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Office of His Royal Highness
Chief Chamuka VI
Traditional Leader of the Lenje People
Chisamba District, Central Province, Zambia
“We want to ensure that land is protected and our people are empowered. Tradition must empower rather than constrain.”
UN HeForShe ChampionGLTN ChampionLand Rights Advocate
About
Chief Chamuka VI
A Leader at the Intersection of Tradition and Progress
His Royal Highness Chief Chamuka VI is the traditional leader of the Lenje people in Chisamba District, Central Province, Zambia. Since his ascension to the throne, he has become internationally recognized for his pioneering work in gender equality, land rights reform, and the modernization of customary law.
As a UN Women HeForShe Champion, Chief Chamuka VI has shattered the stereotype of traditional leadership as resistant to change. He enacted Zambia's first-ever Gender-Based Violence by-laws within a chiefdom, established equitable land certification programmes, and addressed the United Nations General Assembly on customary law reform.
His vision is a chiefdom where cultural heritage and modern human rights coexist — where tradition empowers rather than constrains, and where every member of the community has equal access to land, justice, and opportunity.
H.R.H. Chief Chamuka VI
Custodian of the Lenje People
Areas of Focus
Gender Equality
Pioneering HeForShe initiatives and GBV by-laws to protect and empower women and girls.
Land Rights
Ensuring equitable land certification and transparent administration for all community members.
Customary Law Reform
Modernizing traditional governance to align with constitutional and international human rights standards.
Community Development
Driving education, health, and economic empowerment programmes across Chisamba District.
Journey & Milestones
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The chiefdom operates through a network of village headpersons, indunas (traditional advisors), and the Royal Establishment Council, ensuring grassroots representation in all major decisions.
Through annual ceremonies such as the Kulamba Kubwalo and Lwiindi, the chiefdom preserves the rich oral traditions, music, dance, and spiritual practices of the Lenje people.
Chief Chamuka VI collaborates with UN Women, UNDP, GIZ, and numerous international NGOs to bring global best practices to local governance while sharing Zambian innovations with the world.
The chiefdom prioritizes youth engagement through scholarship programmes, mentorship initiatives, and the establishment of community libraries and digital learning centres.
Resources
Documents & Downloads
Access by-laws, annual reports, land guides, speeches, and SDG alignment documents from the Office of Chief Chamuka VI.
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By-Laws
Gender-Based Violence By-Laws
Comprehensive by-laws enacted to prevent and address gender-based violence within the chiefdom.
PDF•2.4 MB•2016
Land Guides
Land Administration Guidelines
Step-by-step guide for land applications, transfers, and certification in Chisamba District.
PDF•3.1 MB•2020
Annual Reports
Annual Governance Report 2024
Comprehensive annual report covering chiefdom governance, projects, and financial transparency.
PDF•5.2 MB•2024
Land Guides
Customary Land Rights Framework
Framework document outlining customary land rights and modern legal protections.
PDF•1.8 MB•2019
Speeches
HeForShe Keynote Address
Full text of the keynote address delivered at the UN HeForShe Summit.
PDF•420 KB•2018
SDG Alignment
SDG Alignment Progress Report
Mapping chiefdom initiatives to UN Sustainable Development Goals with progress metrics.
PDF•4.7 MB•2025
By-Laws
Child Protection By-Laws
By-laws establishing protections for children's rights, education access, and welfare.
PDF•1.9 MB•2017
Speeches
UN General Assembly Speech
Address to the United Nations General Assembly on modernizing customary law.
PDF•380 KB•2018
Annual Reports
Annual Governance Report 2023
Annual report covering governance milestones, community projects, and outcomes.
PDF•4.9 MB•2023
Gallery & Events
Milestones & Moments
Ceremony
SummitHeForShe Summit 2023
CommunityHeForShe Community Dialogue
MediaUN General Assembly Address
CommunityCommunity Insaka Meeting
CeremonyCultural Dance Performance
SummitGender Equality Workshop
CommunityTraditional Council Session
Media
H.R.H. Chief Chamuka VI – Interview
Community
Preservation of Indigenous Seeds
MediaGLTN Champion Recognition
GLTN's IAB Chairperson H.E. Mme. Brenda Mumtemba honors H.R.H. Chief Chamuka VI as a GLTN Champion for his efforts in championing land rights for women, youth and the poor using GLTN tools.
CommunityLand Empowerment – World Bank Conference
H.R.H. Chief Chamuka VI at the 19th Annual World Bank Conference on Land and Poverty in Washington D.C., advocating for the Social Tenure Domain Model (STDM) system to empower women and youth with land certificates.
MediaCourtesy Call – Zambian Ambassador to the USA
H.R.H. Chief Chamuka VI with Zambia's Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Dr. Ngosa Simbyakula S.C., during a courtesy call at the Embassy in Washington D.C.
CeremonyH.R.H. Chief Chamuka VI – Royal Salute
Chief Chamuka VI of the Lenje people in traditional regalia.
SummitGLTN Partnership Meeting
Collaboration with the Global Land Tool Network on land governance and tenure security.
CeremonyCultural Programmes & Heritage
Community cultural programmes preserving the traditions and heritage of the Lenje people.
CommunityUS Peace Corps Engagement
H.R.H. Chief Chamuka VI engaging with US Peace Corps representatives on community development initiatives.
LegislationLaunch of Gender-Based Violence By-Laws
A landmark moment as Chief Chamuka VI enacted the first-ever GBV by-laws within a traditional chiefdom in Zambia, setting a precedent for customary law reform across the region.
SummitAnnual HeForShe Community Dialogue
Over 500 community members gathered for the annual HeForShe dialogue, discussing progress on gender equality, land rights, and education access within the chiefdom.
CommunityLand Certification Ceremony — Batch 12
The 12th batch of customary land certificates were distributed to 200 families, marking a milestone in equitable land administration under Chief Chamuka VI's governance.
Contact
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