The Nairobi County government has released a list of commercial areas designated for the operation of nightclubs.
According to a notice issued by Stephen Mwangi, Nairobi's County Executive Committee for Built Environment and Urban Planning, nightclub licensing will be restricted to commercial zones with limited residential development.
These designated areas will be located along major roads and will include compatible land uses like offices and commercial establishments.
Below is the list of specified areas in Nairobi identified for the operationalization of nightclubs, along with the conditions that must be met before the issuance of a license:
Tom Mboya Street, Moi Avenue, Kenyatta Avenue, University Way, Koinange Street, Nairobi River, Haile Selassie, Uhuru Highway, River Road and Harry Thuku Road.
The owner ought to capture the boundaries within the CBD, inclusive of lanes, and subject to the laid down conditions for the license to be issued.
The nightclub owner must provide a map delineating the precise locations where the establishments are permitted to operate legally.
Licensing will be granted following a thorough inspection and approval by the relevant department.
Nightclubs are prohibited from being situated within the confines of the Government Square or within a government precinct.