Moi University students will be required to adhere to new strict dress code guidelines in line with the institution's Code of Conduct.
In an internal memo dated Tuesday, February 6, Dean of Students Dr. Alice Mutai communicated to students that the institution, going forward, will be enforcing the dress code strictly with several clothing such as; mini skirts, skin-tight trousers, ragged or ripped jeans, tumbo-cut blouses or t-shirts and low-cut blouses or dresses banned.
Others include; micro shorts and transparent dresses or attires that show bra straps or sleeveless t-shirts as well as t-shirts with obscene writing.
Sagging trousers, clothing that reveals the chest, slippers, crocs and all plastic shoes that are not official wear were also included in the list of clothing banned in the university.
Mutai noted with concern that the directive followed concerns raised over the indecent style of dressing of the students.
"I wish to bring to your attention Article 3.1.1 a, c, d and e of the Rules and Regulations Governing the Conduct & Discipline of Students," Mutai stated.
"The Students are expected to dress decently in modest and appropriate attire. However, we have observed and noted with concern the indecent dressing by some of you," she added.
The dean noted that stern disciplinary action would be taken on students caught defying the code of conduct. Further, varsity staff members were directed not to serve students who did not adhere to the laid guidelines.
"All students should desist from inappropriate dressing while at the University as this may result in disciplinary action. This is therefore to request all Students to dress decently and Staff are requested not to serve students who are dressed indecently," she added.
The institution joins the University of Eldoret (UoE) and Kenya Methodist University (KeMU) in enforcing the student dress code regulations.
In January 2023, UoE banned cross-dressing and advocated for a proper and appropriate dress code. The directive followed the death of one of its alumni and LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba.
Weeks earlier, KeMU also dispatched a memo effecting the regulations that students reporting after holidays to adhere to the prescribed rules which involved banning dreadlocks, plaited hair, earrings, and tops exposing one's navel and skirts above the knee.
