River Manafwa
| River Manafwa | |
|---|---|
 River Manafwa in Bududa District | |
  Mouth of River Manafwa | |
| Location | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Region | Eastern Uganda |
| Districts | Bududa, Manafwa, Mbale, Butaleja |
| Cities | Mbale |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Mount Elgon |
| • location | Eastern Uganda |
| Mouth | Mpologoma River |
• location | Butaleja District |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Mpologoma River → Lake Kyoga |
| River system | Mpologoma River system |
0°56′31″N 33°55′12″E / 0.9420°N 33.920°E River Manafwa is a natural river found in Eastern Uganda. The river originates from Mount Elgon in eastern Uganda,[1][2][3] and traverses the districts of Bududa, Manafwa, Mbale and Butaleja. It joins the Mpologoma river, which empties into Lake Kyoga.[1][4] The river basin is prone to flooding, which disrupts transportation between the Bududa and Manafwa districts, and has resulted in damage to buildings and deaths.[5][3][6][7][8][9][10]
The River Manafwa basins have for long been of great socialeconomic importance to the population in the region.[3][11] The river area possess phosphate and iron deposits with quarry sites around the river.[12] These quarries are a source of income for indigenous people who produce aggregate stones, hardcore and sand mining along the river beds for the construction industry.[2][12] The river is also a source of water to surrounding areas.[2]
Geographical location
[edit]River Manafwa lies along coordinates of (1.089092, 34.46106) and coordinates of (0.943084, 33.98428).[citation needed] And it flows along the Uganda - Kenya border in Manafwa district mainly.
Hydrology
[edit]Manafwa river falls under the Kyoga Water Management Zone and its characterized by bimodal rainfall (April-June, August-November), extreme flooding leading to high Surface runoff.[13] The river is also highly sedimented since the surrounding areas have high level vegetation loss resulting into soil erosion.[14][15]
Importance
[edit]River Manafwa has both economic and social importance to the community. It provides water for domestic use, irrigation, brick making, sand mining, scenic beauty for tourism.[16][17]
Challenges
[edit]The river is facing numerous issues related to environmental degradation such as pollution, silting, sedimentation. These problems are due to human activities such as deforestation, and climate change.[15][18]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 "River Manafwa in Eastern Uganda-Love Uganda Safaris". Uganda Safaris & Tours - Uganda Holiday Tours - Uganda safari Tour. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
- 1 2 3 "Why Elgon's lost rivers need saving". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
- 1 2 3 Richard Schuhmann. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Bingwa, Fidele (2013-11-18). A quantitative analysis of the impact of land use changes on floods in the Manafwa River Basin. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. OCLC 867482572.
- ↑ "River Manafwa, Uganda". ug.geoview.info. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
- ↑ "River Manafwa disrupts traffic flow as it bursts banks". Eagle Online. 2019-12-03. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
- ↑ Atuyambe, Lynn M; Ediau, Michael; Orach, Christopher G; Musenero, Monica; Bazeyo, William (December 2011). "Land slide disaster in eastern Uganda: rapid assessment of water, sanitation and hygiene situation in Bulucheke camp, Bududa district". Environmental Health. 10 (1): 38. doi:10.1186/1476-069X-10-38. ISSN 1476-069X. PMC 3118126. PMID 21569594.
- ↑ admin. "River Manafwa bursts its banks sweeping away homes and gardens – NECJOGHA". Retrieved 2020-05-29.
- ↑ "Hundreds displaced as floods ravage Butaleja - Uganda". ReliefWeb. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
- ↑ "4 Dead as River Manafwa Bursts Banks". ChimpReports. 2019-12-03. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
- ↑ "Death toll in Uganda's landslide rises as more bodies recovered". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
- ↑ Osuret, Jimmy; Atuyambe, Lynn M; Mayega, Roy William; Ssentongo, Julius; Tumuhamye, Nathan; Mongo Bua, Grace; Tuhebwe, Doreen; Bazeyo, William (2016). "Coping Strategies for Landslide and Flood Disasters: A Qualitative Study of Mt. Elgon Region, Uganda". PLOS Currents. 8. doi:10.1371/currents.dis.4250a225860babf3601a18e33e172d8b. ISSN 2157-3999. PMC 4956487. PMID 27500012.
- 1 2 "NECOC - Home". necoc-opm.go.ug. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
- ↑ "Natural Resources | Manafwa District". manafwa.go.ug. Retrieved 2025-12-16.
- ↑ Erima, Godwin; Gidudu, Anthony; Bamutaze, Yazidhi; Egeru, Anthony; Kabenge, Isa (2024-05-03). "Spatiotemporal Analysis of the Hydrological Responses to Land-Use Land-Cover Changes in the Manafwa Catchment, Eastern Uganda". The Professional Geographer.
- 1 2 Matembu, Gerald. "Govt Launches 'Save River Manafwa' Drive". Nilepost News. Retrieved 2025-12-16.
- ↑ "Govt organises marathon to save River Manafwa in Bugisu". Monitor. 2025-03-11. Retrieved 2025-12-16.
- ↑ Reporter, Vision. "Butaleja devastated by River Manafwa flooding". New Vision. Retrieved 2025-12-16.
- ↑ Ladu, Novie Allens. "Manafwa River: A Lifeline for Manafwa District Residents - Explorer Uganda". explorer.co.ug. Retrieved 2025-12-16.
External links
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- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q96402072
- https://manafwa.go.ug/sites/default/files/MANAFWA%20DSA%20FY%202024_25.pdf
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