Kaone Boko
Kaone Boko | |
|---|---|
| First Lady of Botswana | |
| Assumed office 1 November 2024 | |
| President | Duma Boko |
| Preceded by | Neo Masisi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Spouse | Duma Boko |
| Children | Yes |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Known for | Commercial litigation, governance, community engagement, charitable initiatives |
Kaone Tumalano Boko is a Motswana lawyer and the current First Lady of Botswana since November 2024.[1] She became nationally recognized following the election and inauguration of her husband, President Duma Gideon Boko, in November 2024.[2] As First Lady, she has participated in official state engagements and has been involved in initiatives related to women’s and children’s welfare.[2]s[3]
Early life and education
Born and raised in Moshupa,[4] Boko attended Lobatse Senior Secondary School, where she developed an early interest in advocacy and the rule of law.[4] Kaone Boko is an alumnus of the University of Botswana, where she earned a Bachelor of Laws degree. She is reported to be pursuing a Master of Laws degree.[1] She has developed expertise in corporate governance, anti-money laundering and insurance, which have informed her professional and leadership roles.[1]
Legal career
Kaone Boko is a commercial litigation attorney with a career spanning over a decade.[2] She has worked in private legal practice, advising on corporate governance and business compliance,[1] and has served in various board positions, promoting transparency, accountability and ethical practices.[1] Her professional work extends to community engagement, including providing legal advice to marginalized communities and supporting compliance within the micro-lending sector.[1] She has also been involved in charitable activities, including participation in sanitary-pad handover events as First Lady.[5]
Role as First Lady
Kaone Boko assumed the role of First Lady on 8 November 2024 following the inauguration of her husband, Duma Boko, as President of Botswana.[6] She has accompanied the President at official functions and had been involved in engagements concerning women and children.[7][8] Her initiatives have included visits to maternity wards and child-friendly centres, where she has promoted maternal health, hygiene and youth empowerment.[9] Boko has also spoken publicly on challenges such as child malnutrition and underage pregnancy, aligning her advocacy with broader national social welfare priorities.[10] In partnership with international organisations, she has supported health and education programs, including the donation of sanitary pads to schools facilitated by the Chinese Embassy and Fujian Province.[7] In 2025, she continued this work through projects aimed at improving school facilities and supporting educational access in rural areas such as Sankoyo.[11]
Personal life
She has been married to Duma Gideon Boko, the sixth President of Botswana, since 2015. The couple has children and maintains a private family life.[12] Their union was officiated by Pastor Mmoloki Mogokgwane of the Apostolic Faith Mission in Mogoditshane, reflecting their shared spiritual values.[4]She was born on the 15th December 1987
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f "H.E. Mrs. Kaone Boko". Organization of African First Ladies for Development. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ a b c Rice, Lewis. "Duma Boko Leads Botswana After a Historic Victory". Harvard Law School. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ "Chinese Embassy and Office of the First Lady Hand Over Sanitary Pads". Chinese Embassy in Botswana. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ a b c Youth, Botswana (2024-11-02). "Kaone Boko: 10 Things You Should Know About Botswana's First Lady". Botswana Youth Magazine. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ "Chinese Ambassador to Botswana Fan Yong Attends the Handover Ceremony of China-donated Sanitary Pads_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China". www.fmprc.gov.cn. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ "Inauguration of newly elected president of Botswana, Duma Boko, in Gaborone". Reuters Connect. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ a b "Ambassador Fan Yong attended the handover ceremony of China-donated sanitary pads_Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Botswana". bw.china-embassy.gov.cn. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ "First Lady to Tackle Children Issues". Botswana. 2024-12-21. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ News Editor (2025-03-14). "First Lady Kaone Boko Engages Women and Children in Maun". Botswana Youth Magazine. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ "Empower Young Girls - First Lady". Botswana. 2025-02-19. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ "Wilderness Botswana: First Lady's visit highlights continued support at Sankoyo primary school". Wilderness. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ "Duma Boko | Biography, Education, Wife, Age, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. 2025-09-23. Retrieved 2025-09-24.