Kaning'ina is a residential town in
Mzuzu
Mzuzu is the capital of Malawi's Northern Region and is the third largest city by population in Malawi. The city has 221,272 residents and 20,000 commuters (Mzuzu University students) with about 1.7 million people in its metropolitan area. It i ...
in the
northern region of
Malawi
Malawi, officially the Republic of Malawi, is a landlocked country in Southeastern Africa. It is bordered by Zambia to the west, Tanzania to the north and northeast, and Mozambique to the east, south, and southwest. Malawi spans over and ...
. The town has a rich history dating back to the pre-colonial era, when it was a small village inhabited by the
Tumbuka people
The Tumbuka (also known as Yombe, Kamanga, Senga, Tonga and Henga) are a group of Bantu peoples, Bantu peoples found in Malawi, Zambia, Tanzania and Zimbabwe.[Robert Laws
Robert Laws FRGS FRSGS (1851–1934) was a Scottish missionary who headed the Livingstonia mission in the Nyasaland Protectorate (now Malawi) for more than 50 years. The mission played a crucial role in educating Africans during the colonial ...](_ ...<br></span></div>. The town is home to the Kaning'ina Lions Football Club.
<h1><br><p> History </h1></p>
<h2><br><p> Establishments </h2></p>
Kaning'ina was established as a short-lived mission by <div class=)
and
William Koyi in 1878. Attempting to convert the
Ngoni people
The Ngoni people are an ethnic group living in the present-day Southern African countries of Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and Zambia. The Ngoni trace their origins to the Nguni people, Nguni and Zulu people, Zulu people of KwaZulu-Na ...
to Christianity, the station would only last a year.
A trading post by the British colonial administration in the early 20th century was established. It became a major commercial center in the region with increased development around Mzuzu.
Location
Kaning'ina is located in the Mzimba district of Malawi, in the northern region of the country. It is situated approximately 30 kilometers north of the town of Mzuzu, and about 10 kilometers south of the town of Ekwendeni.
The town is nestled in a valley, surrounded by rolling hills and mountains.
Latitudes and longitudes
Kaning'ina is located at latitudes 11.10° S and longitudes 33.40° E.
Demographics
Kaning'ina has a population of approximately 2,500 people, who are predominantly from the Tumbuka ethnic group.
Economy
The economy of Kaning'ina is primarily based on agriculture, with many residents engaged in small-scale farming. The town is also home to a number of small businesses, including shops, restaurants, and lodges.
See also
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Luwinga
References
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Mzuzu
Populated places in Northern Region, Malawi
1890 establishments in the British Central Africa Protectorate