Historical leaders of Kiribati and other associated countries

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The following list shows all historical leaders of Kiribati starting with the most recent. The definition of leader differs across countries, usually referring to a head of state or head of government. This list shows the person who is publicly recognized as the leader, i.e., the person representing the country internationally and being in charge of running the day-to-day domestic political agenda.

In case the country has seen one or multiple political transformations over time, former governance structures are also listed below.

Leaders of Kiribati

Kiribati

Taneti Maamau

President

Since Mar 11th, 2016

Kiribati

Anote Tong

President

Jul 10th, 2003 to Mar 11th, 2016

Kiribati

Tion Otang

Acting President

Mar 28th, 2003 to Jul 10th, 2003

Kiribati

Teburoro Tito

President

Oct 1st, 1994 to Mar 28th, 2003

Kiribati

Ata Teaotai

Acting President

May 28th, 1994 to Oct 1st, 1994

Kiribati

Tekiree Tamuera

Acting President

May 24th, 1994 to May 28th, 1994

Kiribati

Teatao Teannaki

President

Jul 4th, 1991 to May 24th, 1994

Kiribati

Ieremia Tabai

President

Feb 18th, 1983 to Jul 4th, 1991

Kiribati

Rota Onorio

Acting President

Dec 10th, 1982 to Feb 18th, 1983

Kiribati

Ieremia Tabai

President

Jul 12th, 1979 to Dec 10th, 1982

Leaders of Gilbert Islands

Gilbert Islands

Ieremia Tabai

Chief Minister

Jan 1st, 1978 to Jul 12th, 1979

Leaders of Gilbert and Ellice Islands

Gilbert and Ellice Islands

Naboua Ratieta

Chief Minister

Jan 1st, 1974 to Dec 31st, 1977

Gilbert and Ellice Islands

Reuben Uatioa

Leader of Government Business

Jan 1st, 1971 to Dec 31st, 1973