University of Botswana to award three honorary doctorates
Roy Sesana, Matshidiso Moeti and Justice Oagile Dingake will be honoured for their work in human rights, public health and justice.
The University of Botswana (UB) will award honorary doctorates to three prominent figures during its 44th graduation ceremony from October 21-23. Roy Sesana, Matshidiso Moeti, and Justice Professor Oagile Bethuel Key Dingake are recognised for their significant contributions to human rights, public health, and justice.
Roy Sesana will receive a Doctor of Letters for his advocacy for the Basarwa communities' rights and cultural identity, particularly concerning land rights in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, former WHO Regional Director for Africa, will be awarded a Doctor of Science for her work in public health across the continent. Justice Dingake, a judge in Papua New Guinea, will receive a Doctor of Laws for his contributions to the judiciary, legal scholarship, and human rights.
The university stated these honours acknowledge the recipients' dedication to advancing societal well-being and justice. Moeti's tenure at the WHO, from 2015 to 2025, focused on regional health challenges and preparedness. Dingake's judicial career includes service on the Residual Special Court and work on constitutionalism and access to justice.
Why it mattersThree leaders will receive honorary doctorates from the University of Botswana for their contributions to human rights, public health, and justice.