Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has ordered a crackdown on rogue county inspectors accused of harassing bar owners and disrupting entertainment establishments, directing the publication of an official list of authorised officers to streamline inspections across the city.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has ordered a crackdown on rogue county inspectors accused of harassing bar owners and disrupting entertainment establishments, directing the publication of an official list of authorised officers to streamline inspections across the city.
Sakaja said the county would designate inspection teams across all 17 sub-counties to end multiple and uncoordinated visits by officers, some of whom allegedly intimidate business operators under the guise of enforcing regulations.
Speaking during a meeting with liquor and entertainment industry stakeholders at Charter Hall, City Hall, the Governor warned that only officers appearing on the official list and carrying valid identification would be permitted to inspect establishments.
He also directed that inspections be conducted through coordinated teams drawn from relevant county departments to improve accountability and prevent businesses from being subjected to repeated enforcement operations.
The Governor further ordered an end to disruptive night raids on entertainment establishments, particularly operations targeting DJs and revellers over noise complaints.
He said officers should document complaints involving noise pollution and public nuisance before taking action against the establishment's owner through established procedures, instead of confronting customers and…
