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Let's not skirt around this issue but your dress cannot be, never was and never will be your choice

Businesswoman Esther Akoth 'Akothee' visits parliament

Towards the end of last year, Esther Akoth-popularly known as “Akothee” visited parliament buildings in Nairobi but was barred from entry. Reason? She was “improperly” dressed — in a mini skirt.

Rather than call the police or arrest her for conspiracy to corrupt public morals, MP David ole Sankok braved the stigma of her presence and only fled for cover when female members of parliament led by MP Soitan Tuya dashed out with a Lesso and covered her “nakedness”!

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