River Muzizi is a

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, in

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. It separates the Two Banyakitara Kingdoms of (Amakama ga)

Bunyoro-Kitara Bunyoro or Bunyoro-Kitara is a Bantu kingdom in Western Uganda. It was one of the most powerful kingdoms in Central and East Africa from the 13th century to the 19th century. It is ruled by the King ('' Omukama'') of Bunyoro-Kitara. The cur ...

and Tooro

Location

The River Muzizi is located in the western part of

. It starts from the hills, northwest of the town of

Mubende Mubende is a town in the Central Region of Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative, and commercial center of Mubende District and is the location of the district headquarters. Location Mubende is approximately , by road, west of Kampal ...

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, Central Uganda. It flows in a northwestern direction to empty into the bay of Muziizi in Lake Albert locally known as Mwitanzige, near the border between

and the

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. The source of River Muzizi is located in Mubende, with coordinates: Latitude:0.5772; Longitude:31.1950. River Muzizi enters Lake Albert at Ndaiga, in

Kagadi District Kagadi District is a district in the Western Region of Uganda. Location The district is bordered by Ntoroko District to the west, Hoima District to the north, Kibaale District to the east, and Kyenjojo District to the south. The town of Kagadi, ...

, with coordinates: Latitude:1.0090; Longitude:30.5370. just few Kilometers east of

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town council in neighboring

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district. On its course northwestwards, the river traverses or forms the borders of the following districts :

Kyegegwa District Kyegegwa District is a district in Western Region of Uganda. The town of Kyegegwa hosts the district headquarters. Location Kyegegwa District is bordered by Kibaale District to the north, Mubende District to the east, Kiruhura District to the s ...

Kibaale District Kibaale District, is a district in the Western Region of Uganda. The district headquarters are in the town of Kibaale. Location Kibaale District is bordered by Hoima District to the north, Kyankwanzi District to the north-east, Mubende District ...

Kyenjojo District Kyenjojo District is a district in the Western Region of Uganda. Kyenjojo town is the site of the district headquarters. Location Kyenjojo District is bordered by Kibale District to the north, Kyegegwa District to the east, Kamwenge Distric ...

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and

Ntoroko District Ntoroko District is a district in the Western Region of Uganda. The district headquarters are in the Kibbuuku town council. It is the second least populated district in Uganda. Location Ntoroko District is one of the two Ugandan districts west ...

. At its source, the altitude is approximately . At its point of entry into Lake Albert, the altitude is approximately . The length of River Muzizi is approximately from source to mouth. Map Showing Mubende And Ndaiga With Distance Marker
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Muzizi Power Station

Approximately , before River Muzizi empties into Lake Albert, it cascades from an elevation of approximately , above sea level to an elevation of about above sea level over the Muziizi escarpment (Ekikonko kya Muziizi) a local name of the section of the Albertine Escarpment. At this site, the

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, plans to construct a 26 MW min-hydropower station, known as

Muzizi Power Station The Muzizi Power Station is a proposed hydroelectric power project in Uganda. The project, which has been planned for several years, has received a funding commitment from KfW and the French Development Agency. Location The power station is ...

. Construction is expected to begin in 2013, with commissioning expected in 2018.

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Rivers and Lakes of Uganda

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{{Rivers of Uganda Muzizi Mubende District Kyegegwa District Kibaale District Kyenjojo District Kabarole District Ntoroko District

Location

Muzizi Power Station

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