Conserving Lake Victoria’s endangered cichlids for future generations
Protecting biodiversity through scientific breeding, sustainable aquaculture, and community empowerment.
Who we are
Lake Victoria Cichlid Conservation & Blue Gold RAS Aquaculture is a conservation initiative committed to protecting endangered Lake Victoria cichlids through scientific breeding and sustainable aquaculture. Our work combines biodiversity conservation, innovation, and community development to create lasting environmental and economic impact.
Meet our managing directors
CEO -FOUNDER
DR.DAVID MANGUYA LUSEGA
As the CEO and Founder of Blue gold, our vision is to transform fish farming through sustainable technology, efficient water management, and renewable energy.
CO -FOUNDER
LADY B
As the CEO and Founder of Blue gold, our vision is to transform fish farming through sustainable technology, efficient water management, and renewable energy.
A future where Lake Victoria’s unique fish biodiversity is conserved, scientifically understood, sustainably utilized, and transformed into opportunities for resilient communities.
To conserve aquatic biodiversity through science-driven aquaculture, renewable-energy technologies, research, community participation, and responsible trade while creating sustainable livelihoods around Lake Victoria.
Musanyi Foundation believes that conservation and economic development should work together.
Our approach is therefore built around a simple principle:
Protect biodiversity. Advance science. Create opportunity.
By combining conservation with modern aquaculture technologies, we aim to demonstrate that protecting endangered aquatic species can go hand in hand with innovation, entrepreneurship, education, and community development.
The proposed solar-powered RAS facility in Busia will serve as a platform for scientific breeding, research, training, conservation, and the development of sustainable
The success of the Blue Gold Lake Victoria Cichlids Project depends on collaboration.
Musanyi Foundation seeks to work with research institutions, government agencies, aquaculture organizations, conservation partners, academic institutions, private-sector actors, and local communities.
Among the organizations identified as potential strategic partners are:
- World Aquaculture Society
- Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)
- County Government of Busia
- ORNEX
- Universities, research institutions, conservation organizations, and community stakeholders
Through these partnerships, we aim to combine scientific expertise, policy support, technical capacity, infrastructure, market access, and community participation.
Why Busia?
Located within the Lake Victoria basin, Busia County provides an important setting for a project focused on freshwater biodiversity, aquaculture development, and community livelihoods.
Establishing the project in Busia creates an opportunity to connect conservation science with local economic development while positioning the region as a potential center for freshwater fish research, breeding, training, and sustainable aquaculture innovation.
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