Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has directed the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) officials to launch a major crackdown on noise pollution and improper waste disposal in Nairobi.
In a statement on Tuesday, October 22, Duale stated that the crackdown will target noisy nightclubs and nighttime construction sites.
"I have directed NEMA's Nairobi office to launch a major crackdown on pollution, targeting noise from clubs, nighttime construction, improper waste disposal and air quality," Duale stated.
The CS maintained that the multi-agency operation will be led by the NEMA Police Unit and that it marks the beginning of a nationwide anti-pollution campaign.
He further noted that NEMA will not permit nightclubs in residential areas unless they fully comply with environmental laws.
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"Going forward, NEMA will not permit clubs in residential areas unless they fully comply with soundproofing and environmental laws. The era of impunity by club owners and private developers must end," Duale stated.
His directive comes after he ordered the closure of the Fay Bistro Club in Kilimani Estate due to noise pollution.
In a statement, the CS noted that the establishment had violated various laws governing the operations of entertainment joints regarding noise pollution.
"I have ordered the immediate closure of Fay's Bistro club in Kilimani, Nairobi, for noise violations. The NEMA Director General, accompanied by the NEMA Police unit, is on-site to enforce the closure," the CS noted.
Following Duale's order, officials from Nairobi County and the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) were on site on Sunday, October 20, to enforce the closure.
