Nairobi passes law to jail people who blow their nose without handkerchief in public

A brand new legislation has been handed in Nairobi which prohibits blowing of nostril with out hankerchief or tissue in public.

The new guidelines and regulations which are geared toward preserving Nairobi clear and hygienic, additionally applies to if you end up caught urinating in undesignated areas, spitting on the streets, sleeping in kitchens or meals shops, amongst different misdemeanours.

Defaulters threat being fined something between ksh10,000 and ksh500,000 or an imprisonment time period of between six to 12 months.

They’re contained within the Nairobi Metropolis County Public Nuisance Invoice, 2021 that has now been signed into legislation. Performing Nairobi Governor, Ann Kananu stated Nairobi residents ought to familiarize themselves with the brand new legislation to keep away from being caught offside.

The brand new legislation prohibits discharge of soiled water, sewer or effluent into streets or water channels, discharge of oils into roads or water channels, obstruction of roads or streets, and likewise prohibits residents from permitting bushes and hedges of their houses or locations of labor to impede streets or footpaths.

The brand new legislation additionally criminalises using bikes or driving on footpaths, enjoying loud music, and smoking in undesignated locations. A person discovered flouting the brand new legislation can be liable to a high quality of something between Sh10,000 and Sh500,000, and imprisonment of six to 12 months relying on the offence dedicated.

Kananu stated;

“Nairobi is the face of Kenya. All of us want a clear and hygienic setting to reside and work in.”

County govt member for Setting, Vitality, Water and Sanitation Larry Wambua thanked Riruta MCA Kariuki Kiriba for developing with the invoice on the meeting and making certain that every one levels have been properly articulated and now signed into legislation.

Wambua added that he’ll work tirelessly in making certain that every one is achieved as ordered by acting Governor Kananu.