Richard Ngatia Saves 43 Popular Nairobi Clubs From Looming Closure

He added that the temporary relief was necessary so that the clubs' owners can engage with Nairobi residents to come up with an operating model that would suit everyone.

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Oct 4, 2022 - 06:18
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Richard Ngatia Saves 43 Popular Nairobi Clubs From Looming Closure
Quiver Lounge along Thika Road. /MARVIN CHEGE.VIRALTEAKE

Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) chairperson Richard Ngatia has come to the rescue of 43 Nairobi clubs which were ordered to be closed down over noise pollution.

In a statement on Monday, October 3, Ngatia revealed that he bagged a deal with Nairobi City County Alcoholic Drinks Control and Licencing Board to temporarily stop the directive from taking effect, which would have triggered a crisis in the entertainment sector.

He added that the temporary relief was necessary so that the clubs' owners can engage with Nairobi residents to come up with an operating model that would suit everyone.

Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) chairman, Richard Ngatia. /CAPITAL GROUP

"The board agreed not to close any bars till such dialogue has ensued," Ngatia, who had expressed interest in vying for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat under Azimio la Umoja Coalition in the August 9 polls, stated.

During the dialogue period, the businessman advised the entertainment joints to follow the stipulated guidelines regarding noise pollution in residential areas to the latter.

He also directed business owners to ensure their patrons and customers do not cause traffic disruption and aggravate the standoff with the residents.

Director of Liquor Licensing Hesbon Agwena earmarked the long list of city clubs in a letter to county technical teams including security, health officials and the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA).

Hesbon revealed that the County Liquor Board had received complaints about excessive noise and vibration on licensed liquor premises from various resident associations and the general public, leading to inspection due to non-compliance.

“The complaints have also been received by the County Environment Compliance and Enforcement officers and despite arrests and arraignment in court, the proprietors have refused to comply and continue to contravene the stipulated licensing conditions,” Hesbon wrote in the letter.

“By a copy of this Memo you are instructed to start the process of cancellation, revocation and closing down the under-listed premises as per the provision of the Nairobi City County Alcoholic Drinks Control and Licensing Act 2014 in line with Section 21(1) and 35 (3)."

The full list of clubs that were to be targeted included:

1. Clique Lounge – Kibra

2. Pioneer Resort – Embakasi West

3. Sufra – Westlands

4. Orchid Lounge – Kibra

5. Edus Bar – Kibra

6. La Baite – Kibra/Upperhill

7. Quiver – Roysambu

8. Vineyard – Roysambu

9. Paris – Roysambu

10. Coco Rico – Roysambu

11. Bar Next Door – Lang'ata

12. Kettle House Bar and Grill – Gagoretti North

13. Enzone – Westlands

14. Dejavu – Westlands

15. Eden Bliss – Roysambu

16. Castle Inn Gardens – Roysambu

17. Havens Lounge – Dagoretti North

18. Coyote – Westlands

19. Tipsy Lounge – Dagoretti North

20. Ibury – Westlands

21. Bwibo – Westlands

22. Monk – Diorite North

23. Samaki Samaki – Dagoretti North

24. Mugomoini – Dagoretti North

25. Viva Lounge – Dagoretti North

26. Numero 5 – Dagoretti North

27. Marula Manuor Garden – Langata

28. Taiyana Garden – Roysambu

29. Marine Garden – Roysambu

30. The Loft – Roysambu

31. Hera Aqua Gargen – Dagoretti North

32. Slosha Bar

33. Club 909-Formerly Palanca – Dagoretti North Kilimani

34. Komesha Club – kamkunji Shauri Moyo

35. Rebar Marula – Karen/Langata

36. Memphis Bar and Restaurant – Roysambu

37. Black Bull – Embakasi West

38. Gacagi Bar

The Loft Lounge in Nairobi. /CAPITAL GROUP

39. New Galaxy Club – Kahawa West

40. Chase Pub – TRM Mall

41. Grace House Resort – Yaya Centre

42. Oyster Bay – Kilimani

43. Onyx – Ngong Road

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