Four popular Nairobi night clubs face closure

Four popular Nairobi night clubs are facing closure over noise pollution.  B-Club, Kiza Club, Space Lounge and Grill and Jiweke Tavern along Ngong Road and in Kilimani were Thursday issued with notices by  National Environment Management Authority (NEMA).

NEMA and security officials led by Nairobi County Executive member in charge of environment Emma Muthoni conducted an operation in the two areas where she warned that legal action would be taken against them if they fail to adhere to the laid down regulations.

Residents have been complaining for long over the loud music that blares from the four clubs. Trouble started last Friday when police and City Hall officials raided Space Lounge and Grill and B Club, both of which are located in Kilimani, and shut them down following complaints from members of the public.

Apart from playing loud music, residents say Space Lounge and Grill is notorious for immoral activities that take place in cars parked there, which pose a bad influence to their children.

Through lawyer Cecil Miller, the residents are in court where they want action taken against B-Concept Limited, which owns B Club, Kiza Restaurant and Lounge, Space Lounge and Grill as well as Explorers Tavern.
He says the noise and indecent behaviour was affecting their children’s ability to work productively and to concentrate in school.

“Children cannot concentrate and study under these conditions,” said Miller.

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He adds that the loud music and indecent behaviour were causing the residents a lot of agony and stress, which was affecting their well-being and health, adding that because of the uncontrolled activities, residents are spending nights and weekends away from their homes.

In August 2016, Space Lounge was temporary closed by Nairobi Magistrate Mary Murage for noise pollution.

Thursday’s operation kicked off at B Club where revellers were caught unawares as the officials issued closure notices. At Space Lounge, workers denied claims they have been violating the regulations.

According to NEMA regulations, night clubs are not supposed to play music above 30 decibels. Muthoni said another operations would be conducted Friday at the four clubs to determine whether they will be in continued violation of the regulations and later extended to other night clubs in the city.