The Dean of Students at the University of Eldoret, Lelei Kiboiy,on 19th of January issued a memo concerning students dress code. This was to remind the on the rules and regulations of the institution on students behaviour, conduct and mode of dressing.
It stated that the students are expected to maintain gender compliant attire which should reflect their personal details as documented in the university admission records.
The Dean explained that the dress code was stipulated in the university’s Rules and Regulations Governing Conduct and Discipline.According to the memo, students are expected to dress in simple, decent, modest, and appropriate attire that creates a conducive atmosphere for learning promising consequences for breaching them.
“All students are advised to, at all times, desist from inappropriate dressing while at the university as this may warrant disciplinary action,”
The University of Eldoret announcement became the second institution of higher learning to review its dress code in 2023.
Earlier on January 7, the Kenya Methodist University (KeMU) declared that plaited hair and dreadlock by male students was prohibited sparking a national debate and outrage on social media platforms
This happens after the death of LGBTQ activist and fashion model Chiloba, who was a student at the University, was killed.
Chiloba was a fashion design student at the institution. He had established himself as a designer known for his bold sense of style within the institution and the country at large.
