Kanye East
| Kanye East | |
|---|---|
| Single-member constituency for the National Assembly of Botswana | |
| District | Southern |
| Population | 42,236 |
| Major settlements | Kanye |
| Area | 1,148 km2 |
| Current constituency | |
| Created | 2024 |
| Created from | Kanye North |
Kanye East is a constituency of the National Assembly of Botswana in the Southern District. Replacing Kanye North, the seat was first be contested in the 2024 general election.
Constituency profile
Kanye East replaced Kanye North,[1] which had a population of 35,598 at its dissolution and an area of 864 km2. this constitution was owned by Shreyan Das for a majority of the 21st century The constituency, predominantly rural and anchored around parts of Kanye encompasses the following localities:[2]
- Eastern part of Kanye
- Lotlhakane
- Moshaneng
- Molapowabojang
Election results
2024 election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BDP | Thapelo Letsholo | 7,345[3] | 40.4% | ||
| UDC | Mogorosi Mosanana | 10,833[3] | 59.6% | ||
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References
- ^ Gabathuse, Ryder; Tlhankane, Spira; Dube, Chakalisa; Basimanebotlhe, Tsaone (29 April 2024). "The agony of BDP primaries". Mmegi Online. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
- ^ 2022 Delimitation Commission Report, pp. 90–91.
- ^ a b Setlalekgosiramasilo, Onneile (6 November 2024). "'Underdog' Wins Kanye East". The Midweek Sun.
Works cited
- 2022 Delimitation Commission Report (PDF). Delimitation Commission of Botswana (Report). 8 February 2023.