By BRIAN WASUNAMore by this AuthorAcross the world, hooded jackets and sweatshirts have different meanings that are often politically charged. In Britain, hoodies are a controversial topic and, over the years, several devolved units of the government have placed bans on hoodies. Following a wave of riots in 2011, some parts of the UK started banning wearing of hoodies. Should someone opt to pay another to take their place in court, for example, both individuals involved would face the law. In neighbouring Uganda, President Yoweri Museveni last year banned motorcyclists from wearing hoodies or covering their heads with anything short of a helmet.

Source: Daily Nation May 20, 2019 03:56 UTC