The Environment and Land Court has ordered the County Government of Nakuru and the popular nightclub Chilis Tavern to install noise mitigation measures.
Justice Anthony Ombayo ruled that it was proven that the nightclub had been playing music at an unreasonably high volume, causing discomfort to businesses, particularly Eagle Palace Hotel.
The hotel sued Chilis and the county government of Nakuru. "The plaintiff (Eagle Palace) has proved prima facie that noise has been escaping from the defendant's (Chilis) premises and causing some discomfort to the hotel's visitors," ruled Ombwayo.
Ombwayo ordered the nightclub and the county to install noise mitigation measures, including reducing the volume of music or installing soundproofing.
