Brewing defiance by club owners against the noise policy

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Do you think some people in Kenya can survive without partying. The say work without play makes Tom a dull boy. This is what they use to justify themselves. But the new measures are in the verge of cutting short their fan.

But how will a club be without loud music. That is what differentiate clubs from other local joints.

People go to get loose, shout the hell out.But this clubbing spree is almost being cut short.

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A row is brewing between club owners, entertainment investors and the Kilifi government over the new noise regulation laws.

The county began implementing the Environment Management and Coordination Act Laws that stipulates that no person shall operate loud sounds or any other amplifying machines that affect the public.

The county issued notices to club owners and investors organising beach parties, warning them of dire consequences if they played sounds higher than 35 decibels.

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Differences openly played out during a stakeholders meeting on Thursday organised by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, notifying them of the plan to enforce the sound regulations at the Malindi Municipal hall.

According to the investors, playing 35 dB sound music is too low and will not attract tourists who are their main clients frequenting the entertainment spots.

Kilifi Environment Chief Officer Mariam Mohamed addresses club owners and investors on the new rules at the Malindi Municipal Hall on February 21, 2019. /ALPHONCE GARI

They opposed the move saying it is a plan to kill the already ailing tourism sector in the resort towns.

The Environment County Chief Officer of Environment Mariam Mohamed maintained that they would crackdown on those who play loud music as required by law.

Mohamed said an individual arrested for breaking the law will be fined between Sh600,000 to Sh4 million while corporates will part with between Sh2 million and Sh4 million.

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