Court Orders School in Nairobi to Readmit Rastafarian Girl Sent Home for Wearing Dreadlocks
A Nairobi court has ordered Olympic High School to allow Rastafarian girl, who was sent home for wearing dreadlocks, resume her studies pending determination of the case on May 3rd, 2019.
In its ruling on Tuesday, the court has also directed the form one student to keep her hair neat and fully cover it using a turban.
The ruling comes after the girl's father, Julius Wambua Mwendwa, alias Prophet, sued the school over what he terms as discrimination against his daughter.
Mwendwa says that his family, including his daughter, subscribes to the Rastafari faith and wants the court to compel the school to readmit his daughter without forcing her to shave the dreadlocks.
The girl was sent home to trim the dreadlocks on January 10th by the school's deputy principal, days after she was admitted to form one.
In court papers, Mwendwa claims that the school subjected his daughter to discrimination on the basis of her religious belief.
“I have sought an audience with the deputy headteacher, headmaster, and education officer based in Kibra and explained that the dreadlocks are as a result of cultural and religious beliefs and no one has listened to us,” Mwendwa says in his suit.
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Mahakma yetu imeamua vizuri…
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Mahakma yetu imeamua vizuri. Hongereni sana. Pia ningependa kuwakumbusheni mmkumbushe mkristo Matiang'i amrudishe mwananchi wetu (Miguna Miguna) katika nchi ya Kenya kama mlivyomwambia haraka kama iwezekanavyo.
mkristo Matiang'i anafikiri tumesahau alivyomtendea kinyama ndugu yetu Miguna.
Msituletee sigara Kubwa…
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In reply to Mahakma yetu imeamua vizuri… by Imara Daima (not verified)
Msituletee sigara Kubwa tafadhali.🙏
The judge is spot on. This…
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The judge is spot on. This madness has to stop. Let's go back to our roots and who we are. Thanks to this parent who has refused to buy into coon mentality.
Body language Speaks louder…
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In reply to The judge is spot on. This… by Mugikuyu (not verified)
Body language Speaks louder than Words. And this one Speaks of a Family that smokes Bhangi.
If our politicians to the…
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In reply to Body language Speaks louder… by Sober (not verified)
If our politicians to the likes of Sonko are always stoned with weed in the parliament, why not the citizens?
Afadhali bhangi kuliko meth…
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In reply to Body language Speaks louder… by Sober (not verified)
Afadhali bhangi kuliko meth. Hiyo ndio unakula.
Culture,mores,and laws are…
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Culture,mores,and laws are truly dynamic and are always evolving to adapt with times.When I was growing up such matters were of least concern to parents,and pupils;at least those I knew.Even right now in many parts of western Kenya, many children,both boys and girls cut their hair short as a school policy.I have yet to see aparent raise ruckus over it.
Ithinks schools are struggling with what is appropriate.This is simple.The question should be, is the hair,or outfit disruptive,and thus not conducive to learning environment?
It probably is possible that we are making a mountain out of a mole hill.Some of you may remember a 70+ illiterate Kenyan who was allowed to attend standard one with 7 year olds . The kids got curious for awhile,then mzee just became "one of them".
Some of these policies that have been in place for over 100 years have to be questioned for their relevance in today's world.
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Kenyans are so dumb, the…
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Kenyans are so dumb, the British used to jail people with locks and they still foll the dumb policy, horse wigs are better. In the US you can work anywhere with that hair! Wajinga nyinyi!!@
Our society is still in…
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Our society is still in stone age when it comes to diversity. No wonder we are more concerned about appearances and dress codes that what we need to be doing in schools- to educate critical and ethical minded citizens who can contribute to the growth and well being of our nation. No wonder our graduates can tell you more about the subjects they studied and scores but few are comfortable with the skills and competencies, and ethical standards for responsible living and productivity.
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