The major purpose of this study was to assess the practice and role of Gumaa in conflictrnresolution among Wayyuu Shanan. To do that, a Case Study design was employed and 42rnparticipants were selected using purposive sampling technique. Key Informant Interview andrnFocus Group Discussion used as data collection instruments in which qualitative data generatedrnfrom interview, and focus group discussion. To address research questions, data werernthematically analyzed by arranging, organizing, and coding them to themes. First, resultrnindicated a suicidal case, physical injuries, rape and property destruction resolved by Gumaa.rnThe reconciliation process starts with the offenderâ€™s supplication or payment of Shimoto thernvictimâ€™s members. The ritual processes are held to compensate, clean hands, and share blessings.rnVerdict enforced through Edir, Ekub, sanction, and curse. Secondly, the result revealedrnknowledge of Gadaa system; societal norms and values, communication skills, discipline, andrnobedience are required criteria from elders. The third result show, there is a difference inrncompensation across disputes. Finally, Gumaa is time effective, prevents revenge and financialrnsaving whereas it lacks awareness, literature, and attention. Based on the study results, thernfollowing conclusion and implications were drawn. First, Gumaa handles serious conflict casesrnin which it serves as the final decision-making system. Second, elders who hold Gumaa mattersrnmust be a model of peace through their activities and know and obey Gadaa System whichrnregulates societal norms and values. Third, to give balanced compensation, elders consider thernseverity, circumstance, and values of things. Lastly, Gumaa practice is effective in conflictrnresolution despite many challenges which precipitating it to deteriorate