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State workers to wear ‘made in Kenya’ clothes on Fridays, public holidays

Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho (centre) and other senior government officials donned African attire at this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations in Mombasa on Sunday. FILE PHOTO | NMG

By  NICHOLAS KOMU

Government workers have been directed to wear Kenya-made African clothes on Fridays and public holidays in the latest onslaught on second hand (mitumba) imports.

In a circular from the office of the Attorney General dated October 17, 2019, government staff have been asked to ensure the clothes are tailored to suit work environment.

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