MCAs Protest Move to Shut Down 43 Nightclubs in Nairobi over Noise Pollution

A section of Nairobi MCAs has protested the move to close 43 nightclubs in the city over noise pollution.

Led by Kitisuru MCA Alvin Palapala, the Ward Representatives have termed the move by the Nairobi Liquor Licensing Board as oppressive, saying it will deny hundreds of people their source of income.

They further argued that the county collects millions of shillings from the entertainment joints and their closure will affect revenue collection.

“This move is worrying. These bars have employed very many people and closing them down will render many people jobless. As elected leaders, we had made a pledge to these business communities that we shall create a business-friendly environment and closing them does not look good for the county,” said Palapala.

The MCAs have proposed the formulation of strict regulations to curb the noise menace without closing down the businesses.

“We should instead come up with regulations that put measures to ensure that bars don’t have the noise that is currently causing the menace.”

This week, the liquor board commenced an operation that will see 43 bars located within residential areas in Nairobi shut down for playing loud music.

Below is a list of nightclubs earmarked for closure:

1.    Clique Lounge -Kibra
2.    Pioneer Resort -Embakasi West
3.    Sufra -Westlands
4.    Orchid Lounge -Kibra
5.    Edus Bar - Kibra
6.    La Baite Kibra/Upper Hill
7.    Quiver - Roysambu
8.    Vineyard -Roysambu
9.    Paris -Roysambu
10.    Coco Rico - Roysambu
11.    Bar Next Door - Langata
12.    Kettle House Bar Grill - Dagoretti North
13.    Enzone - Westlands
14.    Dejavu - Westlands
15.    Eden Bliss - Roysambu
16.    Castle Inn Gardens - Roysambu
17.    Havens Lounge - Dagoretti North
18.    Coyote - Westlands
19.    Tipsy Lounge -Dagoretti North
20.    Ibury Westlands
21.    Bwibo -Westlands
22.    Monk Dagoretti North
23.    Samaki Samaki - Dagorreti North
24.    Mugomoini - Dagorreti North
25.    Viva Lounge - Dagorreti North
26.    Numero 5 - Dagorreti North
27.    Marula Manuor Garden - Langata
28.    Taiyana Garden - Roysambu
29.    Marine Garden -Roysambu
30.    The Loft - Roysambu
31.    Hera Aqua Gargen - Dagorreti North
32.    Slosha Bar -
33.    Club 909-Formally Palanca - Dagoretti North kilimani
34.    Komesha Club - Kamkunji Shauri Moyo
35.    Rebar Marula Karen/Langatta
36.    Melphis Bar and Restaurant -Roysambu
37.    Black Bull - Embakasi West
38.    Gacagi Bar Next to provide \ Hospital/Embakasi Central
39.    New Galaxy Club - Kahawa West
40.    Chase Pub - TRM Mall
41.    Grace House Resort - Yaya Centre
42.    Oyster Bay - Kilimani
43.    Onyx - Ngong Road