The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has shut down a popular fast food and entertainment joint in Kilimani Nairobi, Oyster Bay, over noise pollution.
In a letter sent to Oyster Bay’s management, NEMA says it was forced to close the joint after receiving numerous complaints from those living within the area.
“There have been numerous complaints on noise pollution from the residents of Kilimani where you are located caused by extreme loud music from your facility that interferes with their comfort, repose health and safety,” read part of the letter.
The Authority has further stated that the noise pollution is contrary to the Environmental Management Act (EMCA) of 1999 and Environmental Management Coordination regulations passed by parliament in 2009.
The Environment Watchdog also states that the facility commenced its operations without submitting an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) project report and was issued a subsequent license.
According to NEMA, the facility will be closed indefinitely until the abovementioned regulations are met.
This comes when the Nairobi County government is cracking down on entertainment joints that do not comply with noise pollution regulations.
