What to Wear
Women are expected to dress modestly in East Africa. The more rural you go, the more this is true. Trousers (long and short) are not culturally acceptable for women in public ministry except in urban areas. Since it is hard to differentiate when and where it is appropriate we make it a general rule. Please wear calf-length skirts. Wear loose-fitting tops, which cover shoulders and front (short-sleeved, not sleeveless).
Men are requested to wear collared shirts (termed “button-down” in USA) and trousers (chinos or kakis are OK but no blue jeans). Ties are preferred when preaching or teaching in Church or crusade.
Open shoes are OK if you find them more comfortable in the heat, but prepare with repellent if sensitive to insects. Long sleeved tops are also helpful in the evenings.
Other Suggestions
The climate is warm and humid at around 25-30ºC during the day, but it can get cooler in the evenings and during the rainy seasons (Apr-May and Oct-Nov). Be ready with a light sweater.
Bring a light waterproof raincoat, as it sometimes rains in the afternoons and anytime during the rainy season.
Assume no laundry service. Bring enough shirts for one-a-day (unless doing your own laundry) and due to dust and mud, bring one skirt for every two days (women only) or one pair of trousers (men only) for every two days. Alternatively, bring some camping cold-water detergent.
A few coat hangers.