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. 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. 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 Arati’s rising profile shakes Gusii politics as Matiang’i faces hurdles PREMIUM Western votes: Sifuna wave forces Mudavadi back to drawing board PREMIUM Fresh twist in battle for Sh100bn Kiambu land 'bought in barter trade' PREMIUM Cash-strapped TUK given 30 days to pay Sh6.4bn pension debt 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 Arati’s rising profile shakes Gusii politics as Matiang’i faces hurdles Simba’s political stature has been boosted by his role in ODM. PREMIUM Court blocks hiring of 23-year-old chief in Mandera over age limit row Judge questions how recruitment panel bypassed 35-year age threshold. Tanzania arrest leads to Sh3.6bn drug haul recovery in Kwale Two Tanzanians, Ugandan arrested in Sh3.6bn drug bust.
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.
Does dress maketh the professional? In the corporate world, there are rules that govern what one should wear to the office.
PREMIUM Arati’s rising profile shakes Gusii politics as Matiang’i faces hurdles Simba’s political stature has been boosted by his role in ODM.
PREMIUM Court blocks hiring of 23-year-old chief in Mandera over age limit row Judge questions how recruitment panel bypassed 35-year age threshold.
Tanzania arrest leads to Sh3.6bn drug haul recovery in Kwale Two Tanzanians, Ugandan arrested in Sh3.6bn drug bust.
