LAKE REGION ECONOMIC BLOC | 12th Summit 2024

Summit Location:

When :

November 27th to 29th, 2024

Where :

ALUPE UNIVERSITY, BUSIA COUNTY, KENYA.

JUSTIFICATION OF THE SUMMIT

Why Climate Change and Food Security?

Severe weather due to climate change is damaging crops, disrupting market access, and causing price fluctuations and infrastructure damage, worsening food insecurity for low-income individuals.

Who are the Actual Victims of Climate Change Impacts on Food Security?

Around 80% of the global population faces hunger risks due to climate change, especially in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. Cultural beliefs and low education levels hinder the use of traditional soil enhancers in farming. By 2050,

Kenya’s Response to Climate Change and Food Insecurity

Kenya is pursuing the UN Sustainable Development Goals via Vision 2030, focusing on hunger reduction and nutrition. In response to climate change's threat to food security,

The Situation in the Lake Region

The agriculture and food security sector in the Lake Region Economic Block (LREB) is crucial for sustainable development, contributing 29% to Kenya's GDP and employing 80% of rural workers.

# About The Summit

INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND

Kenya established the Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) in 2018 as its first regional economic bloc following the 2013 adoption of a devolved governance system.

Event Program

Main stage: From Dusk Till Dawn

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Amazing Line-Up 12th Summit
2024

# Summit Speakers

Meet Governors

H.E.GOV.DR.PAUL OTUOMA

Host Governor, Busia County

H.E.PROF.ANYANG NYONGO

Chair-Lake Region Economic Bloc
Governor, Kisumu County

H.E.KENNETH LUSAKA

Deputy Chair-Lake Region Economic Bloc
Governor Bungoma County

H.E.PROF HILLARY BARCHOK

Governor, Bomet County

H.E.GOV.GLADYS WANGA

Governor, Homabay County

H.E.GOV.FERNANDES BARASA

Governor, Kakamega County

H.E.GOV.PROF.ERICK MUTAI

Governor, Kericho County

H.E.GOV.SIMBA ARATI

Governor, Kisii County

H.E.GOV.DR.OCHILO MBOGO AYACKO

Governor, Migori County

H.E.GOV.PAUL SANG

Governor, Nandi County

H.E.GOV.AMOS NYARIBO

Governor, Nyamira County

H.E.GOV.JAMES ORENGO

Governor, Siaya County

H.E.GOV.GEORGE NATEMBEYA EBS

GGovernor, Trans Nzoia County

H.E.GOV.DR.WILBER OTTICHILO

Governor, Vihiga County

# About The Summit

Food security in the face
of climate change

Food security is increasingly threatened by climate change, which disrupts agricultural
production and affects food availability, access, utilization, and stability.

Tomato Farming

Maize Farming

Cash Crops

# Summit Target

Our Mission

Our vision in partnering with you is not going to end with
the end of the 12 th Summit. Beyond the Summit.

Day Long Meetup

Food security is increasingly threatened by climate change, which disrupts agricultural production and affects food availability, access, utilization, and stability.

Meet The Leaders

Food security is increasingly threatened by climate change, which disrupts agricultural production and affects food availability, access, utilization, and stability.

Ask Questions

Food security is increasingly threatened by climate change, which disrupts agricultural production and affects food availability, access, utilization, and stability.

# Photo Gallery

Memories of Events

With our passion, knowledge, creative flair and inspiration, we are dedicated in helping.

# Our Agenda

Summit Agenda and Schedule

Kenya established the Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) in 2018 as its first regional economicbloc following the 2013 adoption of a devolved governance system. Initiated by local governorsin 2014, the LREB includes 14 counties around Lake Victoria. Its main goal is to enhance socio-economic transformation by optimizing shared resources and fostering collaboration amongmember counties.

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