Ohala Kenya Foundation is a mission-driven nonprofit organization based in Kenya’s Lake Region, working to unlock the economic, social, and environmental potential of the region’s most strategic value chains—starting with aquaculture and the blue economy. Founded on the belief that collaboration is fundamental to sustainable development, the Foundation brings together policy advocacy, business development, and catalytic investment to empower communities and drive long-term transformation.

Since its establishment, Ohala Kenya has played a pivotal role in organizing stakeholders in the aquaculture sector. In 2023, the Foundation spearheaded the creation of the Lake Victoria Aquaculture (LVA) Association—now the leading industry platform for private sector engagement, policy dialogue, and collective action in Kenya’s aquaculture ecosystem. Through the LVA Association, Ohala Kenya has led efforts to challenge regressive regulations, convene national stakeholder forums, and influence legislation to better reflect the needs and aspirations of fish farmers, processors, and input providers.
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Building on this momentum, Ohala is now developing two ambitious, high-impact initiatives:

• LVA SACCO– a cooperative financial platform empowering aquaculture enterprises in the Lake Region with access to affordable, tailored financing.

• The LIFT Project– a multifaceted public-private-partnership (PPP) initiative that will redefine the economic future of the Lake Victoria region.