The trinity that Khama shall be

"But be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em." William Shakespeare. In a few weeks' time, Seretse Khama Ian Khama will be sworn in as the next president of the Republic of Botswana.

He will be the fourth president, and the omnipotent office shall be his third super influential administrative centre. With the leopard skin hanging at his royal home accompanied by military medals, the man will be nothing short of an archetypical authority.

Khama is a Kgosi and this is the first part of the trinity. Although Khama has ventured into politics, the very institution that has downplayed the powers of Bogosi, he has not lost touch with the traditions of the office. It a humbling tradition that each time he visits rural areas; Khama would spend some time with the old folks of the village around the fire.

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