Sakaja moves to end harassment of Nairobi businesses, orders crackdown on rogue liquor inspectors
Governor orders publication of authorised inspection officers across all 17 sub-counties, warns rogue officers and impostors of arrest as County opens 14-day consultations on new entertainment taxes and cuts liquor licence fees for small businesses.
Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has ordered reforms in liquor and entertainment establishment inspections, warning against harassment of business owners. He declared that only designated officers, listed and carrying valid identification, would be authorized to conduct inspections. The Governor also directed that inspections should be conducted through a coordinated multi-sectoral approach, aiming for greater accountability, transparency, and predictability.
He criticized night raids on entertainment establishments, directing teams to avoid inconveniencing revellers and confiscating sound equipment over minor complaints. The Governor also announced a 14-day consultation period with industry stakeholders to address concerns surrounding new entertainment and event taxes introduced under the Nairobi City County Finance Act, 2026.
Additionally, he highlighted substantial reductions in annual liquor licence fees for small and medium-sized establishments as part of the new provisions.
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