Technical University of Mombasa Places Ban on Clothing
According to the instructions that the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) released, students will now have to follow a new dress code.
Students were urged to abide by the rules, which included no caps or hats allowed outside of religious attire, hot pants, or bathroom slippers. The guidelines were posted next to the institution’s door.
The female students were also cautioned against wearing crop tops or shirts that reveal parts of their bodies, miniskirts, and sexually revealing clothing.
They were also strictly advised against unkempt hair, sagging trousers, and clothing or items adorned with political symbols or images that could provoke others.
“Students are required to dress decently at all times. The dress code may reflect the professional training each student hopes to attain,” the banner reads in part.
“Comrades, this weekend make sure you sort out your wardrobes to align with the above. Adhere to this message,” the university added.
This instruction is being given to the students one month after Dr. Alice Mutai, the dean of students at Moi University, gave a similar instruction.
Mini skirts, skintight pants, torn or tattered denim, tumbo-cut blouses or t-shirts, and low-cut blouses are a few of the forbidden goods.
“Students are required to presentably attired in acceptable and modest clothing. But we have noticed and taken note of some of your inappropriate clothing with worry,” she said.
“While attending the university, all students should refrain from wearing inappropriately as this could lead to disciplinary action.
Therefore, we are requesting that all kids dress appropriately, and that staff refrain from serving pupils who are not appropriately clothed.
The University of Eldoret (UoE) and Kenya Methodist University (KeMU) are two more universities that have outlawed indecent attire.
Following the death of an LGBTQ student in January 2023, the University of Edinburgh outlawed cross-dressing on campus and promoted a modest and suitable dress code.
A few weeks prior, KeMU had implemented rules prohibiting female students from donning skirts that hung beyond the knee, revealing tops, dreadlocks, and plaited hair.
Technical University of Mombasa Places Ban on Clothing
