Court of Appeal overturns decision banning hijab

Muslim pupils wearing hijab during an English lesson at Central Girls Primary School on 4th May 2015./Andrew Kasuku
Muslim pupils wearing hijab during an English lesson at Central Girls Primary School on 4th May 2015./Andrew Kasuku

The Court of Appeal yesterday overturned a High Court decision that outlawed Muslim girls from wearing hijab in schools. Judges Philip Waki, Roselyne Nambuye and Patrick Kiage said girls have the religious right to wear it alongside their school uniforms.

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