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School rejects Form One student over ‘long’ hair

Sharon Akinyi in her school uniform as she clutches at a Bible at Usoko village in Kisumu West on January 10, 2018. [Photo by Denish Ochieng/Standard]

The dreams of a 17-year-old girl in Kisumu County might be shattered after she missed a Form One place because she insisted on keeping long hair.

Sharon Akinyi, who was set to join St Mark Obambo Secondary School in Kisumu West, was on Tuesday turned away after she refused to have her head shaved, citing her faith. She had met all the other requirements.

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