Govt targets five nightclubs along Kiambu Road for noise pollution
By Lucy Mumbi |
CS Duale said there are five clubs along Kiambu Road, an area where he resides, warning that he will shut them down.
Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has reiterated that the establishment of nightclubs in residential areas is illegal.
Speaking in an interview on Wednesday, Duale said there are five clubs along Kiambu Road, an area where he resides, warning that he will shut them down.
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“We are coming for them; already they have been assessed,” he said.
He emphasised the need for compliance with regulatory measures if clubs are to operate in such zones.
“It is very illegal to put clubs in residential areas, and if you have to do it, there are certain compliance measures that you must put in place, like soundproofing,” Duale said on Citizen TV.
He warned that clubs located in residential areas will no longer be permitted to operate unless they fully comply with soundproofing and environmental laws.
CS Aden Duale speaks with anchor Jeff Koinange during the JK Live show at Citizen TV Studios on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. (Photo: Citizen TV)
“The era of impunity by club owners and private developers must end,” Duale said.
The CS recently directed the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to begin a crackdown on noise polluters, particularly from clubs, nighttime construction, improper waste disposal, and air quality.
According to Duale, the initiative will be part of a broader anti-pollution campaign led by the NEMA Police Unit.
The move aims to reduce the growing trend of pollution that has become a major concern for residents.
So far, the CS has ordered the immediate closure of Fay's Bistro Club in Kilimani following persistent noise pollution complaints from neighbouring residents.
‘‘Let this serve as a stern warning; any club operating in residential areas that continues to play loud music will face similar action. This impunity will not be tolerated,” he said on the closure of Fay's Bistro.
The closure was reportedly conducted after repeated warnings to the club's management about the excessive noise.
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