The Siaya county commissioner's office has banned night vigil discos, popularly known as 'disco matanga' to curb criminal activities.
Commissioner Josephine Onunga said the vigils, often held to raise funds for funerals, are a hub for organised crime.
She said she
instructed the area chief to ensure no one organise discos u in the name of raising funds.
"We have resolved to ban disco matanga to curb increasing cases of insecurity, early pregnancy and dropping out of school,"
she said on Tuesday while giving her World Environment Day speech in Asembo.
Onunga said they will conduct a crackdown with area chiefs and police to arrest those who violate the directive.
The commissioner further noted the events have become commercialised and encourage the sale of drugs such as bhang and illicit brews.
Onunga also said the loud music diverts students' attention.
"We will tame criminal activities in the area and our students will also have ample time to concentrate on their studies," she said.
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The commissioner further said the disco matanga culture is to blame for high HIV prevalence in the region.
"Our children are at risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections as a result of behaviours they expose themselves to during such events."
The commissioner asked residents and security officials to remain alert before, during and after the August 8 polls and report incidents of crime in their respective areas.
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