Kyungu Explained

Kyungu is a traditional authority in Karonga District in the Northern Region of Malawi. It is mainly inhabited by the Ngonde.[1]

Paramount Chief Kyungu

The current paramount Chief is Paramount Chief Kyungu Nsangalufu Clement Mwakabanga III that was elevated to this position by President Joyce Banda.[2] There has been some controversies surrounding him and paramount Chief Karonga in recent years as a result of changes in administration and politics. He was recognized as Chief by President Joyce Banda in 2012.[3] He is the most senior Chief in Karonga District and Chitipa District

Kyungu Dt

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Dynasty

1550 Kyungu Mwenenkhonde

1550 -1580 Kyungu Ngulube

1580 -1610 Kyungu Lyambilo

1610-1640 Kyungu Kameme Mwenembako

1640-1670 Kyungu Kyabala

1670-1700 Kyungu Shora Kiposa

1700-1730 Kyungu Mwakalosi Mwenitete

1730-1760 Kyungu Maghemo

1760-1790 Kyungu Kisyombe

1790-1820 Kyungu Mwenenguwe

1820-1850 Kyungu Mwafongo

1850-1868 Kyungu Gwazapasi Kalambo

1868-1870 Kyungu Mwabulambo

1870-1875 Kyungu Mwangonde

1875-1888 Kyungu Mpeta Mwakasungula

1888-1894 Kyungu Mwambelo

1894-1904 Kyungu Mwakabanga

1904-1932 Kyungu Fwangalubilo Mwangalaba

1932-1966 Kyungu Pitala Mwangalaba

1966-1967 Kyungu Stanford Mwanyongo

1967-1973 Kyungu Kapote Mwakasungula

1973-2006 Kyungu Gibson Mwangolera- *Kyabala 1*

2006-2011 Kyungu Lackson Mwanyongo- *Kyabala 2*

2011- current Kyungu Clement Mwakasungula- *Kyabala- 3*

Floods

Kyungu area is prone to floods. In March 2013, flood displaced people in the area.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Conservation and Management of Traditional Heritage: a key to sustainable Development . Palaeo.net . The Uraha Foundation Malawi . 2013-04-17.
  2. Web site: Senior Chief Karonga sidelined at Kyungu installation . Nation Online . mwnation.com . 2013-04-17 .
  3. News: I am not a political chief – Paramount Chief Kyungu Mwakabanga III . bnltimes.com . 2012-07-14 . Malawi News . 2013-04-17.
  4. News: Maize smuggling creates hunger in Malawi . IRIN . 2013-03-01 . Irish Network . 2013-04-17.
  5. News: Floods render people homeless in Karonga . capitalradiomalawi.com . 29 March 2013 . 2013-04-17 . https://archive.today/20130628203353/http://www.capitalradiomalawi.com/index.php/news-page/local-news/item/1857-floods-render-people-homeless-in-karonga . 28 June 2013 . dead .