If there is no seat for you, bring a bench. But once you ha… - Bogolo Kenewendo

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If there is no seat for you, bring a bench. But once you have a seat at the table, make sure that you’re not just there to check a box.

Bogolo Kenewendo

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About Bogolo Kenewendo

Bogolo Joy Kenewendo (born c. 1987) is a Motswana global economist and politician. She is the former Cabinet Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry of Botswana. Kenewendo was dropped from cabinet in March 2020. Since then, she has served as the Managing Director of Kenewendo Advisory, based in Gaborone, Botswana. She leads the Molaya Kgosi Women Leadership and Mentorship Program and is the Board Chair of the Molaya Kgosi Trust.

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Alternative Names: Bogolo Joy Kenewendo • Kenewendo

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If there is no seat for you, bring a bench. But once you have a seat at the table, make sure that you’re not just there to check a box. - Bogolo Kenewendo

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