Felix Koskei Asks Kenyans To Wear Casuals For 7 Days Until Jamhuri Day: "Let's Rock"

• Head of Public Service Felix Koskei said the casual attire should amplify the continental youth meeting, the YouthConnekt Africa Summit, which Kenya is hosting
• Koskei said Kenyans should wear jerseys for their favourite teams beginning Wednesday, December 6, until December 12
• The summit is being hosted by the Government of Kenya in partnership with the YouthConnekt Africa Hub and UNDP

Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Nairobi - Head of Public Service and State House Chief of Staff Felix Koskei has asked Kenyans to wear casual attire as a way of appreciating the Jamhuri Day celebration theme.

Ahead of the Jamhuri Day celebrations, Koskei said the government is hosting the Africa YouthConnekt Summits.

Felix Koskei: Why Kenyans should wear casuals

In a statement, Koskei said Kenyans should wear stylish and presentable casual clothes for seven days beginning Wednesday, December 6.

"Starting tomorrow until Jamhuri Day, let's embrace dress-down, stylish and presentable casual wear, amplifying the Africa YouthConnekt Summit vibes that we're proudly hosting from Dec. 8-11," Koskei said.

According to the Chief of Staff, Kenyans are free to wear sports jerseys for their favourite Kenyan or African team.

"Show your spirit by donning a jersey from your favourite Kenyan or African team, whether it's Athletics, Harambee Stars, Shujaa, or Malkia. Let's rock those jerseys with pride!" he added.

Why Wetang'ula banned Kaunda suits in parliament

In other news, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula banned unofficial outfits, including Kaunda suits and traditional attire.

Wetang'ula was addressing the Members of Parliament on Tuesday, November 28, when he mentioned several MPs who had walked into parliament with inappropriate dress codes.

“I direct that all members must observe Rule 9 of the Speaker’s Rules on Dress Code, not only in the Chamber but also in committee, lounges, and dining areas,” he said.

He added:

"Kaunda suits are not permitted in the chambers, committees, lounges, and dining areas. Moreover, hats and caps for men, traditional and cultural attire, whether long or short sleeves, is not permitted until such a time as there is an agreed standard of national dress code that manifests the national cultures that the house reviews its territorial standards to define the bounds applicable to traditional or casual attire in the dress code that the honourable speaker may have otherwise directed."