The Motorists Association of Kenya has faulted Nairobi County's proposal to reintroduce clubs and entertainment joints into the Central Business District (CBD), insisting that the death of nightlife in the city was caused by government crackdowns rather than location.
In a strongly worded statement released on Sunday, the association accused authorities of suffocating Nairobi's evening economy through indiscriminate alcoblow operations that unfairly targeted motorists.
It argued that enforcement was more about harassment and extortion than genuine concerns for road safety.
According to the group, drivers in Nairobi are frequently stopped at random checkpoints mounted at nearly every exit route from the CBD, with many subjected to humiliation, coercive detentions, or bribe demands even after consuming minimal amounts of alcohol. "Tell Geoffrey Mosiria the truth," the statement read, in reference to remarks by Nairobi's Chief Officer for Environment.
