Alai calls for action against noisy entertainment joints in Kileleshwa

Kileleshwa Ward Rep Robert Alai has urged authorities to crack down on several entertainment joints, which he accused of causing noise pollution in his ward.

In a letter to the Director, Nairobi Liquor Licensing Department, Alai, a renowned blogger, accused the entertainment spots of disrupting peace and tranquility in the neighbourhood.

“On behalf of the residents of Kileleshwa ward, I wish to plead with your able office to immediately rein in the listed entertainment joints that are not only being a nuisance through noise and air pollution but are also becoming a den of prostitution, drug peddlers and other social delinquents,” Alai wrote.

He cited clubs such as iBury, Kettle House, Numero Five, Viva Lounge, The Monk, Bwibo restaurant, Sufra gardens, Haven’s Lounge, Hera Aqua Garden and Slosh Bar as being notorious for noise pollution in the affluent neighborhood.

Others include Deja vu, Samaki Samaki, The bar Next door, Coyote, Tipsy Lounge in addition to Mialle, Coco Jambo and Edu’s bar.

He noted that even though some of the clubs were not located in the ward, the effects of their nuisance was hugely felt in Kileleshwa and beyond.

Prompt action

He noted that Kileleshwa residents had previously raised their complaints to the Nairobi City County through the Kileleshwa Ward Neighbourhood Association (Kiwana) or directly but without much success.

“Your prompt action will be appreciated as the clubs look like they are above every known law or regulation in the city,” the MCA complained.

He further charged that the continued operation of the clubs within Kileleshwa amounted to a violation of the residents’ right to life and a c lean and healthy environment. Alai urged the Nairobi County Government to set up special zones for clubs to operate away from residential areas.

He argued that the offending businesses did not operate within their license if any, even though some are licensed, a good number of them operate in a manner that if they are licensed, those who approved and licensed the same should be questioned.