The county government of Nairobi City has banned nightclubs in residential areas and restricted other entertainment spots over after several residents raised complaints about the noise.

Acting Nairobi City County Secretary and Head of Public Service Jairus Musumba issued a statement on Friday announcing that it has revoked all licences immediately and instructed that the establishment that had already been issued with licenses may only operate as bars and restaurants.

“Due to numerous complaints from the public on noise emanating from bars, restaurants, nightclubs and liquor selling premises, Nairobi City County Government hereby makes the following communication,” the statement read.

“No nightclub licenses will be issued or renewed for premises operating within residential areas. Those already issued are hereby cancelled and the establishments may continue operating as bars and restaurants only. Henceforth night club licenses will be issued to premises only within the Central Business District and specified streets in other non-residential areas.”

In the notice, bars and restaurants in residential areas have been instructed to operate within the allowed time and the playing of music must stop by 10:00 pm.

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“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 10 pm,” the statement read in part.

All liquor-selling premises in the County are also required to provide sufficient parking for clientele and the Nairobi County Government has warned that vehicles causing obstruction along roads and footpaths shall be impounded.

These fresh changes will take immediate effect.