Furiiru peopleThe Fuliiru people are a Bantu ethnic group predominantly inhabiting the east-central highlands of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). They reside in the South Kivu Province, situated south of Lake Kivu and to the north and northwest of Uvira Territory, along the Ruzizi Plain near the border with Rwanda and Burundi, where a contingent of Fuliiru also resides. According to the 2009 census, their population estimate exceeded 250,000, while a 1999 estimate of Kifuliiru-language speakers placed the number at 300,000.
KamanyolaKamanyola is one of the groupements (groupings) within the Ngweshe Chiefdom of the Walungu Territory. It is located in the Ruzizi Plain in the South Kivu Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), sharing a border with Rwanda and Burundi. Kamanyola sits at an elevation of 901 meters and is in close proximity to the suburb of Mwaro and the village of Mubombo.
KatogotaKatogota is a village located in the Luvungi grouping, which is part of the Bafuliiru Chiefdom in Uvira Territory, South Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Situated approximately 60 km south of Bukavu, Katogota is in close proximity to the Kamonyi and Rusagara villages, near the border shared with Rwanda and Burundi. Subsistence agriculture is the region's most significant economic activity and mainstay. The region has lateritic soils, and black soils, particularly those next to the Ruzizi River, which are virtuously clayey, making the village conducive to agriculture.
BwegeraBwegera is a village in the Bafuliiru Chiefdom in the Uvira Territory of South Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Bwegera has an elevation of 952 meters and is situated in the vicinity of the Kakamba and Nyaruhuhuma villages. The region It's crossed by Lake Tanganyika, providing a vital source of water and transportation for the local inhabitants. Bwegera is rich in building materials such as rubble, sand, and baked bricks, making it an ideal location for construction and development.
MulengeMulenge is a village encircled by hills in the Bafuliiru Chiefdom, located in the Uvira Territory of South Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is situated on the high plateaus of the Itombwe massif, overlooking the locality of Uvira. The area has conventionally been inhabited by various ethnic groups, including the remnants of the autochthonous population of African Pygmies, as well as Bantu ethnic groups such as the Mbuti, Fuliiru, and Nyindu.
UviraUvira is a city in the South Kivu Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It serves as the capital of the Uvira Territory and acts as an economic and transportation hub within the region. Uvira is home to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Uvira, a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Bukavu. The city boasts a diverse population and is well known for its vibrant trade, flourishing fishing industry, and cultural heritage. Uvira is located approximately at 29° 27' East longitude and 3° 24 South latitude.