Nairobi Governor Sakaja Revokes Licenses for Night Clubs Operating in Residential Areas
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has revoked the licenses of all nightclubs operating in residential areas following a public outcry over noise pollution.
Sakaja said the county government will no longer issue or renew licenses for nightclubs in residential areas and those already in existence will be allowed to operate only as bars and restaurants.
“Henceforth night club licenses will be issued to premises only within the Central Business District and specified streets in other non-residential areas,” Nairobi County Secretary Dr. Jairus Musumba said in a statement.
“Bars and restaurants in residential areas must operate within the specified time and control noise emanating from their premises. Specifically, playing of music must stop by 10pm.”
The governor also ordered all liquor selling premises in the county to provide sufficient parking for clientele, warning that vehicles causing obstruction along roads and footpaths will be impounded.
The move comes two months after the Sakaja administration rejected the planned shutdown of at least 43 nightclubs in the city’s uptown residences over noise pollution.
At the time, Nairobi Deputy Governor Njoroge Muchiri said the county government would not close any bar as long as they are compliant with the law.
Speaking after a consultative meeting with members of the Bar Owners Association and Residents’ Association, Muchiri said the current leadership is focused on expanding the business environment and creating more job opportunities.
"We are about creating opportunities and developing a conducive environment for the business community to thrive, not closing down people's business in Nairobi, but people must also comply to the laws governing the running of the business," Muchiri said.
Comments (4)
Quiet night will remove Nairobi list from one huge slum where residents couldn't sleep due to disgusting urban planning. It's one thing to be urbanized but another to do proper urban planning with quality of life in mind.
I was thinking about urban planning as well. Usually bars ,and noisy establishments have to be so many feet from residential places,and noise ordinance is strictly adhered to.
So how did we let bars,and noisy restaurants in residential places clearly mindful that the two cannot cordially exist without restraining laws. Was it the work of cartels,and cash exchanging hands?
Anyway, what I wanted to say is that,Nairobi is over crowded .We need to move the city somewhere like Isiolo,and start with proper planning.
Babies are asleep way before 10pm! They need to have noise proof buildings or shut down by 8pm!!! Tuachane na walevi!!!
Is this The same Governor who Advocated for Loud music in Public transportation? Ni kweli Ako na Fake degree.