Kumusi River

Known for its width and its strength, the Kumusi has had a significant impact on the history of the Oro Province.

The fast flowing and wide river provided natural barrier from enemy, and gave the soldiers a distinct advantage.

The Cyclone brought five days of solid rain, causing widespread flooding; the Kumusi swelled to ten times its original width.

[7] The flooding completely destroyed the provinces vital infrastructure, over twenty-two bridges were washed away, cutting the link to Popondetta.

[8] Of the twenty-two, the Kumusi Bridge,[9] a large steel structure was destroyed, with estimated rebuilding costs at K70 million.