Nairobi County government has revoked all licenses for nightclubs and liquor stores in residential areas.
The county also stated that no nightclub licenses would be issued or renewed for establishments located outside of the city center.
“Those already issued [with licenses] are hereby canceled, and the establishments may continue to operate as bars and restaurants,” said Jairus Musumba, head of county public service.
“Henceforth, nightclub licenses will be issued to premises only within the central business district and specified streets in other non-residential areas.”
These changes, Mr Musumba said, take effect immediately.
“Bars and restaurants in residential areas must operate within the specified time and control noise emanating from their premises. Specifically, playing of music must stop by 10pm,” Mr Musumba said.
The closure comes weeks after numerous complaints were launched against noisy clubs located within city estates.
The county alongside NEMA had initially shut down five bars around the Kilimani estate.
