The northern shore of the lake forms part of Burundi's border with Rwanda.

The Kagera River, considered by many as the start point of the Nile, rises at the northern part of the lake, located in Rwanda.

The Kagera River flows out of the lake in Burundi and flows east along Rwanda's border until it joins the Ruvubu River.

The bodies recovered were in the advance stages of decomposition, alarming the local villagers due to health concerns.

[3] The Federal Bureau of Investigation from the United States agreed to take the case after both countries showed lack of interest to look into the matter.