Effective leadership shapes the future and sustainability of organizations. The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA)—tasked with driving significant socio-economic improvements across the Lake Victoria Basin—depends heavily on visionary leadership, strategic insight, and impactful execution. This article introduces you to the people who define LBDA’s impressive growth: the Chairman and Board of Directors, the Managing Director, and the CEO, highlighting their key roles, backgrounds, and contributions.
1. Who Runs LBDA?
The governance and daily management of the Lake Basin Development Authority rest with a diversified leadership team consisting of:
- The LBDA Board of Directors
- Managing Director
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Together, this dynamic group effectively collaborates to realize strategic goals, transforming the Lake Basin region through sustainable and empowering initiatives.
Meet the Lake Basin Development Authority Board of Directors
The LBDA Board provides critical leadership, governance oversight, and strategic direction to ensure alignment with the Authority’s mission, regional objectives, and public interests.
Key Members & Profiles
📸 Hon. Odoyo Owidi (Chairman)
- Years of Experience: Over 20 years in public service and organizational governance.
- Key Areas: Policy formulation, rural development, and inclusive growth initiatives.
- Contribution: Oversaw critical policy reforms to modernize LBDA’s governance framework, which facilitated transparent decision-making and improved community engagement.
📸 Tabitha Auma (Board Member)
- Experience: Community relations expert focusing on agricultural efficiency.
- Highlight: Created partnerships benefiting nearly 2,500 rural women through agriculture training, seed capital, and entrepreneurship mentoring.
📸 Eng. James Omollo (Board Member)
- Expertise: Infrastructure development, project management, and implementation.
- Contribution: Pioneered various infrastructure upgrades, notably improved irrigation schemes and rural road networks.
Leading LBDA’s Daily Operations: The Managing Director
📸 Dr. Raymond Omollo – LBDA Managing Director
- Tenure: Managing Director since 2019.
- Educational Background: PhD in Development Economics, MSc. in Sustainable Agriculture.
- Professional Journey: Over 15 years of experience in strategic development and public administration within governmental bodies and international NGOs.
- Achievements:
- Successfully coordinated the revival and completion of the LBDA Mall Complex, significantly boosting local employment and economic activity.
- Initiated data-driven agriculture programs across several communities, increasing overall yield by up to 40% for smallholder farms.
- Led environmental conservation programs, reducing carbon footprints and protecting Lake Victoria ecosystems.
📌 Learn more about LBDA’s leadership vision
Strategic Visionary Leadership: LBDA’s CEO in Action
📸 Mr. Evans Atera – LBDA CEO
Profile at a Glance:
- Tenure: Appointed CEO in 2020.
- Past Experience: Senior management roles in regional development initiatives, community empowerment, and project governance.
- Expertise: Strategic planning, resource mobilization, and effective stakeholder engagement.
Notable Achievements under CEO Evans Atera:
- Introduced the LBDA Strategic Plan (2021–2026) which clarified long-term goals for climate resilience, innovation-driven agricultural transformation, and sustainable economic growth.
- Successfully launched the Youth Empowerment through Agribusiness initiative, directly creating over 4,500 employment opportunities.
- Enhanced institutional transparency by conducting quarterly stakeholder forums and publishing comprehensive annual performance reports.
📌 Read about LBDA’s strategic plan
Leadership Team Infographic Summary 🎯
| Name | Position | Key Strengths | Years at LBDA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Odoyo Owidi | Board Chairman | Governance, Rural policy reform | 4 Years |
| Tabitha Auma | Board Member | Community advocacy, agricultural innovation | 5 Years |
| Eng. James Omollo | Board Member | Infrastructure development, Project Management | 3 Years |
| Dr. Raymond Omollo | Managing Director | Data analytics, Project completion | 5 Years |
| Evans Atera | CEO | Strategic planning, Youth Economic Empowerment | 3 Years |
Stakeholder Testimonials 🗣️
“Thanks to LBDA, rural agriculture has transitioned into a lucrative, efficient, and sustainable business model. Leadership transparency makes us feel like partners in the process.”
— Jane Akoth, Farmer, Siaya County.
“LBDA empowered me with rainfall harvesting projects. Today, my yields and income have quadrupled.”
— John Otieno, Young Entrepreneur, Kisumu County.
Visual Insight: LBDA Project Highlights 📸
📌 Explore ongoing LBDA projects
Conclusion & Next Steps: A Sustainable Future with You 🌱
LBDA thrives thanks to dedicated governance by the Board of Directors, impactful execution led by Managing Director Dr. Raymond Omollo, and visionary leadership from CEO Evans Atera. With proven accountability, transparency, and tangible community empowerment, LBDA continues to actualize sustainable socio-economic growth.
Take Action Today!
📌 Contact LBDA to explore collaboration opportunities, download detailed project & leadership reports, or learn how LBDA initiatives transform your community.
📌 Visit the LBDA Official Website