Nairobi County government through it’s governor Johnson Sakaja had previously revoked all licenses for night clubs and liquor stores within residential areas.

However, the county further said no night club licenses would be issued or renewed for establishments outside the city centre.

“Those already issued [with licenses] are hereby cancelled and the establishments may continue operating as bar and restaurants,” head of county public service Jairus Musumba said.
“Henceforth, night club 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.

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Consequently, there have been a number of complaints from the city residents on noise emanating from bars, restaurants, night clubs and liquor stores within residential areas.