Dar es Salaam. The Kinondoni Municipal Council has closed 13 bars for violating provisions of the Alcoholic Liquor Licensing Act, 1968, following persistent complaints from residents over excessive noise from loud music.
The closure of venues in Oysterbay and Masaki has reignited debate over urban planning, noise pollution, and the balance between nightlife businesses and residential life in Tanzania’s commercial capital.
Speaking to journalists yesterday, Kinondoni Mayor Songoro Mnyonge said the closures form part of the council’s enforcement of the law and that the operation will continue to ensure residents live in a safe and peaceful environment.
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