This archive report was first published on 21 October 2019.
Published on October 21, 2019, a photo of a banner inscribed with the words, “Mavazi yasiyofaa kanisani (dress code which isn’t allowed in the house of the Lord)” has gone viral.
The banner, displayed over the gate of the church, features photos of a woman showing off her cleavage, bareback, wearing a body-hugging dress and even showing off a tummy in a crop top and high waist jeans.
Reactions to the banner have been mixed, with some people praising the church for taking a stand against what they see as immodest dress.
Henry Mutua commented, “Nice one. Some of these women distract us, especially during sermons. Someone in church with her cleavage out, exposing her thighs yet we have children in this holy place. It’s time they ban high heels, makeup, and even wigs. Recently during a midweek service at our church, three women lost their wigs during deliverance.”
Others, however, have criticized the church for being judgmental and hypocritical.
Wambui Ndabi said, “People can wear decently just for the 2-hour mass but their hearts and deeds are totally opposite of what we are commanded to do. So, let God be the judge.”
