Monarchy of Rwizikuru
| Mambo of Rwizikuru | |
|---|---|
| File:CoatOfArmsOfRwizikuru.png | |
| Incumbent | |
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| Ngonidzashe II since 21 September, 1979 | |
| Details | |
| Heir apparent | Muchinda Munashe |
| First monarch | Ngonidzashe I |
| Formation | 2 July, 1964 |
| Residence | Imba yoRudzi, Guta raMambo |
Rwizikuru is an absolute monarchy ruled by the Mambo (weRwizi for King), established in 1964 by President Izibongo Ngonidzashe after he reached the end of his second term as President of Rwizikuru. As an absolute monarch, he serves as both the head of state and head of government.
Rights and duties
According to the Rwizikuran Basic Law, which superseded the Constitution of Rwizikuru in 1964, the Mambo is an absolute monarch, with executive, legislative, and judicial power. Thus, he has the power to appoint and remove officials at His Majesty's pleasure, to institute legislation, and to serve as "the final arbiter" in legal disputes, as well as the right to pardon criminals, without being held accountable to the people.
However, the duties of the monarch, according to the Rwizikuran Basic Law, include allocating resources "for the efficient operation of the veRwizi nation," to "act in a dignified and righteous manner befitting a King," and to allow ordinary people to come to the Mambo to try and get their grievances addressed. In addition, he is obliged to be "a chiefly figure for the veRwizi people," as he is seen to be an important leader of the veRwizi people.
List of Rwezikuran monarchs
| King | Portrait | Lived | Relationship with predecessor | Ruled from | Ruled until |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| File:IzibongoNgonidzashe75.jpg | 1921-1979 | none | 2 July, 1964 | 21 September, 1979 | |
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1942- | son of Izibongo Ngonidzashe | 21 September, 1979 | incumbent |
Line of succession
The line of succession of Rwizikuru is based off of agnatic primogeniture, with females and their descendants excluded from the line of succession. According to the Rwizikuran Basic Law, all male descendants of the Father of the Nation (weRwizi: Baba veNyika), Samhuri Ngonidzashe, shall be eligible to succeed to the throne, unless disqualified by the reigning monarch.
- Samhuri Ngonidzashe (c. 1899-1961)
Izibongo Ngonidzashe (1921-1979)
Kupakwashe Ngonidzashe (1942-)
- (1) Munashe Ngonidzashe (1969-)
- (2) Tavonga Ngonidzashe (1992-)
- (3) Makomborero Ngonidzashe (2016-)
- (4) Munyaradzi Ngonidzashe (2018-)
- (5) Taremekedzwa Ngonidzashe (1998-)
- (6) Zivai Ngonidzashe (2019-)
- (7) Taurainashe Ngonidzashe (2001-)
- (2) Tavonga Ngonidzashe (1992-)
- (8) Munyai Ngonidzashe (1971-)
- (9) Bastirai Ngonidzashe (1991-)
- (10) Dakarai Ngonidzashe (2015-)
- (11) Kuchema Ngonidzashe (2018-)
- (12) Bhudhi Ngonidzashe (1997-)
- (9) Bastirai Ngonidzashe (1991-)
- (13) Takwana Ngonidzashe (1975-)
- (14) Kuseka Ngonidzashe (1997-)
- (15) Karikoga Ngonidzashe (2000-)
- (16) Kudzoka Ngonidzashe (2003-)
- (1) Munashe Ngonidzashe (1969-)
- Simbarashe Ngonidzashe (1944-1996)
- Tatenda Ngonidzashe (1963-1995)
- Rangarirai Ngonidzashe (1984-1995)
- Rutendo Ngonidzashe (1986-1995)
- (17) Rudzi Ngonidzashe (1991-)
- (18) Ingwe Ngonidzashe (2012-)
- (19) Mangwanani Ngonidzashe (1966-)
- (20) Samhuri Ngonidzashe (1989-)
- (21) Rangarirai Ngonidzashe (2011-)
- (22) Rutendo Ngonidzashe (2017-)
- (23) Tashinga Ngonidzashe (1993-)
- (24) Kutamba Ngonidzashe (1995-)
- (25) Twiza Ngonidzashe (2014-)
- (26) Tichayana Ngonidzashe (2016-)
- (20) Samhuri Ngonidzashe (1989-)
- (27) Tamuka Ngonidzashe (1973-)
- (28) Mhara Ngonidzashe (1999-)
- (30) Tashongedzwa Ngonidzashe (2017-)
- (29) Musafare Ngonidzashe (2001-)
- (28) Mhara Ngonidzashe (1999-)
- (30) Tsuru Ngonidzashe (1975-)
- (31) Mudiwa Ngonidzashe (1996-)
- (32) Muchaneta Ngonidzashe (2000-)
- Tatenda Ngonidzashe (1963-1995)
- (33) Tashongedzwa Ngonidzashe (1947-)
- (34) Chamunorwa Ngonidzashe (1970-)
- Onai Ngonidzashe (1997-2012)
- (35) Chidao Ngonidzashe (1974-)
- (36) Hosho Ngonidzashe (1993-)
- (37) Chekutanga Ngonidzashe (2015-)
- (38) Chepiri Ngonidzashe (2015-)
- (39) Chetatu Ngonidzashe (2015-)
- (40) Hungwe Ngonidzashe (1996-)
- (36) Hosho Ngonidzashe (1993-)
- (41) Kumbirai Ngonidzashe (1976-)
- (42) Wonai Ngonidzashe (2002-)
- (43) Mutupo Ngonidzashe (2004-)
- Mweya Ngonidzashe (1979-2017)[1]
- Nduma Ngonidzashe (2000-)
- Nzou Ngonidzashe (2003-)
- (34) Chamunorwa Ngonidzashe (1970-)
- Shungudzemwoyo Ngonidzashe (1950-1959)
- (44) Taropafadzwa Ngonidzashe (1954-)
- (45) Nhoro Ngonidzashe (1980-)
- (46) Makomborero Ngonidzashe (2008-)
- (47) Isheanesu Ngonidzashe (1986-)
- (48) Tirivangani Ngonidzashe (2011-)
- (49) Tonderai Ngonidzashe (2014-)
- (45) Nhoro Ngonidzashe (1980-)
- (50) Ingwe Ngonidzashe (1925-)
- Tamai Ngonidzashe (1949-2010)
- (51) Hatitye Ngonidzashe (1975-)
- (52) Tateguru Ngonidzashe (2007-)
- (53) Taremekedzwa Ngonidzashe (2012-)
- (54) Nashe Ngonidzashe (1979-)
- (55) Nhamoinesu Ngonidzashe (2000-)
- (56) Muzukuru Ngonidzashe (2019-)
- (57) Nhoro Ngonidzashe (2002-)
- (55) Nhamoinesu Ngonidzashe (2000-)
- (58) Garai Ngonidzashe (1981-)
- (51) Hatitye Ngonidzashe (1975-)
- (59) Tazvitya Ngonidzashe (1951-)
- (60) Dunzvi Ngonidzashe (1954-)
- (61) Tsungirirai Ngonidzashe (1990-)
- (62) Chekutanga Ngonidzashe (2013-)
- (63) Chepiri Ngonidzashe (2013-)
- (64) Tichatonga Ngonidzashe (1992-)
- (65) Shingai Ngonidzashe (1995-)
- (66) Nyashadzashe Ngonidzashe (1971-)
- (67) Toitasei Ngonidzashe (1994-)
- (68) Ngonidzashe Ngonidzashe (1974-)
- (61) Tsungirirai Ngonidzashe (1990-)
- (69) Takaedza Ngonidzashe (1957-)
- (70) Munashi Ngonidzashe (1972-)
- (71) Kusvika Ngonidzashe (1991-)
- (72) Upenyu Ngonidzashe (2013-)
- (71) Kusvika Ngonidzashe (1991-)
- (73) Maguri Ngonidzashe (1974-)
- (74) Buve Ngonidzashe (1995-)
- (75) Dangwe Ngonidzashe (2019-)
- (76) Chipiri Ngonidzashe (2019-)
- (77) Funganayi Ngonidzashe (1997-)
- (74) Buve Ngonidzashe (1995-)
- (70) Munashi Ngonidzashe (1972-)
- Tamai Ngonidzashe (1949-2010)
- Fred Ngonidzashe (1928-1981)[2]
- (78) Chenjerai Ngonidzashe (1956-)
- (79) Gondo Ngonidzashe (1981-)
- (80) Kuvimbika Ngonidzashe (2003-)
- (81) Rungano Ngonidzashe (2008-)
- (82) Taonatose Ngonidzashe (1984-)
- (83) Dzingai Ngonidzashe (2005-)
- (84) Vudzijena Ngonidzashe (2009-)
- (85) Mutungamiri Ngonidzashe (1987-)
- (79) Gondo Ngonidzashe (1981-)
- Muchazvireva Ngonidzashe (1959-)
- Takunda Ngonidzashe (1979-)
- Jean Ngonidzashe (2001-)
- Pierre Ngonidzashe (2004-)
- Sikarudzi Ngonidzashe (1982-)
- Baba Ngonidzashe (2011-)
- Kutamba Ngonidzashe (2014-)
- Takunda Ngonidzashe (1979-)
- (78) Chenjerai Ngonidzashe (1956-)
- Shungudzemwoyo Ngonidzashe (1932-2002)
- (86) Kudiwanashe Ngonidzashe (1963-)
- (87) Rambwa Ngonidzashe (1988-)
- (88) Akadzva Ngonidzashe (1966-)
- (89) Shingai Ngonidzashe (1985-)
- (90) Tsuru Ngonidzashe (2012-)
- (91) Kuseka Ngonidzashe (2015-)
- (92) Manenji Ngonidzashe (1987-)
- (93) Nyasha Ngonidzashe (1991-)
- (94) Tichayana Ngonidzashe (2012-)
- (89) Shingai Ngonidzashe (1985-)
- (95) Tamutswa Ngonidzashe (1971-)
- (96) Kapomba Ngonidzashe (1998-)
- (97) Tapfuma Ngonidzashe (2018-)
- (98) Dakarai Ngonidzashe (2019-)
- (99) Tashongedzwa Ngonidzashe (2000-)
- (100) Musafare Ngonidzashe (2017-)
- (101) Mazomba Ngonidzashe (2004-)
- (102) Nhamoinesu Ngonidzashe (2007-)
- (103) Kupedzisira Ngonidzashe (2011-)
- (96) Kapomba Ngonidzashe (1998-)
- (86) Kudiwanashe Ngonidzashe (1963-)
Notes
- ↑ He and his descendants were stripped of their status by Kupakwashe Ngonidzashe in 2006 following accusations by the King that his children were offspring of an adulterous relationship, although Mweya Ngonidzashe argues the removal of their royal status was due to Mweya's support of a constitutional monarchy in Rwizikuru.
- ↑ Fred and his descendants were stripped of their status by Kupakwashe Ngonidzashe in 1980 following a coup attempt against Kupakwashe: Chenjerai and his descendants were subsequently reinstated in 2002, though Chenjerai's younger brother, Muchazvireva, and his descendants have not.