Kgosi as I knew him

Isaac Kgosi PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
Isaac Kgosi PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES

FRANCISTOWN: Over two decades ago, Isaac Kgosi became very popular as the then vice president Ian Khama’s senior private secretary.

This was shortly after he was retired from the army to join civilian life at the Office of the President where he served under his former army commander, Khama.

At the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) Kgosi was Khama’s right hand man, or his aide if you like. He traversed the length and breadth of the country with Khama who as the vice president travelled extensively to acclimatise himself with the political terrain he would be serving in. This means Kgosi became very visible in the public space. Apparently, Kgosi came across as a quiet and dedicated man by Khama’s side.

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