The Ministry of Public Service has set strict rules on the dressing code for non-uniformed officers in the public service.

According to a Notice released by the ministry, section F-j of the Uganda Public Service  Standing Orders 2010 provides for dress code in the public service.

“Specifically, Paragraph 4 stipulates that a public officer is required to dress decently and in the generally acceptable standards in the Ugandan community,” the notice reads in part.

“It has however been observed that the public officers have continued to dress in a manner that does not portray a good image of the service and does not fall within the generally acceptable standards in the community,” the notice further states.

For this reason, the Ministry of Public Service has set the acceptable dress code for both female and male public officers.

Female Public Officers are required to dress in a skirt or dress that is not above the knees, with a long or short sleeved blouse. They should ensure that the clothing covers up cleavage, navel, knees and the back.

They are also not to be allowed at work with, sleeveless blouses,  flat shoes, colored hair, chandelier earrings or tight fitting dresses and skirts.

Meanwhile, male public officers are required to dress in neat trousers, long-sleeved shirts, Jacket , a tie and black or brown shoes.

According to the notice, Male Public Officers shall not be allowed to wear open shoes and tight fitting trousers at office premises.

Read the Notice on Acceptable Office Dress Code from the Ministry of Public Service: