The Kagitumba is a

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on the border of Rwanda and

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part of the upper headwaters of the

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. Kagitumba is the name taken by the Muvumba river for its last stretch before it empties in the

Akagera River The Kagera River, also known as Akagera River, or Alexandra Nile, is an East African river, forming part of the upper headwaters of the Nile and carrying water from its most distant source.Stanley, H.M., 1899, Through the Dark Continent, London: ...

. The river is only 39 km (24 miles) and is located on the North Eastern extremity of Rwanda. For its entire length, it forms the border of Rwanda and Uganda. Despite its short length, this is one of the major rivers of Rwanda. Its drainage basin covers 3500 km² and spans parts of Gicumbi, Gatsibo and Nyagatare District Districts in Rwanda, and

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and

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Districts in Uganda.

Course

Kagitumba is the name taken by the Muvumba River at is confluence with Cyinzinga. Some sources as well as locals still consider this river to still be the Muvumba. The Kagitumba initially flows northward for 14 km before making 90 degrees turn east for the remaining 25 km. Kagitumba river form the last stretch of the border between Rwanda and Uganda. The river empties in the Akagera River forming a tri-point border between Rwanda, Uganda and

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close to the towns of Kagitumba in Rwanda and

Mirama Hills Mirama Hills is a town in the Western Region of Uganda. Location Mirama Hills is located in Ntungamo District, Ankole sub-region. The town is at Uganda's border with Rwanda and lies very close to where the borders of Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzani ...

in Uganda.

References

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