I am not my hair, says dreadlocked University of Nairobi student President Eddie Mwendwa June 3rd 2021 at 11:18:05 GMT +0300 Eddie Mwendwa, students president from the University of Nairobi talks to Stephen Mburu about how he keep-off campus girls who admire him. You’re the first University of Nairobi student leader donning dreadlocks. How does it make you feel? When I was elected, many had their reservations about my hairstyle, including the administration. However, dreads are just a hairstyle like any other and they don’t interfere with my leadership abilities. How do girls perceive you as a leader? Subscribe to Our Newsletter