WORLD FISHERIES DAY 2026
Saturday, 21 November 2026 · at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Sports Grounds, Kisumu, Kenya
Part of Lake Victoria Conservation Run 2026 · 20–21 November
This World Fisheries Day, join the Lake Victoria Conservation Run (LVCR) to celebrate fishing communities, champion responsible fisheries and take practical action for the future of Lake Victoria.
Behind Every Catch Is a Livelihood. Behind Every Livelihood Is a Lake Worth Protecting.
From the shoreline to the marketplace, everyone has a part to play.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Kenya Fisheries Service (KeFS)
Championing responsible fisheries, healthy waters and dignified livelihoods on Lake Victoria.
ABOUT THE DAY
Observed globally on 21 November each year, World Fisheries Day recognises the contribution of fishers and fish workers to food security, livelihoods and economic development.
It also draws attention to sustainable fisheries, responsible management of aquatic resources and fair working conditions across the sector. Learn more from FAO.
For LVCR, it is an opportunity to bring this global conversation to the shores of Lake Victoria — and connect it with local voices, practical solutions and lasting responsibility.
WHY LAKE VICTORIA MATTERS
Lake Victoria connects food, livelihoods, enterprise and community life. Its future matters to the fisher returning to shore, the trader preparing fish for market, the young entrepreneur building a business and the family relying on an affordable, nutritious meal.
Regional fisheries priorities recognise this connection: sustainable fisheries and aquaculture support food security and livelihoods while protecting aquatic resources for the future. Read more from the Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization.
LVCR brings these priorities into public participation through four areas of focus:
Encourage cleaner shorelines, pollution prevention and protection of the environments that sustain fish.
Promote awareness of sustainable fishing practices and the role of communities in managing shared resources.
Recognise fishers, women traders, processors and other fish workers, and create space for their priorities.
Connect conservation with responsible aquaculture, better fish handling, reduced waste and opportunities for young people.
THE PROGRAMME
THURSDAY, 19 NOVEMBER
Time: 6–8 p.m. EAT. Fisherfolk, Beach Management Units (BMUs), Women Traders, Youth, Researchers and Business Leaders discuss healthy fisheries, safer livelihoods and a stronger regional economy — with practical actions and follow-up commitments.
Live broadcast and streaming are planned through Cape Media’s TV 47, Radio 47 and Digital 47, subject to confirmation.
FRIDAY, 20 NOVEMBER
At a selected local BMU beach, join Restore the Shore and Plastic Out. Value In., fisheries demonstrations, responsible-gear learning and a safety workshop. Planned highlights include boat racing, beach volleyball, fish-cooking heats, storytelling and music.
SATURDAY, 21 NOVEMBER
Take on the 21KM Half Marathon, 10KM Sustainability Run or 5KM Community Run/Walk, then join LVCR’s World Fisheries Day celebration and fisherfolk recognition. Explore the Blue Economy Pavilion, exhibitions and marketplaces. Enjoy the Fish Festival, cooking final, cultural performances, music and supervised family fun.
Committed custodianship means acting — and following through. The Living Dashboard / Impact Engine is designed to track participation, restoration, waste recovery and fisheries commitments, separating targets and pledges from verified results.
Guardians of the Lake, Lake Corps and 1 Runner = 1 Tree connect participation to continuing stewardship.
EXPLORE THE IMPACT ENGINEPARTNER FOR A LIVING LAKE
Support community participation, fisheries education, shoreline action, youth programmes or enterprise showcases through funding, expertise or in-kind contributions. Showcase solutions, build connections and help turn shared priorities into measurable action.
Our Lake. Our Responsibility.
Enquiries: partnership@lakevictoriarun.co.ke
