Noise pollution in residential places will not be allowed, warns Duale
Nairobi
By
Sharon Wanga
| Sep 17, 2024
Environment and Climate Change Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has lauded Quiver Lounge for its move to stop playing loud music.
Duale made the remarks barely a day after the lounge announced that it would no longer be playing music after various complaints from the neighbors about noise pollution.
"Quivers' management commitment to eliminate excessive noise and vibration is a step in the right direction to ensure a safe and healthy environment to undertake the business," said Duale.
The CS quoted a section of the Noise Pollution and Excessive Vibrations Regulations 2009 which states that "no person shall make or cause to be made excessive vibrations which annoy, disturb, injure, or endanger the comfort, repose, health, or safety of others and the environment."
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Quiver Lounge said that it was in consideration of their neighborhood views and the urge to conserve the environment. "We wish to bring the below to the public attention as a groundbreaking decision: we will be the first club to embrace an innovative concept by not playing music," the management stated.
"We believe that people can still eat, drink, and have fun while engaging in meaningful conversations and connecting, By eliminating loud music, we encourage a more social environment," it added
Their decision follows a Nairobi County government notice of intention to close the lounge over complaints of noise pollution.
Nairobi Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria said the neighbors had raised concerns, claiming loud music is often played at the facility.
Back in 2020, a Nairobi court temporarily closed four nightclubs in the Kilimani area of Nairobi after residents complained of noise and disturbance.
Among the affected joints were Quiver, Loft, Hera Aqua Garden, Numero 5, Paris, Coco Rico, Vine Yard, Bar Next Door, Kettle House Bar Grill, Dejavu, Ibury, Tipsy Lounge, Oyster Bar, Onyx, and others.