Kyungu


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

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. 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. He is the most senior Chief in Karonga District and Chitipa District Kyungu Dt.

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.