The court found that Wachira had not produced a noise assessment report from Nema.

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A Dandora resident has lost his case against a church he accused of subjecting his family and neighbours to excessive noise, after a Nairobi court found that he had failed to provide evidence proving the allegations.

George Wachira had sued Pastor Benson Nyawira, the managing minister of Word and Faith Holy Ministries, Nairobi City County and the National Environment Management Authority (Nema), claiming that activities at the church were making life unbearable for him, his family and tenants.

The court said it could not conclude that rights of the complainant were violated.

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“In the absence of any evidence in support of the petition, the Court is unable to conclude that the noise is excessive and/or that the Petitioner's rights have been violated,” the court ruled.

Mr Wachira told the court that he and his family had lived in Dandora for decades and enjoyed the quiet surroundings of the neighbourhood.

He claimed that the church, located about 10 metres from his building at Mawega Court, operated without soundproofing and produced excessive noise, particularly during Sunday services.

According to his case, the noise affected his family’s sleep and health and interfered with their enjoyment of their property.

He also claimed that some of his tenants had left the building because of the disturbance, resulting in financial losses.

Mr Wachira further complained about music played at the church, which he said contained vulgar and offensive content that could affect children’s morals and upbringing.

📰 Source: Nation Africa