Kenya speaker bans Kaunda suit, African dress in parliament

Kenya's President WIlliam Ruto in a Kaunda suit. PHOTO | NMG

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Kenya's parliament Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has cracked down on what he described as inappropriate attire worn by MPs, even banning traditional African dress and safari-style suits favoured by President William Ruto.

Wetang'ula told lawmakers they must abide by the assembly's sartorial rules, lashing out at "emerging fashion trends that now threaten the established parliamentary dress code".