Kitenge goes to the office: the new rules of workwear

Bright kitenge prints, once saved for Fridays and weddings, are now common in Kampala offices.

Designers say more clients are ordering tailored kitenge suits and dresses for work.

Fabric traders at Owino say sales of office-weight prints have risen this year.

Stylists suggest pairing one printed piece with plain colours for a sharper look.

Several banks and firms now allow kitenge as standard office wear.