Where was Dame Rose Kekedo born?
Dame Rose Violet Kekedo was of mixed Milne Bay and Central Province parentage. She was born in 1942 in Abau where her father worked as a clerk with a district and her mother Mary was a teacher. The family moved to Kokoda in Northern Province when she was three years old and built their home. Her mum, Mary set up a school in the area and was actively involved in helping women improve their lives.
Dame Rose Kekedo passed away on 25th February, 2005 at her home in Boroko.
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