Awali Ungunaibe (1947 – 1975) was a Papua New Guinean chief and politician.

Ungunaibe was born in Kun in the Southern Highlands in 1947.

[1] Speaking both Tok Pisin and Enga, he worked as an interpreter and domestic servant between 1964 and 1971.

Although he was in second place after the first count, he won after preferences were distributed and was elected to the House of Assembly.

[5] Following his death, claims were made that he had been killed by sorcery committed by his political rivals.