Michael Kabua

Iroijlaplap Michael Kabua
His Highness
His Excellency
Kabua in 2021
Iroijlaplap of Kwajalein
Reign2019 - present
PredecessorImata Kabua
Born1945 (age 80–81)[1]

Michael LaMañiñi Kabua is a Marshallese politician who served as a member of the Nitijela from Kwajalein Atoll.[2][3] In 2022, he was elevated to Iroijlaplap (paramount chief) after the death of Imata Kabua.[4] He chose not to run for reelection in 2023.[5]

In 1996, Kabua was named by two local councils of Lae Atoll or Ujae Atoll as the mayor of the respective atolls.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Ambassador Stone had the distinct honor of celebrating Iroojlaplap Mike Kabua's 80th birthday". US Embassy Majuro. April 7, 2025. Retrieved June 21, 2026.
  2. ↑ Johnson, Giff, ed. (August 1, 2024). "Lolelaplap HQ showcases Jeimata domain". Marshall Islands Journal. Retrieved June 20, 2026. under leadership of Iroojlaplap Michael LaMañiñi Kabua
  3. ↑ Johnson, Giff, ed. (February 4, 2021). "Red Cross Ebeye outreach". Marshall Islands Journal. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
  4. ↑ Johnson, Giff (July 23, 2022). "Marshall Islands celebrate first coronation of paramount chief in 50 years". Radio New Zealand. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
  5. ↑ Johnson, Giff (December 15, 2023). "Marshall Islands election puts opposition in driver's seat". Radio New Zealand. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
  6. ↑ Johnson, Giff, ed. (February 2, 1996). "Which one? The Mayor or the Mayors?". Marshall Islands Journal. p. 12. Retrieved June 30, 2026.