Kenya’s parliament bans famous Kaunda suit

In late fall, lawmakers in Kenya got a dressing down. The speaker of Kenya’s parliament announced a ban on certain forms of clothing, including a suit popularized by former President of Zambia Kenneth Kaunda. The ban caused some controversy in Kenya, especially because the suit has become a favorite of the country’s president. Host Marco Werman spoke with The World’s Africa Correspondent Halima Gikandi, reporting from Nairobi.This story originally aired on Nov. 30, 2023.

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