This archive report was first published on 15 July 2019.
On July 15, 2019, a raid at Elephant club, associated with musician Eric Wainaina in Muthangari, led to the arrest of two staff members.
They were arraigned at Cityhall court on Monday, facing charges of noise pollution, operating a club without licenses, and resisting arrest.
Others who were released on cash bail over the weekend will be charged this week.
Eric Wainaina, who was playing music at the time of the arrests, apologized to the Muthangari residents, stating that the same incident would not happen again.
‘‘We have learnt our mistakes and we want to apologise to the residents who were affected by the noise and we have agreed with the county government that going forward we will comply with regulations.’’ Wainaina said.
Cityhall Director in charge of noise, Mwangi Mukuru, stated that the club was too disorderly and the residents tipped them before conducting the raid.
‘‘The noise was so extreme but when we requested them to stop there were resistance that ensued followed by a brief scuffle.. we had to arrest them.’’ Mwangi stated.
