# David Kabua

_Marshallese politician and government minister_

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Last updated: 2026-11-01

> David Kabua was a Marshallese politician who served as President of the Marshall Islands from 2020 to 2024. He represented Wotho Atoll in the Legislature of the Marshall Islands since 2008 and served terms as Minister of Health and Internal Affairs.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 26 May 1951 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20658229#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Majuro ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20658229#P19))
- **Died:** 8 April 2026 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20658229#P570))
- **Place of death:** Honolulu ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20658229#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Marshall Islands ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20658229#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20658229#P106))
- **Political party:** independent politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20658229#P102))
- **Education:** University of Hawaiʻi System ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20658229#P69))
- **Positions held:** President of the Marshall Islands (13 January 2020 – 3 January 2024); Minister in Assistance to the President of Marshall Islands (11 January 2016 – 28 January 2016); Minister of Health (2012–2013) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20658229#P39))

## Questions

**When was David Kabua born?**  
David Kabua was born on 26 May 1951 in Majuro.

**What positions has David Kabua held?**  
Positions held by David Kabua include: President of the Marshall Islands (2020–2024); Minister in Assistance to the President of Marshall Islands (2016–2016); Minister of Health (2012–2013).

**Where did David Kabua study?**  
David Kabua was educated at University of Hawaiʻi System.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): David Kabua](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Kabua) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q20658229](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20658229) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: President of the Marshall Islands David Kabua.jpg by Office of the President and Cabinet of the Marshall Islands (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:President_of_the_Marshall_Islands_David_Kabua.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"David Kabua". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/david-kabua. Retrieved 6 November 2026.