Several universities have recently been in the news for something other than academics.

In an unprecedented and surprising turn of events, they all seem to have a problem with how their students dress.

Gone are the days when university students could live life 'young, wild and free', or at least they will get to do so without miniskirts and sagging trousers.

This is after a section of universities issued new set of rules and regulations banning students from wearing mini-skirts, skin-tight trousers, ragged/torn/ripped jeans, tumbo-cut blouses and shirts, low-cut blouses/dresses, micro shorts and transparent dresses.

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Institutions have encouraged their students to dress decently if they wish to have access to their facilities.

Universities that have so far issued internal memos to their students include Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya Methodist University, Strathmore University and University of Eldoret.

Moi University is the latest to join the bandwagon.

In an internal memo dated February 6, 2024, the university asked students to dress decently and also banned several styles of dress while on the institution's premises.

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"I wish to draw your attention to the rules and regulations governing the conduct and discipline of students. Students are expected to dress decently in modest and appropriate attire. However, we have observed and noted with concern the indecent dressing of some of you," reads part of the memo signed by Dr Alice Mutai, the Dean of Students.

The memo revealed that dressing in mini-skirts, skin-tight trousers, ragged/torn/ripped jeans, tumbo-cut blouses and shirts, low-cut blouses/dresses, micro shorts and see-through dresses was unofficial.

In addition, clothing showing bra straps or sleeveless T-shirts, T-shirts with obscene writing, sagging trousers and all plastic shoes are not official wear.

Dr Mutai banned the dress code, saying that no student would be allowed to enter the university if they were dressed inappropriately or disciplinary action would be taken against them.

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Staff were also asked not to attend to students who were dressed inappropriately or they too would be dealt with.

A dress code defines acceptable attire for particular groups, institutions and professions, based on social norms and depending on the purpose, circumstances and occasion.

No more mini-skirts, crop tops, saggy trousers ..... Here's a list of universities that have banned 'indecent dressing styles'

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