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School ordered to admit girl kicked out over dreadlocks

Court orders school to admit student kicked out because of her dreadlocks. (Beverlyne Musili, Standard)

The High Court has ordered a Nairobi school to admit a student who had been kicked out because of her dreadlocks as she waits for the verdict on her case.

Justice Chacha Mwita ordered Olympic High School to allow the girl to study on condition that she keeps her hair neat and covered by a black turban.

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