Monageng, representing the coalition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) from Alliance for Progressives (AP), was on Friday declared the winner of Molepolole South Constituency. He garnered a total of 8,266 votes ahead of the former area MP, Kabo Morwaeng of Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), who managed to get 5,902 votes. Following his win, Monageng spoke with The Monitor about his political journey despite failing four times to become an MP.
His love for helping people and his wanting to see change influenced his love for politics. "My dream to become an MP started in 2003, that is 21 years ago. It has been my desire to see myself representing Bakwena in Parliament but it wasn't only a desire," he explained. "I'm interested to see Molepolole transform development-wise. I want to see youth getting employed, see the health sector improve and most importantly end shortage of water in the village amongst other things." The MP explained that he wants to represent the village in the most honest way to advance the interest of the people rather than seeking self-fulfilment, which is why he would forge strong relations with the councillors to see how best they can work together. He assured the voters that he will be hands-on as they were the ones who made it possible for him to become the MP and represent their interests.
