Arwita Kayoka has been coronated as the new Hompa of the Gciriku Traditional Authority. 

The coronation ceremony took place at the Gciriku Tribal Office at the Ndiyona settlement in Kavango East over the weekend. 

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has announced Aruvita Kayoka as the Hompa of the Gciriku Traditional Authority. 

Sankwasa made the announcement at the Gciriku Traditional Authority's headquarters at Ndiyona in Kavango East.

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has met with the various family members in dispute over chieftainship within the Gciriku Traditional Authority.

Sankwasa said only a few other stakeholders need to be consulted before putting the matter to rest.