Amata Kabua began his career as a school teacher before becoming chief of Majuro and Ratak Chain of the Marshall Islands, and later president of the Marshall Islands.
Amata Kabua began his career as a school teacher. After his older brother Joba Kabua passed away in 1982, Amata Kabua inherited the Iroijlaplap title for Majuro and certain parts of the Ralik Chain of the Marshall Islands.