The reservoir allows regulation of the Kitenge with a view to the establishment of other power plants downstream.

[2] In 2011 the KItenge River above the Rwegura Dam Lake had dried up completely.

Some said Eucalyptus trees planted around the lake were said to be consuming large amounts of water.

[3] Another explanation was that deforestation and tea plantations had reduced the ability of the land to absorb water in the rainy season and release through seepage it in the dry season.

[4] Regideso Burundi was employing at least 400 workers to dig a 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) canal so the Inamunyiriri River would flow into the lake.