In a move to fight noise pollution, the Kisumu county government has issued a notice that all public religious gatherings in estates and residential areas should stop.
According to the Acting city manager Abala Wanga, the gatherings should instead be held within their church premises and not in any public space.
Abala noted that the city has received numerous complaints from the general public on the increased number of crusades and keshas within residential areas in the city.
"Notice is hereby given to all religious institutions to ensure that all public religious gatherings in estates and residential areas are stopped and held within their church premises and not in any public space," read the notice dated November 3, 2022.
In addition, Abala said the main worship areas to install appropriate soundproofing devices within their premises.
"Take further notice that you are hereby directed to reduce the noise which we have noted to be excessive to permissible levels (up to 45dB) within your premises," the city manager said.
He added that failure to comply with the directive, the relevant institutions will face the law.
The notice has been copied to the city directors in the environment, directorate and public health departments.
