The Nairobi County government has issued a warning to 43 bars and restaurants for noise pollution in city estates.
This has happened in the wake of the Governor’s move to tame city night clubs following public uproar over noise pollution.
Governor Sakaja, towards the end of last week, cancelled licenses for all night clubs operating in residential areas in the capital, saying his administration will henceforth not issue or renew licenses for night clubs in the areas.
In a press statement, City Hall says it has carried out a noise assessment across various establishments in the city and has now released a report warning entertainment some famous bars and eateries that were found culpable.
The county government said the 43 were served with noise improvement notices and their managers or owners arrested.
On Monday, President William Ruro assured Governor Sakaja of his support in getting rid of night clubs operating in residential areas and pledged that the national government will support the operation.
These are the full list of the clubs the county government has flagged:
1. Oysterbay bar
2. 909 Lounge
3. Quiver Lounge
4. Barizi club
5. Club 1824
6. Pistop club
7. Claret
8. Egesa Villa
9. Onyx
10. Gucci Bar (Former Uptown Grill)
11. Amazon Park M
12. Cliques Lounge
13. Oaks & Corks
14. Ferrero
15. Unnamed Miraa kiosk Menelik road, Kilimani
16. Victoria Breeze
17. The kettle House
18. Empire Lounge
19. Casa Vera Lounge
20. Roadhouse Grill
21. Blackyz Lounge
22. Gemini Bistro
23. Cigars & Booze
24. Eltaju Bistro
25. Cloud Twenty
26. Cavalli Lounge
27. Hera Aqua Gardens
28. Zinque Tavern
29. Joanna’s Kitchen
30. City Ranch
31. Miale Lounge
32. Eltajau Bistro
33. Ashaki Bar and Grill
34. Cloud 20
35. Fine Breeze Grill
36. iBury Lounge
37. The Bar Next Door
38. Claret Lounge
39. Quiver Lounge
40. Barizi Lounge
41. Egesa Lounge
42. 909 Lounge
43. Oyster Bay
City hall said that apart from noise pollution from the clubs, they had received complaints on incidences of violence, verbal abuse, breaking of glasses and some were allowing minors inside.
Also some of the bar owners were arrested, this is after it was thought they were flouting some of the said rules that were put in place. This is the first time a governor has issued warning over public joints in the country
