Now Mutula disowns miniskirts

By Allan Kisia

Education minister Mutula Kilonzo has said he has no apologies over his ‘support” for mini-skirts in schools.

In a surprise turn of events, the minister said he never advocated for mini-skirts among school girls as reported in the media.

Mutula  said he certainly will not resign as Education minister as demanded by a section of  Christian and Muslim leaders.

The minister explained that he only advocated for skirts that girls would feel comfortable in.

“Why would I apologise for something I did not do. I am even against mini-skirts at the work place,” he stated.

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Mutula warned that he will sue media houses that continue to say he is advocating for mini-skirts in schools.

“I am watching the media with a sharp lawyer’s eyes. I will certainly sue if this continues,” he threatened.

Mutula announced that he will on Thursday show Kenyans a sample of a skirt he is advocating for.

“On Thursday, I will show Kenyans the kind of skirt I am talking about and then bishops will tell me if the sample undermines morality,” he added.

The minister made the remarks at a Nairobi hotel while opening a workshop on peace building through education.

Mutula sparked off a controversial debate by when he reportedly said school girls should be allowed in miniskirts at school.

Mutula’s miniskirt statement came  hot on the heels of a school uniform protest that saw students at Rwathia Secondary in Murang’a go on strike.

Mutula allegedly said students should be allowed to wear the mini skirts which would identify them as Kenyan citizens and not nuns.

The Rwathia students who went on strike three weeks ago had complained that their new purple skirts were too long, ugly and not meant for their age.

They however demanded the shorter and more ‘appealing if not revealing’ uniform.

Mutula said Kenyans should not waste time engaging in the debate arguing that the media misreported him.

“Even in the 1960s and 1970s when mini-skirts were popular, I used to avoid women with short skirts and dresses,” he added.

 He reiterated that girls should dress well in school for learning to be easier.

“When girls are in comfortable skirts, they will have the confidence and education matters will be smooth,” he added.

He further stated that girls should dress for themselves and not for their parents or boys.

“It’s a child’s right to feel comfortable,” added the Education minister.