Kumwenda is a surname of Malawian and Zambian origin associated with Tumbuka ethnic group. Notable people with the surname include:
Mwai Kumwenda (born 1989), Malawian netball international player Sandros Kumwenda (born 1976), Zambian international footballer Bridget Kumwenda, Malawian netball international player Shy Kumwenda (born 1978), Zambian retired football striker