[6] The Mukazye flows through three marshes in the Commune of Kinyinya, Ruyigi Province, none of which are managed.

[7] In 2015 work was underway to develop the Mukazye marsh in the Commune of Giharo, Rutana Province.

[8] In March 2023 it was decided to expropriate rice farmers in the Mukazye, Mazimero, Gatonga, Kinwa and Nyamikungu marshes of the Commune of Giharo, and transfer the fields to SOSUMO to grow sugar cane.

However, as of October 2023, 800 rice farmers in the Mukazye marsh had lacked irrigation water for three months.

[10] The management plan aims to preserve undisturbed habitats for biodiversoty, maintain favorable conditions for resident and migratory birds, support tourism and educational visits, while allowing sustainable fishing and harvesting of papyrus and other marsh grasses by the local people where compatible with the other objectives.