The National Environment Management Authority (Nema) has flagged 107 entertainment venues across Kenya, including popular spots like Quiver Lounge, Bar Next Door, and Al Fakher, for potential closure due to unaddressed noise pollution complaints. The authority, which has received a 15% increase in noise-related complaints over the past year in areas like Nairobi and Mombasa, is cracking down on establishments that failed to comply with prior Environmental Restoration Orders.

• Nema has given the targeted establishments seven days to submit specific compliance documents, including an Environmental Impact Assessment license and proof of noise control measures.
• The crackdown affects a wide range of venues, from nightclubs like 1824 and Paris Lounge to restaurants such as Mchana restaurant and Mamba Village.
• Non-compliant businesses face prosecution, closure, and other legal consequences as Kenya prepares for World Cleanup Day 2025.