Sir Ketumile Masire, 1991 (Botswana)
Sir Ketumile Masire. Photo credit: Mmegi
Quett Ketumile Joni Masire was the second president of Botswana, after founding President Seretse Khama. President Masire is credited for protecting and advancing the steady financial growth and development he inherited from President Khama. He was also committed to entrenching democratic ideals in Botswana and on the African continent.
In 1991, he was honored with Knighthood of the Grand Cross of Saint Michael and Saint George by her majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Since his retirement from office in 1998, President Masire has continued to work to promote good governance, human rights, and the rule of law in Africa.
