Nairobi County enforcement officers took action against an unlicensed bar after the owner allegedly mobilized a group of youths to block a previous raid.
In a statement on Tuesday, November 18, Outgoing Nairobi County Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria said county officials, working jointly with the Liquor Licensing Board and National Police Service, conducted a raid to shut down the establishment, which has been operating without the required permits.
"Together with officers from the Liquor Licensing Board and the National Police today we conducted a raid on a wines and spirits shop that has been operating as a bar and restaurant without valid documents," he said.
Mosiria added that residents had lodged multiple complaints over the facility, citing excessive noise coming from the premises.
"We have also been receiving persistent complaints of noise pollution from area residents on the establishment," he added.
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Mosiria explained that the establishment had already been raided previously, but the operation was obstructed after the owner reportedly mobilized goons to block county officers from executing their mandate.
"During a previous raid, the owner mobilized goons to confront our officers. We confirmed that the premises still lacked the necessary documents. We took exhibits and arrested the supervisor who will be arraigned in court," he concluded.
This comes a month after Mosiria issued a warning to business owners, landlords, and property owners in Eastleigh over the improper use of drainage systems.
In a statement issued on Monday, October 20, Mosiria demanded immediate compliance with county environmental laws and threatened enforcement action against violators.
"Eastleigh impunity must be stopped! To all business owners, landlords, and building owners whose properties are next to drainage systems within 10 meters of their premises-it is your responsibility to ensure that these drainage systems are clean," he declared.
Mosiria expressed concern over the widespread practice of dumping garbage into drainage channels, a trend he said has become rampant in Eastleigh and other parts of the city.
"Drainage systems are not meant for dumping garbage, as is currently happening in Eastleigh and other parts of the city," he stated firmly.
Mosiria emphasized that property owners are legally obligated to maintain cleanliness within a 10-meter radius of their premises, particularly around drainage systems.
He cited the Nairobi City County Solid Waste Management Act of 2015 as the legal framework backing this requirement.
"The 10-meter cleaning requirement around your premises is anchored in the Nairobi City County Solid Waste Management Act of 2015. We shall take enforcement action against those who fail to comply, even after being educated and made aware of the county's environmental laws," he warned.
