Lavington residents have announced plans to hold weekly peaceful demonstrations against a club in the area, citing continued noise disturbances and alleged non-compliance with court orders.
The residents made the announcement after holding their first protest, saying they will stage demonstrations every Tuesday until their concerns over noise and public disturbance are addressed.
They said their demonstrations are aimed at pressing the club and relevant authorities to respect and enforce orders issued by the Environment and Land Court at Milimani.
“We, the residents of Lavington and the surrounding neighbourhoods, have resorted to peaceful demonstrations to raise our concerns over the continued disturbance associated with the operations of the club,” the residents said.
They said their main demand was for the club to comply with court orders concerning the playing of music at the establishment.
According to the residents, the Environment and Land Court issued orders on August 7, 2026, barring it from playing music within its premises.
They said the court on August 13 directed that the order would remain in force, with controlled music permitted strictly for purposes of a sound-assessment exercise.
The residents further said the court issued additional directions on September 10, with the case scheduled for mention on October 22.
Despite the ongoing court proceedings, the residents said they remained concerned about what they described as continued playing of amplified music, including late into the night and early morning.
“Lavington is a residential neighbourhood. Families, children, elderly residents, students, workers and other members of the community deserve to enjoy their homes without persistent and excessive noise,” they said.
The residents stressed that their campaign was not aimed at stopping businesses from operating, saying they recognised the right of businesses to conduct lawful activities.
However, they argued that such activities should be conducted within the law and in a manner that respects the rights and welfare of neighbouring residents.
“Our demand is therefore straightforward; the club must comply with the existing court orders and all applicable laws and regulations governing noise and public disturbance,” they said.
The residents also raised concerns over traffic congestion around James Gichuru Road and the Isaac Gathanju Road intersection, particularly during busy periods.
They alleged that vehicles associated with patrons sometimes spill onto pedestrian walkways and residential entrances, making it difficult for pedestrians, motorists and residents to access the area.
They called on the relevant authorities to address the traffic concerns and ensure that public roads, pedestrian walkways and access points remain accessible.
The residents emphasised that their demonstrations would remain peaceful and said they had no intention of engaging in violence, confrontation or destruction of property.
“Today’s demonstration is a peaceful expression of our concerns. We respect the constitution and the right of other members of the public to go about their business without disruption,” they said.
They said the weekly protests would be held every Tuesday in accordance with Article 37 of the Constitution, which protects the right to assemble, demonstrate, picket and present petitions peacefully and unarmed.
“We wish to make it clear that today’s demonstration will not be our last,” the residents said.
“We, the residents of Lavington, have resolved to continue holding peaceful protests every Tuesday, in accordance with Article 37 of the constitution, until the court orders are complied with and our concerns over noise and public disturbance are addressed.”
The residents said they would also continue petitioning relevant authorities and monitoring compliance with the court orders.
