Melania Trump in pith helmet on Kenya safari likened to colonialist

Hat originally worn in 19th century by explorers has become symbol of colonial rule

Melania Trump has prompted consternation, some anger and much derision by choosing a pith helmet – a symbol of colonial rule across Africa – as headwear for a brief safari in Kenya.

On the penultimate day of her tour of the continent – her first solo trip overseas – the first lady visited an orphanage in Nairobi before heading to a national park near the city.

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