President Ruto Breaks Silence on Move By Sakaja to Close Nightclubs in Residential Areas

President William Ruto has weighed in on the move by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja to shut nightclubs in Nairobi residential areas.

The Governor on Sunday reiterated that His county government will not allow nightclubs to wreak havoc on families residing adjacent to them.

"Last call. No Nightclubs in Residential areas," the governor stated as he unveiled a team of security officers to enforce the directive.

In a rejoinder to the Sakaja's move, the President has expressed his support for the move.

He said Kenyan children deserve peace and that nightclub operators must be regulated to maintain order where they are operating.

"To Governor Sakaja, keep the noise away from our children. You have our support in ensuring that we reorganize the city. Ensure that the Standards of Nairobi are the Standards of the Capital City of Kenya," the President said on Monday

He made the remarks on Monday during the official launch of the Twiga Foods distributor centre at Tatu City.

“I know I have discussed with you this before and you have my support in ensuring we reorganise the city and make it work for all the residents," he said.

The county government revoked licenses for nightclubs domiciled in residential areas over noise pollution.

In a public notice issued Friday, acting county secretary Jairus Musumba said no nightclub license will be issued or renewed for premises operating in residential areas.

"Those already issued are hereby cancelled and the establishments may continue operating as bars and restaurants," Musumba said.

He said going forward, nightclub licences will only be issued to premises operating within the Central Business District and specified streets within select residential areas.

Musumba further instructed bars and restaurants in residential areas to operate within the specified time and control the noise emanating from their premises.

"Specifically, playing of music must stop by 10 pm," Musumba said.