Kenya’s parliament has banned the wearing of a suit, named after the late Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda, within the building.
The Kaunda suit has more recently become popular among political leaders including Kenyan President William Ruto.
On Tuesday, Speaker of Parliament Moses Wetangula said Kaunda suits, as well as traditional African clothes, were not welcome adding that his decision to ban the suit was due to emerging fashion trends that threatened the established parliamentary dress code.
He noted that a proper dress code for men “means a coat, a collar, a tie, long-sleeved shirt, long trousers, socks, shoes, or service uniform”.
“For ladies, business, formal, or smart casual wear applies. Skirts and dresses should be below knee-length and decent. Sleeveless blouses are prohibited,” he said.
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