Their populations can be found in the villages of Lutsangani, Chidutani, Dzitsoni, Bundacho, Ziani,Karimboni,chasimba, galanema, mwele, Chigojoni, Dindiri, Junju, Katikirieni,Podzoni, Mwarakaya, Pingilikani, Vwevwesi, Mafisini, Ng'ombeni, Chizingo, Chikambala, Chengoni, Chije, Banda-ra-Salama and Mbuyuni.
During his time as first minister Mathews continued to be involved with the military and was part of two large campaigns, one to Witu and another to Mwele.