Residents of Parklands in Nairobi have urged police to investigate an upcoming eatery joint that is slowly morphing into yet another loud bar, despite the county government’s ban on noisy nightclubs in residential areas.
Last month, Governor Johnson Sakaja controversially revoked all licences for nightclubs and liquor stores within residential areas, a move that has attracted the full support of president William Ruto.
Affected residents are up in arms, demanding that relevant authorities should visit the area for inspection and take possible legal action against the owner of the new entertainment joint right in the middle of their houses.
The business located directly opposite KenGen House along Kolobot road, has disguised itself as “Blessed Butchery and Hotel”, as the proprietor angles to transform it into a full-fledged nightclub.
“This kind of cat-and-mouse game where guys pretend to be initially putting up a hotel and butchery before transforming into a club has been the trend in this area and this should come to a stop,” a resident lamented.
Other sources reliably informed us that the place is currently undergoing an illegal extension of a veranda that touches the road, and a canopy shade designed to describe it as a sports bar has already been erected.
The mysterious owner is a city tycoon who has pocketed authorities and brags to be only a phone call away from those in charge of the current government.
It is quite baffling how he has gathered the confidence to set up a new club within the estate, at a time the county government had declared that no nightclub licenses would be issued or renewed for establishments outside the city centre.
Governor Sakaja launched the crackdown following numerous complaints from the city residents about noise emanating from bars.
President Ruto consequently supported the move, urging the governor to protect children from noise.
“Governor Sakaja, please keep the noise away from our children. You have our support,” Ruto said.
A number of bodies, including the Kenya Alliance of Residents association, through its CEO, Ochieng, have supported the ongoing crackdown on noisy bars.
