Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai started a revolution to shut down noisy pubs in neighbourhoods.
He has been successful so far in his ward.
The fire that he started has caught up as residents within Nairobi have woken up and are up in arms with noisy joints in their neighbourhoods.
Forty three (43) pubs in Nairobi, including high-end ones, are facing closure according to the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA).
“The County Liquor Board has received complaints from various Resident Associations and the General Public on excessive noise and vibration on licensed liquor premises. The complaints have also been received by the County Environment Compliance and Enforcement officers and despite arrests and arraignment in court, the proprietors have refused to comply and continue to contravene the stipulated licensing conditions. By a copy of this Memo you are instructed to Start the process of cancellation, revocation and closing down the under-listed premises as per the provision of the Nairobi City County Alcoholic Drinks Control and Licensing Act 2014 in line with Section 21(1) and 35(3). You are advised to Co-opt technical teams from urban planning and County NEMA to offer Technica} advice and support,” NEMA’s statement said in part.
NEMA requires that noise levels from pubs do not exceed 35 decibels, according to the provisions of the Environmental Management and Coordination Act CAP 387 and the Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution Control regulations of 2009.
In Umoja 1 Estate, Egesa East Villa, a popular restaurant that attract ohangla and rhumba fans has escaped the axe.
Egesa always plays loud music throughout the night and it is exceedingly noisy on Fridays and Saturdays.
Thank you Director – Liquor Licensing for acting so fast.
The whole of Nairobi must experience sanity. #PunguzaKelele pic.twitter.com/sty3ehJrMU
— Robert ALAI (@RobertAlai) October 3, 2022