According to a notice issued by the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs,Fireworks will only be permitted for 30 minutes during New Year celebrations.
The notice continues to note that the government has directed that only authorised venues will be allowed to showcase the spectacle.
Cabinet Secretary for Mining Hassan Joho through the notice requested Kenyans to apply for the authorisation at the State Department for Mining offices in Nairobi, Mombasa, Wundanyi, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nakuru, Nyeri, and Embu.
Joho further directed that display shells are limited to a maximum of four-inch calibre in all venues in urban and built-up areas except as may be exempted by an Inspector of Explosives.
He added that all fireworks are sourced from licensed fireworks dealers.
“Only qualified, experienced, and sober persons shall be allowed to fire aerial shells and other aerial display fireworks,” reads part of the notice.
Fireworks are moreover not allowed to be sold to any child who is below the age of 13 years.
According to Joho, fireworks displays should be carried out in an orderly manner so that the general public is not inconvenienced.
“Fireworks are used only at the authorised venues such as clubs, hotels, churches, sports grounds, school compounds, or any other venue as may be authorised by an Inspector of Explosives,” stated Joho.
