Ahmednasir Calls Out Sakaja Over Noise Pollution Fight, Reveals How is Breaking the Law

Lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi has called out Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja for selectively applying the law on noise pollution. 

His comments came after Sakaja noted that he will not close down churches accused of making noises in residential areas but rather, he will engage them in dialogue to final a solution.

 It is the comment that infuriated the Lawyer who said the law does not work that way. 

The Lawyer in a tweet said the law must be applied and obeyed by all and not made to pinch a few people in society.

"If we obey the law we will not disagree. Obeying/enforcing the law is not discretionary. No one has the power to break, overlook or override the law...that is why MY Governor @SakajaJohnson is breaking the law in saying he will not enforce the law on noise pollution against churches," the lawyer said.

Sakaja while commissioning the Green Park Terminus on Thursday said he will engage churches linked to noise pollution.

"I will not close the churches. We want them to spread the gospel of obeying rules and regulations. I will initiate talks with them because we must be reasonable and accommodate each other in the city," he said.

In a circular, early in the week,  the county boss revoked licences for all nightclubs and entertainment joints operating within residential areas directing them to only operate in the CBD.

This, he said, was aimed at curbing noise pollution.

On Thursday, Sakaja said he will not revisit the issue.

"I will not go back on the abolition of bars and restaurants from residences. We have closed that chapter. Let us move on," he said.

“Those saying people will lose jobs are seeking sympathy. It is the right thing to do although it is unpopular.”