Makongeni MCA Peter Imwatok seeks to “ban street parties, reggae music” in estates
A Member of the County Assembly (MCA) in Nairobi has moved a motion seeking to “bring order and dignity” in residential areas in the capital city.
The politician says most of the affected areas are populated by noise, disturbing the residents’ peace.
In a notice of motion, Makongeni MCA Mr Peter Imwatok, who doubles as Nairobi Assembly Majority Leader, expressed concerns over the surge in street parties and “reggae” loud music in residential areas.
He described the prevalence of these habits as a “matter of concern” and further linked the activities with the increased levels of crime in his ward.
The MCA suggested street parties and reggae sessions in the estate lure underage school-going children hence leading to immoral activities as well as insecurity.
“There has been a growing trend in the city where individuals stage street parties in the form of reggae music sessions in residential areas which attract both the youth and school-going children,” said Imwatok.
“I’m concerned these street parties and reggae sessions are characterised by all manner of immoral activities,” he added.
He added that the worrying trend could lead to the youth abusing alcohol and drugs.
“Concerned that these street parties and reggae sessions are characterised by all manner of criminal acts and immoral activities such as drug abuse, mussing of residents, and loud music within residential areas and general lawlessness.”
He also said the reggae sessions have largely contributed to the poor performance among the school-going children and that if the matter is not addressed, the next generation will be affected.
“This Assembly resolves that the County Executive bans all street parties and reggae sessions in residential areas and develops and submits to this assembly regulations to cover such parties.”
The motion comes months after Nairobi Governor Sakaja attempted to close down all entertainment joins located in the estates. The county boss explained the pubs were emitting noise that was harmful to families.
The move was met by some resistance, with some pub owners and politicians indicating the move would deny them a source of income.
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