Nairobi residents have been urged to boycott entertainment joints operating unlawfully in residential areas and contributing to noise pollution. Geoffrey Mosiria, the County Chief Officer for the Environment, made the appeal on Wednesday, August 20, as the county intensified its crackdown on noisy establishments.
Mosiria noted that several clubs, particularly those along Kangundo Road, have continued operations despite repeated warnings and notices from the county. He revealed that some establishments have even obtained court orders to prevent closure, complicating enforcement efforts.
“Some of these establishments have obtained court orders to stop us from shutting them down, making our work difficult. I call upon city residents to boycott those operating unlawfully in residential areas. We will not sit idly by while residents endure this,” Mosiria said.
He added that restoring law and order in the city requires collaboration between residents and authorities. “We must do what is right and restore order in the city,” he emphasized.
The statement followed action taken against a club on Kangundo Road after neighbours complained of persistent loud music. According to Mosiria, the venue, situated directly opposite a residential area, lacked soundproofing and ignored county notices.
“People in our city are suffering from noise pollution. They have been served with notices, but there has been no compliance,” he explained.
The fresh directive comes two weeks after the county launched a wide-ranging crackdown on clubs, churches, and event organisers over noise pollution. Early last month, Mosiria had announced that his department, working with law enforcement officers, would target entertainment venues, especially those in residential zones, that had attracted numerous complaints.
Event organisers were similarly cautioned to avoid hosting events in residential areas unless they adhered to strict noise limits. The county set the maximum permissible level at 35 decibels.
Churches, especially during overnight prayer sessions, were also warned against excessive noise. Mosiria advised them to install soundproofing materials or seek consent from neighbours if they intended to play loud music.
“If we get any complaint, we shall respond because we want to restore order in the city,” Mosiria concluded.
