In America, it is considered indecent for women to be bare-breasted. In Kenya, it is considered indecent for women to show the outline of themselves from the waist down. This is an African cultural issue. It is not a “holiness” or religious issue. Some younger girls in the city, however, are wearing slacks and jeans—which violates the age-old structure.
We wear skirts throughout the ENTIRE time in Kenya (even when on safari or city shopping), in order not to bring offense. We are there as ministers of the Gospel, not as tourists. Our comfort or opinions are not priority. Sharing the Gospel of Jesus IS priority.
If you are not a usual “skirt wearer,” I suggest that you find garments in a modest style and color that appeals to you. And then, “do it as unto the Lord and not unto men.”
Since I travel to Kenya on a regular basis, I wear skirts even on the plane. This way I do not offend our driver and my Kenyan friends who don’t understand American ways.
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