Rastafarians have a right to education, court rules

Olympic High School student Makeda Ndinda during a past interview with the Standard. [File, Standard]

A Nairobi court has declared that children with dreadlocks can continue with their education as it is their fundamental right.

High Judge Mwita Chacha yesterday ruled that the Constitution guarantees every person a right to religious faith and cutting the minor’s hair is contrary to her belief.