Written by Joyce Nzomo
Nairobi County has shut down a notorious strip club in Pipeline Estate, Embakasi West, following persistent complaints from residents about noise pollution and immoral activities in the area.
The crackdown was led by Chief Environment Officer Geoffrey Mosiria, who on August 15 visited the premises with officials from the county’s Planning and Public Health Departments.
“In response to persistent and heartfelt complaints from residents, we have moved in firmly, shut down operations, and issued strict warnings,” Mosiria said. “Further enforcement will follow to ensure this menace is permanently removed. We will not allow the well-being of Pipeline residents to be sacrificed for the selfish gains of a few.”
Residents had long protested the club’s operations, citing noise, insecurity, and exposure of children to indecent behavior.
“Such a business has no place in the heart of a community where families are striving to raise their children in a safe and decent environment. The strip club has been a direct attack on the peace, dignity, and moral fabric of the neighborhood,” Mosiria added.
The establishment had previously been ordered closed by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) on April 16 for failing to comply with noise control directives. However, it continued operating, forcing the county government to intervene.
Mosiria emphasized that the intention was not to disrupt business but to enforce compliance with environmental and zoning regulations. He also warned other operators of similar establishments in residential areas that they risk closure if they fail to adhere to the law.
NEMA has been at the forefront of cracking down on noisy entertainment venues, particularly those situated in residential zones, as part of efforts to restore order and safeguard community welfare.
