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Boko explains Specially Elected MP choices

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President Duma Boko nominated his six Specially Elected Members of Parliament (SEMP) this afternoon, who were subsequently voted in by the Members of Parliament-elect. After the session, Boko explained his selection choices to the media.

The President's choice of SEMPs for the 13th Parliament are Bogolo Kenewendo, Lesego Chombo, Pius Mokgware, Moeti Mohwasa, Dr Steven Modise. and Nono Kgafela-Mokoka.

"We wanted to be as broad as possible and bring in young women in particular with skills and visibility in society. We reckon they did not come any better than Mme Kenewendo who is BDP (Botswana Democratic Party) as far as we know. We wanted to bring her in as far as her attributes," Boko explains.

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Boko explains Specially Elected MP choices

President Duma Boko nominated his six Specially Elected Members of Parliament (SEMP) this afternoon, who were subsequently voted in by the Members of Parliament-elect. After the session, Boko explained his selection choices to the media.

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