Rulers of Witu
List of Rulers of Witu
(Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office)
| mfalume (Sultans) | ||
| Nabahani Dynasty | ||
| 1858 | Foundation of Witu state by former ruler of Pate | |
| 1858 to 25 May 1885 | Ahmad ibn Fumo Bakari, Mfalume | |
| German Protectorate | ||
| 25 May 1885 to 1888 | Ahmad ibn Fumo Bakari, Mfalume | |
| 8 April 1885 to 1 July 1890 | Gustav Denhardt, Resident | Brothers purchased 25-mile2 area from Sultan |
| Clemens Denhardt, Resident | ||
| 1888 to 1890 | Fumo Bakari ibn Ahmad, Mfalume | |
| 18 June 1890 | British Protectorate | |
| 1 July 1890 | German Protectorate renounced | |
| 1890 to 1891 | Bwana Shaykh ibn Ahmad, Mfalume | |
| 1891 to 1893 | Fumo `Umar ibn Ahmad, Mfalume | 1st Term |
| 1893 to 7 July 1895 | Interregnum | |
| 7 July 1895 to ? | Fumo `Umar ibn Ahmad, Mfalume | 2nd Term |