Nairobi governor Mike Sonko and his deputy Polycarp Igathe at a past event. [PHOTO/the-star.co.ke]
Nairobi governor Mike Sonko has closed a number of bars in the CBD.
The governor's closures targetted bars that were noisy.
In a notice closing the houses with immediate effect, Sonko said he was working on the recommendation of Nairobi liquor licencing board officials in collaboration with those from the national government.
The governor insisted he would follow the policy to the last bar breaking the rules.
He said the operation will not just target closing of bars but that they would also jail those found guilty.
Here is his statement:
PUBLIC NOTICE: IMMEDIATE CLOSURE OF ALL NOISY BARS IN NAIROBI
Yesterday Nairobi liquor licencing board officials in collaboration with those from the national government conducted a stint operation within Nairobi CBD and its environs to arrest bars and clubs owners who play loud music in their Bars.
The ongoing operation will see law offenders prosecuted and jailed for failing to adhere to rules and regulations.
We will continue with the operations in the city until law and order is kept.The move was brought forward after we received several complaints from estates, schools, worship places like churches and mosques.We should foster in building the future of our youths because they are our tomorrow’s leaders.The clubs in posh areas including mine will not be spared too.
The move was brought forward after we received several complaints from estates, schools, worship places like churches and mosques.
We should foster in building the future of our youths because they are our tomorrow’s leaders.
The clubs in posh areas including mine will not be spared too.