The Milimani Law Courts/FILEThe Environment and Land Court has extended orders restraining 213 Lounge & Restaurant Limited in Lavington, Nairobi, from playing amplified music pending further directions on a sound assessment report.
The orders were extended when the matter came before Lady Justice Theresa Murigi for mention to confirm compliance with directions issued on September 4.
The court directed that the earlier orders remain in force, including an order restraining the popular entertainment establishment from playing amplified music.
“For avoidance of doubt, this measure is based on the Report by the 2nd Respondent and shall not be construed as a variation of the existing Orders,” the court stated.
The court further set October 22, 2026, as the next mention date to confirm compliance and issue directions on the report.
The dispute arose from a lawsuit filed by Lavington resident Allan Monroe Onyango, who accused the club of playing loud music late into the night and early morning hours.
Onyango also raised concerns over traffic congestion allegedly caused by patrons and activities around the establishment, particularly in the vicinity of James Gichuru Road.
The court had previously ordered a joint inspection and sound assessment of the premises, directing the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and the Nairobi City County Government to conduct the evaluation and file their findings.
The assessment is expected to provide the court with an independent basis for determining whether the establishment is complying with applicable noise and environmental regulations.
The club has opposed the claims, arguing that independent audits had shown it was operating within the required limits.
Nairobi County had also initially resisted efforts to have the establishment's operating licence revoked.
However, the court maintained the temporary injunction restricting the lounge from playing amplified music.
The establishment was allowed to play controlled music during the official NEMA inspection hours to facilitate the sound assessment and enable the authorities to obtain accurate readings.
During the September 10 proceedings, the court noted that the report had been filed while the matter was being heard and that objections had been raised by the opposing side.
Justice Murigi said she would reserve the matter for directions in the interest of justice while maintaining the existing orders in the interim.
“Given the objection raised, I will in the interest of justice reserve a Mention date for directions on the same. In the meantime, the earlier Orders will remain in force,” the judge said.
The October 22 mention will therefore determine the next steps regarding the inspection report and whether further directions are required as the court considers the dispute over noise levels at the Lavington entertainment venue.
