- When Members of Parliament wear school uniforms while visiting schools
- We must be careful not to throw stones while living in glass houses
By mwalimu Amunga
The issue of school uniforms being used by barmaids in Nakuru raises important questions.
Much has been said about a club in Nakuru that dressed its waitresses in what appeared to be school uniforms. As expected, the usual Kenyan hypocrisy has surfaced—calls to close the club and arrest its owner have been loud.
But before we jump to conclusions, let us ask: What exactly is a school uniform? Can we clearly define it? How does it look? Must it always be a skirt, blouse, tie, or socks of a certain color?
Has any particular school complained that its uniform was being misused in a bar? Did those outfits carry a school badge or emblem? If not, can we really say they are “school uniforms”?
And let’s push the debate further. When Members of Parliament wear school uniforms while visiting schools, is that acceptable? When choirs perform in outfits styled like uniforms, or when flight attendants wear attire that resembles one, do we cry foul?
We must be careful not to throw stones while living in glass houses. Let us first define what a school uniform is—before condemning those who might simply be using clothing for themed entertainment.
