Climate change will not spare our water bodies.
A sustainable environment leads to healthy, prosperous communities.
Who we are
About us
We have consistently remained an impact-driven organization working with vulnerable groups to build healthy and prosperous communities.
Lake Victoria Center for Research and Development
OSIENALA was established in 1992 as a national NGO with its head office in Kisumu City in Kisumu County. It started as a membership organization by local communities who live and drive their livelihoods from the resources of Lake Victoria and its environs. It was also to provide a forum for addressing various environmental problems facing Lake Victoria.
OSIENALA has created awareness locally and internationally about the problems facing Lake Victoria while at the same time creating structures that would support local communities to become the responsible custodian of their environment and the lake. OSIENALA endeavours to strengthen capacities within the communities for sound management, optimization of resource utilization and improvement of the social and economic status in the region.
Our Mission
To empower Lake Victoria communities to become key participants in the management and equitable utilization of resources for sustainable livelihoods through capacity building, research, policy advocacy, education, information dissemination and networking.
Our Vision
A sound Lake Victoria’s environment that sustains equitable livelihood of
communities.
Collaborating to build a sustainable environment for future generations.
causes & programs
Latest Projects
Our projects are focused on empowering vulnerable communities.
Since 2005
radio lake victoria 92.1 Fm
RLV-92.1 fm has served its listeners since its inception in 2005.We broadcast in parts of Western Kenya including the Rift Valley, parts of Uganda and Tanzania. We also stream live over the internet. The income from the department has steadily improved our revenue base to approximately 1.7m per month.
Since 1992
environmental education
The environmental education department creates environmental awareness to members of the general public and academic institutions.We host students regularly from nursery to tertiary level.Some come to learn and others come for recreational tours.Boat rides are highly valued by non-locals .
Since 2015
dacca programme
The environmental education department creates environmental awareness to members of the general public and academic institutions.We host students regularly from nursery to tertiary level.Some come to learn and others come for recreational tours.Boat rides are highly valued by non-locals .
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Incredible results
Our Impact
Over the last twenty eight years, OSIENALA has grown in leaps and bounds and recorded some impressive results!
more impact
Projects Completed
wider network
Global Partnerships
prosperous communities
People we haved served
sustainable solutions
Invested into communities
How to Get Involved
We are always looking for different ways to engage the community and partners. You can now get involved in whichever way that appeals to you.
Careers
We are always looking for talented individuals to join our team. Click the apply button and see if you can find a suitable opening.
Volunteer
Our volunteer program allows you to build a career while pursuing your passion. Our volunteers have left long-lasting positive impact.
Donate
You can support our causes through donations of cash or kind. Look out for our projects pages to see how you can participate.
supported by incredible partners
Our Partners
Our impact and work would have no meaning if it wasn’t for the consistent support from local and international partners.
Contact us
We provide a number of options to reach us if you wish to engage. We are located in Kisumu County at Dunga Beach on Harambee Road.