The County Assembly of Nairobi has directed Governor Johnson Sakaja to lift the order on the closure of night clubs issued on November 25.
Governor Sakaja had cancelled licenses for night clubs operating in residential areas following public uproar over noise pollution.
According to the MCAs, the order “was not clear and it is affecting all the night clubs, even those that are compliant.”
On Thursday,Members of the County Assembly adopted the report tabled by the Sectoral Committee on Culture and Community Services.
The report was as a result of a petition by the Pubs, Entertainment and Restaurant Association of Kenya (PERAK).
Consequently, the MCAs have now directed the enforcement officers from the County Government and the national police to immediately cease to enforce the order pending its clarification.
“The County Executive Department of Urban Planning to come up with a clear definition of a residential area and commercial area,” the County Assembly added.
Additionally, the MCAs want a review of the revoked license for the night clubs that are compliant.
At the same time,they have given PERAK six to 12 months to ensure that all the night clubs and restaurants within residential areas are soundproof.
Governor Sakaja has revoked all operating licenses for clubs and entertainment joints operating within residential areas.
