- Bomet University has tightened student grooming and dressing requirements for the new semester.
- The institution has prohibited revealing attire, Crocs, clogs and bathroom slippers on campus.
- Students who fail to comply may be denied access to lectures and university facilities.
Bomet University has issued new directives on student grooming, dressing and footwear, warning learners against attire considered inappropriate for the academic environment.
In an internal memo dated September 2, 2026, and signed by Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic and Student Affairs) Prof. Patrick Ojera, the university said it had observed with concern that some students were wearing clothing and footwear deemed unsuitable while on campus.
The institution reminded all students to maintain decent, modest and appropriate standards of dress and grooming during lectures, practical sessions and official university functions.
Among the items strictly prohibited are clothes that expose the belly, waistline, undergarments or cleavage.
Students have also been directed to maintain proper hair and general grooming standards.
The university further banned what it described as inappropriate casual footwear, specifically mentioning Crocs, clogs and bathroom slippers.
The directive comes as the university begins its September–December 2026 semester, with classes having commenced on September 2.
Non-compliant students face restricted access
Bomet University said security personnel, lecturers and authorised university staff have been instructed to deny access to university facilities to students who fail to comply with the prescribed standards.
The administration urged students to adhere to the requirements, saying the measures are intended to uphold academic, moral and professional standards within the institution.
The university’s existing student regulations also require learners to wear acceptable and appropriate attire, particularly when attending lectures, practical sessions and other university functions.
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The latest directive has consequently placed greater emphasis on personal grooming and appearance as part of maintaining discipline and a conducive learning environment on campus.
By Jeff Kirui
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