Uukolonkadhi succession dispute lingers months after government recognises new chief
Staff Reporter THE Uukolonkadhi traditional community remains divided months after the government formally recognised Malakia Shoombe as its new head in January 2026. Shoombe succeeded the late Chief Daniel Shooya, who died in October 2024 at the age of 100, but the appointment of his successor has been met with mixed feelings and ongoing dissatisfaction ... The post Uukolonkadhi succession dispute lingers months after government recognises new chief appeared first on Informanté .
Staff Reporter
THE Uukolonkadhi traditional community remains divided months after the government formally recognised Malakia Shoombe as its new head in January 2026.
Shoombe succeeded the late Chief Daniel Shooya, who died in October 2024 at the age of 100, but the appointment of his successor has been met with mixed feelings and ongoing dissatisfaction among some community members.
