On May 31, 2022, the Nairobi County Government launched an investigation into the Alchemist club, a popular entertainment venue in Nairobi, following allegations of racism.
The club's management announced that it would be shutting down operations temporarily to allow for the investigation to take place.
According to the club's statement, the investigation aims to determine whether guests were denied entry based on their race and if there is a policy in place to have separate lines for guests.
The club's management has consistently denied claims of discrimination, insisting that a viral video suggesting otherwise did not depict a true picture.
However, the video appeared to show black and white customers lining up separately to gain access to the club, sparking outrage on social media.
The club's management has since explained that there is only one main entrance to the venue where all customers who are entering for the first time must go through.
They also claimed that the line is composed of people of all different backgrounds and that they have never had a policy of segregating lines.
Additionally, the management said that the clip of the customer who was allegedly discriminated against shows he had gone through the same gate after having a conversation with another individual.
The incident sparked a heated debate on social media, with many calling for the club to be closed.
