Kekgonne Baipoledi
Dr. Kekgonne Baipoledi is the former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Lands and Water Affairs in Botswana, known for his role in the controversial awarding of a water supply tender. His decision to award the contract to China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation over Tawana Joint Venture, despite the latter's more competitive bid, has led to significant legal disputes and allegations of bias and mismanagement within the ministry.
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Recent news mentions
Dr Kekgonne Baipoledi’s actions of initially giving the tender to the Chinese while they did not qualify was fatal to their case.
'Too dirty to appeal' :: Mmegi Online
Botswana· 2025-05-19
Dr Kekgonne Baipoledi was the Permanent Secretary of the Lands and Water Affairs ministry who awarded the tender to China Civil.
Gov’t broke to implement P1.5bn water tender :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-04-08
Dr Kekgonne Baipoledi was the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Lands and Water Affairs who awarded the tender to China Civil.
High Court awards Tawana JV P1.5 billion water tender :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-03-13