Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko on Wednesday directed all "noisy" nightclubs and bars in Nairobi estates to be closed indefinitely.
The Nairobi County boss argued that the noisy nightclubs will be closed until the ongoing KCPE and KCSE exams are done.
In a statement to newsrooms, the Governor charged the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and security agencies to enforce the order.
"Governor Sonko has directed the NEMA, the Nairobi County Liquor Control Board and security agencies to ensure that the noise in the estates is minimized," the statement read in part.
Sonko noted that the move will allow Class Eight and Form Four candidates to prepare well for their examinations without any disturbance.
NEMA director for enforcement Njoki Mukiri maintained that they will comply with Sonko's directive since the mandate was under City Hall officials.
The Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) commenced on Tuesday and will be completed Thursday while KCSE exam theory papers will start on November 5 and end on November 29.
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday made an impromptu visit to Uhuru Gardens primary school, Nairobi where he offered moral encouragement as candidates prepared for Day 2 of KCPE.
The president was accompanied by Education CS Amina Mohamed and KNEC chairman George Mahoga and entered every classroom and encouraged the candidates to believe in themselves and be proud of what they will achieve in the exams.
"We are just here to encourage you and to ask you to do your best and to be happy with your best.
"So long as you have studied, so long as you have prepared well, that's all that is required," President Kenyatta stated.
