Nairobi County’s Chief Officer for Environment, Geoffrey Mosiria, has warned clubs, event organisers, and churches to keep their noise levels in check or face strict action.
Speaking on Saturday July 9, Mosiria explained that the county has launched a crackdown in areas such as Pipeline Estate, where residents have complained about excessive noise from several clubs.
He urged event organisers, especially those hosting events near residential areas, to respect the set noise limits, warning that events could be shut down if they fail to comply. The maximum allowed level is 35 decibels.
“Noise pollution has resurfaced, especially in Pipeline, Aston Villa, and Emirates. Event organisers across the city must ensure their music stays within the limits,” Mosiria said. “If we receive any complaint, we will respond immediately. We want to restore order in the city.”The county is also turning its attention to churches, especially during overnight prayer meetings, known as Keshas.
Mosiria advised church leaders to either install soundproofing or seek approval from their neighbours if they need to use loudspeakers.
“We will be addressing noise in churches too. If you have to play loud music, please soundproof your church,” he added.The announcement comes just days after Mosiria ordered the closure of a noisy motor vehicle garage in Runda Estate following persistent complaints from nearby residents.
Despite repeated warnings, the garage’s management had taken no action to reduce the noise.
On Thursday, August 7, Mosiria said security officers would be deployed to enforce the closure and stop any operations.
“If activities continue tomorrow, we will arrest and prosecute anyone found on the premises. Workers should take all their belongings home because that gate will remain closed,” he warned.
