More than 300 revelers were Sunday detained in first day of operation on noisy bars operating in estates.
Police said they also targeted bars that were operating beyond stipulated time.
Nairobi Regional Police Commander Adamson Bungei the team, which also comprised of officials from the County Government, confiscated operating licenses of some premises.
“The premises know they are not supposed to operate beyond some hours and others knew they were playing loud music in estates,” he said.
Bungei said most bars are operating as nightclubs yet they are not licensed as so
He added the operation will continue to ensure sanity in the city.
The raids came shortly after Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja shared pictures of the teams ready for deployment.
“Last call. No nightclubs in residential areas. Goodnight,” he captioned the photos.
The announcement and move elicited different reactions online with some condemning it while others lauded the move.
Sakaja had cancelled licenses for nightclubs operating in residential areas following public uproar over noise pollution.
Sakaja said henceforth his administration will not issue or renew licenses for night clubs in residential areas.
He hence added that those that already exist will now function only as bars and restaurants, operating only within specific times.
“Henceforth night club licenses will be issued to premises only within the Central Business District and specified streets in other non-residential areas,” read the statement signed by Nairobi County Secretary Dr. Jairus Musumba.
“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.”
“All liquor selling premises in the County should provide sufficient parking for clientele. Vehicles causing obstruction along roads and footpaths shall be impounded.”
