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.
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Early life and education
Born and raised in Moshupa, 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.
Career
She has worked in private legal practice, advising on corporate governance and business compliance.
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 promoted maternal health, hygiene, and youth empowerment and has spoken publicly on issues like child malnutrition and underage pregnancy.
In 2025, she visited Sankoyo Primary School to promote educational access in rural areas.
Personal life
She has been married to Duma Gideon Boko, the sixth President of Botswana, since 2015. The couple has children.