Caption for the landscape image: Why Alliance High student wants Parliament to ban shaving dreadlocks in schools Friday, June 12, 2026 Scroll down to read the article The main entrance to Alliance High School. Photo credit: Dennis Onsongo | Nation Media Group By Samwel Owino Reporter Nation Media Group Article Related A student from Alliance High School has petitioned Parliament to abolish the ban on dreadlocks in schools. He argues that this would help to contain the ongoing riots in secondary schools, among other things. PREMIUM MADOWO: Banning dreadlocks in schools is just backward Girls have all the attention while the boys are abandoned, not even allowed to wear dreadlocks to school. PREMIUM Does dress maketh the professional? In the corporate world, there are rules that govern what one should wear to the office. Recommended for you PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim PREMIUM Why Gachagua’s DCP is not ready to work with Ukombozi coalition PREMIUM Asbestos trap in top schools PREMIUM 'Imperfect is not illegal': Why Housing Levy survived court test Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear. IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad. PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
PREMIUM MADOWO: Banning dreadlocks in schools is just backward Girls have all the attention while the boys are abandoned, not even allowed to wear dreadlocks to school.
PREMIUM Does dress maketh the professional? In the corporate world, there are rules that govern what one should wear to the office.
PREMIUM How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear.
IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
