Kaone Boko
Kaone Tumalano Boko is a Motswana lawyer and the current First Lady of Botswana since November 2024. She became nationally recognized following the election and inauguration of her husband, President Duma Gideon Boko, in November 2024. As First Lady, she has participated in official state engagements and has been involved in initiatives related to women’s and children’s welfare.s
Born and raised in Moshupa, Boko attended Lobatse Senior Secondary School, where she developed an early interest in advocacy and the rule of law. 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. She has developed expertise in corporate governance, anti-money laundering and insurance, which have informed her professional and leadership roles.
Legal career
Kaone Boko is a commercial litigation attorney with a career spanning over a decade. She has worked in private legal practice, advising on corporate governance and business compliance, and has served in various board positions, promoting transparency, accountability and ethical practices. Her professional work extends to community engagement, including providing legal advice to marginalized communities and supporting compliance within the micro-lending sector. She has also been involved in charitable activities, including participation in sanitary-pad handover events as First Lady.
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. She has accompanied the President at official functions and had been involved in engagements concerning women and children. Her initiatives have included visits to maternity wards and child-friendly centres, where she has promoted maternal health, hygiene and youth empowerment. Boko has also spoken publicly on challenges such as child malnutrition and underage pregnancy, aligning her advocacy with broader national social welfare priorities. 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. In 2025, she continued this work through projects aimed at improving school facilities and supporting educational access in rural areas such as Sankoyo.
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. Their union was officiated by Pastor Mmoloki Mogokgwane of the Apostolic Faith Mission in Mogoditshane, reflecting their shared spiritual values.She was born on the 15th December 1987