‘Construction must stop at 6 pm and not be done on weekends’ – NEMA issues firm directive
The National Environment Management Authority of Kenya (NEMA) has issued strict directives to the construction firms in Nairobi. In a statement published on its X account on Thursday, October 24, 2024, after the NEMA’s environmental inspectors undertook surveillance on night construction, the authority cautioned firms against constructing buildings at night, stating that any construction is […]
Duale directs NEMA to launch major crackdown in Nairobi days after closure of Kilimani night club
Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale has directed the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to launch a major crackdown in Nairobi. In a statement via his official X account on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Duale stated that the operation would be conducted by NEMA’s Nairobi office. According to Duale, the crackdown that will […]
Kisumu bans church crusades over noise pollution
The City management of Kisumu has banned church prayer crusades in public places citing noise pollution. A notice to churches and religious organisations signed by Kisumu Acting City Manager Abala Wanga stated that the ban was necessitated by complaints from members of the public. Noise pollution Wanga in the notice said several complaints had been […]
Kenyan atheists threaten legal action against Nairobi church over ‘morning glory’, ‘kesha’ noise pollution claims
Atheists in Kenya Society has threatened to take legal action against Nairobi-based Pentecostal Evangelistic Fellowship of Africa (PEFA) church over what it termed as noise pollution. In a letter dated Saturday, January 15, the society’s President Harrison Mumia says they are issuing an ultimatum of 14 days to allow the church to reduce the noise, […]