Residents of Nairobi’s upmarket Karen suburb have called for the closure of media personality Betty Kyallo’s restaurant — The Summer House — for being too loud.
In a statement dated November 25 from the Karen Lang’ata District Association addressed to the Nairobi City County Government, the residents express their displeasure with The Summer House.
They say the restaurant has caused unprecedented noise pollution by playing loud music at night, causing inconvenience and discomfort to those who live near it.
Association Chairperson Silalteh Samora demanded that the county government moves with speed and close the restaurant and withdraw any approvals or licenses issued to the owner.
“We are aggrieved that The Summer House, which opened its doors to the public two months ago, did not follow the prerequisite process when seeking to develop the property as is required by the law,” the chairperson said.
The restaurant, which opened nearly three months ago, was launched on November 18. Some of the notable guests at the launch were members of the first family, footballers MacDonald Mariga and his brother Victor Wanyama, and former Lang’ata MP Nixon Korir.
