Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja invited several stakeholders, including Nairobi County residents, to present their views on his plan to licence and operate nightclubs in residential areas.
The governor stated in a notice signed by County Secretary and Head of County Public Service, Patrick Analo Akivaga, that the public participation forum was to deliberate on a framework that would work for all parties involved.
Residents and neighbourhood associations, nightclub owners, landlord associations, and faith-based organisations were among the targeted stakeholders.
Other discussions would revolve around public input on the regulatory framework and the dissemination of information on proposed nightclub operation zones.
Participants will also discuss Sakaja’s plan to build rehabilitation centres to assist those affected by alcohol and drug abuse.
In the sector, targeted stakeholders include alcohol-affected family members, Nairobi residents, and neighbourhood associations.
Nightclub owners, faith-based organisations, spirits manufacturers, and rehabilitation centre associations are among the others.
The notice listed various locations, dates, and times for the forums across the county.
“Written memoranda may be submitted to Public Participation offices on the 8th floor, City Hall Annex or through email:publicparticipation@nairobi.go.ke on or before June 15, 2023,” the notice read in part.
Sakaja banned nightclubs from operating in residential areas on November 25, 2022, in response to numerous public complaints about noise emanating from the entertainment joints. Sakaja also prohibited all nightclubs from playing loud music after 10:00 p.m.
