Two Nairobi MCAs kicked out for inappropriate dress code

Sarangombe MCA Lawrence Otieno. [Samson Wire, Standard]

Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

In 2013, Speaker Francis Ole Kaparo was also faced with a similar situation where the then MP for Gatundu North, Patrick Muiruri said Hon Gor Sungu was not properly dressed.

The legislator was then asked to rise and Hansard records show that the House chanted 'shame, shame', indicating that they unanimously agreed that Sungu was improperly dressed.

He was then asked to leave the House.

'African' attire has also been a bone of contention in Parliament and on July 10, 2003, Koigi Wamwere was told he was not properly dressed, as decent as he may have been.

The House then agreed that members would not enter the Chamber, lounges, committee rooms and the dining area without proper dressing.

Proper dressing was described as a coat, collar, tie, long-sleeved shirt, long trousers, socks and shoes or service uniform for men.

Women were advised to put on decent business wear.