Local barber shops are on the spot for playing music that affects the public.
Kisumu East Officer in Charge of Police Division Musa Kongoli has warned the barbers to tone down on playing loud music in their business premises or risk hefty penalties.
Speaking from his Kisumu Central Police Headquarters office, Kingoli noted that most local barber shops play loud music that affects both their customers and other residents.
“The local barber shops have a culture of playing very loud music and this has been going on for a very long time. They have not only become a nuisance to only their customers but also to other residents living near the barber shops,” he said.
Kingoli added, “We have often, in the past, warned them against playing loud music that bothers neighbours and customers but it seems like they have turned a deaf ear on the police.”
The OCPD told the press that action will be taken against barber shops that are found playing loud music near residential areas.
At the same time, Kongoli asked National Environment Management Authority (Nema) to conduct a spot check on local barber shops in the area and bring to book those going against the rules and regulations on noise pollution.