To be a leader in sustainable integrated socio-economic development in Kenya.

“To catalyze, promote and implement resource-based projects and programmes for sustainable basin-based integrated socio-economic development for improved livelihoods of the communities in the Lake Victoria Basin”

Carry out integrated sustainable development planning.
Implement development programmes and projects.
Coordinate development programmes and activities.
Promote management and conservation of natural resources.
Monitor and evaluate development programmes and projects.

The Lake Basin Development Authority Commitment to National Values and Principles of Governance and Values and Principles for Public Service

 The Authority Management affirms its commitment upholding the Kenyan Constitution, 2010 in provision of services

 Article 10.

 National Values and Principles of Governance

The national values and principles of governance in this Article bind all State organs, State officers, public officers and all persons whenever any of them:-

• Applies or interprets this Constitution;
• Enacts, applies or interprets any law; or
• Makes or implements public policy decisions.

The national values and principles of governance include:-

• Patriotism, national unity, sharing and devolution of power, the rule of law, democracy and participation of the people;
• Human dignity, equity, social justice, inclusiveness, equality,
• Human rights,          non-discrimination and    protection     of       the   marginalized;
• Good governance, integrity, transparency and accountability; and

Article 232. Values and Principles of Public Service

 The values and principles of public service include:-

• 1. High standards of professional ethics;
  2. Efficient, effective and economic use of resources;
  3. Responsive, prompt, effective, impartial and equitable provision of services;
  4. Involvement of the people in the process of policy making;
  5. Accountability for administrative acts;
  6. Transparency and provision to the public of timely, accurate information;
  7. Subject to paragraphs (h) and (i), fair competition and merit as the basis of appointments and promotions;
  8. Representation of Kenya’s diverse communities; and
  9. Affording adequate and equal opportunities for appointment, training and advancement, at all levels of the public service, of—
     • Men and women;
     • The members of all ethnic groups; and
     • Persons with disabilities.