Kaone Boko
Kaone Boko | |
|---|---|
| First Lady of Botswana | |
| Assumed office 1 November 2024 | |
| President | Duma Boko |
| Preceded by | Neo Masisi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 December 1987 |
| Spouse | Duma Boko |
| Children | Yes |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Known for | Commercial litigation, governance, community engagement, charitable initiatives |
Kaone Tumalano Boko (born 15 December 1987), is a Motswana lawyer and is currently serving as the First Lady of Botswana as the wife of President Duma Gideon Boko since November 2024.[1]
Early life and education
Born and raised in Moshupa,[2] Boko attended Lobatse Senior Secondary School.
Kaone Boko is an alumnus of the University of Botswana, where she earned a Bachelor of Laws degree. She is pursuing a Master of Laws degree, and has expertise in corporate governance, anti-money laundering and insurance.[3]
Career
She has worked in private legal practice, advising on corporate governance and business compliance.[3]
Kaone Boko assumed the role of First Lady on 8 November 2024 following the inauguration of her husband, Duma Boko, as President of Botswana.[4] She has promoted maternal health, hygiene, and youth empowerment and has spoken publicly on issues like child malnutrition and underage pregnancy.[5][6][7][8]
In 2025, she visited Sankoyo Primary School to promote educational access in rural areas.[9]
Personal life
She has been married to Duma Gideon Boko, the sixth President of Botswana, since 2015. The couple has children.[10]
References
- ↑ Rice, Lewis. "Duma Boko Leads Botswana After a Historic Victory". Harvard Law School. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ↑ Youth, Botswana (2024-11-02). "Kaone Boko: 10 Things You Should Know About Botswana's First Lady". Botswana Youth Magazine. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- 1 2 "H.E. Mrs. Kaone Boko". Organization of African First Ladies for Development. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ↑ "Inauguration of newly elected president of Botswana, Duma Boko, in Gaborone". Reuters Connect. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ↑ "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.
