regional and Water Development
P.O. Box 1922
Kisumu

NYAGA, N.
Assistant Director
Ministry of Land Reclamation, Regional and Water Development
P.O. Box 30521
Nairobi

KIERE, S.M.W.
Assistant Secretary of Veterinary Services
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development
Vet Labs., D.O. Kabete
Nairobi

TANZANIA

MAEMBE, T.
Director of Fisheries
P.O. Box 2462
Dar-es-Salaam

BWATHONDI, P.O.J.
Director General
TAFIRI
P.O. Box 9750
Dar-es-Salaam

KATUNZI. E.
Centre Director
Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Environment
P.O. Box 4751
Mwanza

UGANDA

ORACH-MEZA. F.L.
Commissioner for Fisheries
Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
P.O. Box 4
Entebbe

BUGENYI. F.
Director for Research
FIRI/NARO
P.O. Box 343
Jinja

DUSABE. H.
State Attorney
Ministry of Justice
P.O. Box 7183
Kampala

OBSERVERS FROM MEMBER NATIONS NOT MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE

European Community

VAN DER KNAAP, M.
Coordinator, Lake Victoria Fisheries Research Project
EEC
P.O. Box 88
6700 AA Wageningen
Netherlands

REPRESENTATIVES OF UNITED NATIONS SPECIALIZED AGENCIES

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

SCHNEIDER, G.
Programme officer
UNEP
P.O. Box 30552
Nairobi

OBSERVERS FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS

East African Development Bank

NKINI, G.L.
Manager, Research and Planning
P.O. Box 7128
Kampala, Uganda

FAO FISHERIES DEPARTMENT

Headquarters: (Via delle Terme di Caracalla, 00100 Rome)

DADA. B.F.
Director
Fishery Policy and Planning Division

WELCOMME, R.W.
Chief, Inland Water Resources and Aquaculture Service
Fishery Resources and Environment
Division

TEUTSCHER, F.
Fishery Industry Officer
Fish Utilization and Marketing Service

SSENTONGO, G.W.
Fishery Liaison Officer
International Institutions and Liaison Service
Fishery Policy and Planning Division

FADDA, D.
Legal Officer
General Affairs
Legal Division

BA, M.
Investment Fishery Officer, DDC

FAO REGIONAL OFFICE FOR AFRICA
(P.O. Box 1628, Accra, Ghana)

WEST, W.Q.-B
Senior Regional Fisheries Officer

FAO FIELD STAFF

NORTON, H.L.
FAO Representative in Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

OPARE, K.D.
Deputy FAO Representative
Nairobi, Kenya

BEARE, R.
Chief Technical Advisor
FAO/UNDP
P.O. Box 671
Bokoba, Tanzania

CAMPBELL, D.J.
Chief Technical Adviser
FAO/UNDP Project KEN/86/027
P.O. Box 30470
Nairobi

OBSERVERS FROM LAKE VICTORIA FISHERIES PROJECTS

NEVEJAN, N.
Project Manager
Kenya-Belgium Joint Project
c/O KMFRI
P.O. Box 1881
Kisumu

WILSON, D.
Researcher
Michigan State University
c/o TAFIRI
P.O. Box 475
Mwanza

FAO SECRETARIAT

APPENDIX D

Speech by the Honourable Noah Katana Ngala, E.G.H., M.P., Minister for Tourism and Wildlife of the Republic of Kenya at the Opening Session of the Seventh Session of the Committee for Inland Fisheries of Africa (CIFA) Sub-Committee for the Development and Management of the Fisheries of Lake Victoria

Your Excellencies
Representatives of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Directors of Fisheries from Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya
Representatives of International and Regional Organizations
Distinguished Guests
Ladies and Gentlemen

It gives me great honour and pleasure to have been invited to open this historic meeting of the Seventh Session of the Committee for Inland Fisheries of Africa Sub-Committee for the Development and Management of the Fisheries of Lake Victoria.

On behalf of the Government and people of Kenya, I wish to welcome you to Kisumu in particular and to Kenya in general. I wish to take this opportunity to thank the Director-General of FAO for facilitating the hosting of this meeting, the objectives of which cover wide areas of Eastern Africa's sub-regional water related developments.

At the meeting of the Sixth Session of the Sub-Committee for the Development and Management of the Fisheries of Lake Victoria, held in Jinja, Uganda, from 10 to 13 February 1992, it was unanimously agreed that this Seventh Session be held here in Kenya. Your presence here shows your concern and commitment to the development and management of Lake Victoria resources.

Ladies and Gentlemen, the African continent is indeed endowed with vast water resources; Lake Victoria, which is a freshwater lake, is the second largest lake in the world. There are major rivers like the Nile, Zambezi, Niger, Congo, Kagera and others whose potential has not been fully exploited. The continent still lacks adequate food to feed its population and adequate clean and safe water for household use. It is therefore clear that the Committee for Inland Fisheries of Africa has the formidable task of ensuring full and sustainable utilization of inland and coastal water resources.

Regarding resources of Lake Victoria, the total surface area of which is 68,800 km², I am happy to note that the fisheries potential is quite high. Statistical figures for 1991 indicate that Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya had fish catch amounting to 120,000 metric tons, 205,000 metric tons and 155,945 metric tons respectively. The total catch for the entire lake is estimated at 500,000 metric tons annually. The major fish species available in the Lake are Nile Perch, Nile Tilapia, Haplochromis and Clarias. The economic returns derived from the fisheries in the region is quite promising. The export of Nile perch fillets, which is currently over 100,000 metric tons from the Lake, yields US$60 million to the three states. It is also worth noting that the lake provides over 90% of Kenya's 163,000 metric tons of national fish landings; it creates employment for our 20,000 fishermen and economically supports nearly 250,000 individuals who are engaged in the fishery industry.

Ladies and Gentlemen, there is no doubt that to continue harvesting fisheries resources sustainably, there should be concern for the environment and conservation. In this regard, Kenya, under the wise leadership of H.E. Daniel T. Arap Moi, C.G.H., President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kenya, has tirelessly demonstrated both nationally and internationally the importance of conservation of aquatic and other resources. This is demonstrated by signing various International Conventions such as the Convention on the Conservation of Biological Diversity in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992, the Convention on Regional Seas Programme under the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), and starting programmes aimed at reducing effects on degradation on aquatic resources. I have no doubt that the governments of the sister states have taken a similar course.

Regionally, conservation of inland water resources is threatened by some environmental factors. There is increased nutrient input into Lake Victoria originating from agricultural, urban and industrial discharges. There are changes in the climate which have affected thermal stability of the lake. The introduction of the Nile Perch, overfishing, and the invasion by water hyacinth have had their contribution in this regard. To counteract the effects of these factors requires a regional approach through collaboration.

I note with appreciation that Uganda and Kenya are members of the Intergovernmental Authority on Drought and Development (IGADD) while Tanzania is a member o the Southern African Development Community. It is my hope that a collaboration mechanism exists through which programmes relevant to the development and management of Lake Victoria's resources are coordinated by the two authorities.

Ladies and Gentlemen, sustainable development and management of the fisheries of Lake Victoria must be based on scientific data gathered through research. The results obtained should be disseminated in as clear a manner as possible to the users of the resources. This will enable the users, who include fishermen, fish processors and developers, to appreciate the importance of conservation for their benefit and that of future generations.

The prerequisite to meaningful development is political stability which creates peace. In the region, I am happy to say that our three Heads of State have demonstrated their commitment to peace by holding meetings in Arusha (Tanzania), Kampala (Uganda) and Nairobi (Kenya).

It is known that the water hyacinth affecting the lake reached it through the River Kagera. It has caused a lot of concern to the lake. In this regard, I wish to thank the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for facilitating the Regional Meeting, held in Entebbe, Uganda, in November 1993, where my Ministry was represented. I am happy to learn that the Ugandan Government is now managing the water hyacinth. The Government of Kenya is also in the process of establishing a mechanism to control the spread of the weed. However, national capacities cannot successfully handle the problem without a regional approach. We, therefore, need to work together if we have to succeed.

Ladies and Gentlemen, turning to the Agenda of the meeting, I note that you will have a Session on Recommendations of the Sixth Session of the Sub-Committee which includes research programmes in areas of stock assessment: Biology, Ecology and Population Dynamics, Limnology and Water Quality, Invertebrate Investigations, Wetland Ecotone Interactions and Coordination of Management Measures.

You will also deliberate on the preparation of the Conference of Plenipotentiaries. Indeed, the Agenda is demanding. You will approach them with the spirit of commitment and dedication and that is why you are here - to ensure the strengthening of efforts in conservation of inland fisheries for the benefit of our people. The area which requires serious attention is capture fishery. It is my wish that aquaculture is given more attention as it is one of the ways of increasing food availability, especially protein, for the ever-increasing population.

I have no doubt that your discussions will result in recommendations for effective management of Lake Victoria resources.

Before I conclude, I wish to request all of you to spare some time after the end of your very busy Session to visit our national parks and reserves.

Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, it is now my pleasure and honour to declare the Seventh Session of the Committee for Inland Fisheries of Africa - Sub-Committee for the Development and Management of the Fisheries of Lake Victoria officially open.

Thank you.

APPENDIX E

Summary of Major Decisions and Recommendations

ITEM 4: Follow-up Action on Recommendations of the Sixth Session of the Sub-Committee

For the attention of Governments

1. Urge for close collaboration to ensure the rational utilization of fishery resources through mechanisms of the LVFO (paragraphs 11 and 34 of the report).

ITEM 5: Proposed Guidelines for Management Strategies and Actions for the Riparian Countries and the LVFO

For the attention of Governments

1. Member Countries and the LVFO to implement the proposed guidelines for management strategies and actions (paragraph 37 of the report).

2. To ensure that the existing fishery regulations are adhered to by the fishermen of the Lake by strengthening the monitoring, control and surveillance system (MCS) (paragraphs 40 and 45 of the report).

3. ensure that research programmes take into account the financial restrictions or constraints and also look for means of alleviating them (paragraphs 52 and 53 of the report).

ITEM 6: Projects in Support of the Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization (LVFO)

For the attention of Governments

1. When established, the LVFO will act as Regional Task Force 1 on fisheries management and the control of water hyacinth and other aquatic weeds. In the meantime, the Sub-Committee will assume the functions of Task Force 1 (paragraph 57 of the report).

2. Seek funds immediately for mechanical control of the water hyacinth when still experimenting on host-specificity of biological control (paragraph 60 of the report).

3. The EEC Lake Victoria Regional Fisheries Research Project to implement its activities under the framework of the LVFO. The Regional Project to facilitate the work of the LVFO by funding certain of its activities (paragraph 63 of the report).

ITEM 7: International Code of Conduct on Responsible Fishing

For the attention of Governments and FAO

1. Extend the concept of responsible fishing to Lake Victoria with a view to controlling prohibited fishing methods and practices, preserve the ecosystem and abate environmental degradation (paragraph 78 of the report).

2. After the adoption of the main Code, FAO should prepare a supplement specific to Lake Victoria for application by Member Countries and the LVFO (paragraph 80 of the report).

ITEM 8: Report on the Preparation of the Conference of Plenipotentiaries

For the attention of Governments

1. The Conference of Plenipotentiaries to sign the prepared Final Act on 30 June 1994 (paragraphs 82 and 83 of the report).

ITEM 9: Future of the Sub-Committee

For the attention of Governments and FAO

1. Inform the Committee for Inland Fisheries of Africa (CIFA) at its Ninth Session of the intention of the three members of the Sub-Committee to discontinue the Sub-Committee's activities when the LVFO becomes operational.

2. The Sub-Committee continues to fulfil its objectives and functions together with its role, as Task Force 1 of the Lake Victoria Environmental Management Programme (LVEMP) of GEF, in preparing essential research and management programmes for consideration and implementation by the LVFO.

ITEM 10: Any Other Matters

For the attention of Governments and FAO

No other issues were raised.

ITEM 11: Adoption of the Report

For the attention of Governments and FAO

Implement the decisions and recommendations of the Report of the Seventh Session adopted on 29 June in Kisumu, Kenya.