A DJ at a club. Photo: Courtesy

A number of Nairobi clubs could be shut down if the recent purge by Nairobi County and environmental watch bodies that saw Space Lounge close goes on.

The clubs have been targeted for noise pollution as well as claims of insecurity. Last week, Space Lounge, one of Nairobi's busiest night joints closed after a court ordered its temporary closure pending determination of a noise pollution case.

"It is hereby ordered that a mandatory order is issued against the defendant/respondent directing them to provide the Environmental Impact Assessment License issued to the applicants the proof of compliance by the plaintiff..." the orders issued at the Milimani Commercial Courts read.

Some of the targeted clubs are situated along Ngong road and Mombasa road.