River Rwizi

River Rwizi is a river located in South Western Uganda.

Overview

It originates from Buhweju hills with various tributaries from various Nkore hills including Ntungamo and Sheema hills which join it. It pours its water in Lake Victoria via the drainage systems of Lake Mburo, Lake Kachera and Kijanebalola.[1]

River Rwizi supplies water for both domestic and industrial use to the whole Mbarara town and the neighbouring towns of Bwizibwera, Sanga and Biharwe.

The river is drying out due to climate changes affecting the region.[2]

Points of interest
  • Rwizi Water falls in Katete, Mbarara.
  • Katete Beach.
  • Ngaro Mwenda Bridge in Mbarara 3 km off Kabale Road.
  • Rwizi Meanders near Mbarara University.

References
  1. Mbarara District rivers, . "Overview of River Rwizi". Archived from the original on 3 August 2014. Retrieved 19 January 2015.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. Vision Group, . "River Rwizi Drying up". New Vision. Retrieved 19 January 2015.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)


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