- Egerton University has issued a fresh directive warning students against wearing attire considered inappropriate on campus.
- The institution has prohibited several types of clothing, including ripped jeans, mini-skirts and transparent attire.
- Jeff Kirui reports that staff have also been directed not to serve students dressed indecently.
Egerton University has issued a fresh directive tightening its dress code, warning students against wearing attire deemed inappropriate while on campus.
In an internal memo dated September 22, 2026, the Dean of Students Office reminded learners of the university’s regulations governing student conduct and discipline.
The university said it had observed what it termed indecent dressing among some students and urged all learners to dress in a modest and appropriate manner.
The directive lists micro and mini-skirts, skin-tight trousers, ragged, torn or ripped jeans, tube-cut blouses and T-shirts, low-cut blouses and dresses, micro-shorts and transparent clothing among attire considered unacceptable.
Also prohibited are sleeveless T-shirts, clothing that exposes bra straps or the chest, T-shirts bearing obscene messages and sagging trousers.
The university further stated that slippers, Crocs and plastic shoes would not be considered official wear and should not be worn within the institution.
Students have been warned that failure to comply with the directive could lead to disciplinary action.
Staff directed to enforce dress code
The Dean of Students Office also directed university staff not to serve students who report to offices dressed in what the institution considers indecent attire.
The memo, signed by the Acting Dean of Students, Dr Japhet, was copied to the Vice Chancellor, Deputy Vice Chancellors responsible for Administration, Research and Student Affairs, the Principal of the College of Health Sciences, Chief Finance Officer and Senior Legal Officer.
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The latest directive comes as universities across the country continue to enforce institutional regulations governing student conduct, appearance and discipline.
By Jeff Kirui
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