Luindi Chiefdom

The Luindi Chiefdom (French: Chefferie de Luindi), also known as Lwindi Chiefdom (French: Chefferie de Lwindi), is a chiefdom located in the Mwenga Territory of the South Kivu Province in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is situated in the mountainous area of the Itombwe Massif.

The Nyindu people form the predominant population of Lwindi Chiefdom. The Lwindi Chiefdom is subdivided in groupements (groupings) ruled by a traditional leader known as the "mwami", who is responsible for maintaining law and order, resolving disputes, and managing the affairs of the community. Furthermore, the groupements are subdivided in localités (villages or hamlets) which are also ruled by customary chiefs.

Groupements
The Luindi Chiefdom is divided into eight groupements (groupings):


 * Ihanga
 * Ilowe
 * Kalambi
 * Kataraka
 * Kigogo
 * Kilembwe
 * Kiomvu
 * Mukangala

Villages
Notable villages includes:


 * Chow
 * Kahulile
 * Kalama
 * Kasika
 * Kihovu
 * Kilungutwe
 * Misela
 * KIchombo I

Security problems
The region has been affected by conflict and insecurity for many years, with various armed groups operating in the area, including the Rally for Congolese Democracy (Rassemblement Congolais pour la Démocratie; RCD), the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (Forces Démocratiques de Libération du Rwanda; FDLR), the March 23 Movement (Mouvement du 23 Mars; M23), the Mai Mai militias, and the Congolese army. As a result, the population of Lwindi Chiefdom has faced significant challenges, including displacement, violence, and limited access to basic services such as healthcare and education.