Nairobi County Chief Officer of Environment Geoffrey Mosiria has proposed the relocation of entertainment joints back to the Central Business District (CBD) in a bid to revive the city’s nightlife and ease tensions in residential neighborhoods.
Speaking on Friday, August 29, Mosiria urged club owners to consider moving their establishments to the CBD, noting that this would simultaneously boost the city center’s economy and restore peace for residents living in estates currently hosting a growing number of entertainment venues.
“Walking at night in the CBD today feels lifeless, with no vibrant nightlife,” Mosiria observed. “Reviving the CBD economy requires bringing entertainment back to the city center while allowing Nairobi residents in residential areas to enjoy the peace and quiet they once had before Covid-19 disrupted both our economy and entertainment.”
Mosiria lamented the dwindling number of clubs in the CBD, contrasting it with the sharp rise of such establishments in residential areas like Kilimani, Kileleshwa, and Westlands. He stressed that the county government was committed to implementing the proposal, even if it meant making tough and unpopular decisions affecting the industry.
“This will not be an easy task. It will require some tough and perhaps unpopular decisions, but it is necessary, and we must get it right,” he added.
The proposal comes against the backdrop of Mosiria’s long-running crackdown on clubs accused of flouting noise pollution and waste disposal regulations. In September 2024, he spearheaded the closure of Quiver Steak House Kilimani after residents lodged complaints over loud music. More recently, in May 2025, the popular Habanos Club was shut down indefinitely following repeated noise complaints despite earlier orders from the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA).
Mosiria has positioned himself as a firm enforcer of county environmental laws, emphasizing that the balance between economic growth and residents’ rights must be maintained. His latest proposal signals a shift toward restructuring Nairobi’s nightlife, with the hope of restoring the CBD’s vibrancy while addressing persistent disputes between club owners and residents in residential zones.
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