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Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja has ordered an immediate end to night raids on bars and restaurants across the city, declaring that any officers found conducting such operations will be treated as imposters acting outside his authority.
Sakaja made the announcement on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, during a meeting with liquor joint owners in the county. He said his administration's enforcement relationship is with bar and restaurant owners who hold licences, not with patrons or entertainment staff such as disc jockeys (DJs).
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The governor cited a pattern of harm caused by the raids, including revellers suffering injuries and losing personal belongings during enforcement operations. He said the conduct was unacceptable and reflected a misunderstanding of how compliance should work.
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He also questioned why DJs were being targeted and equipment confiscated, noting that the county issues licences to establishment…
