Hassan Joho Restricts Diwali Fireworks to 7pm–11pm and Sets Safety Rules

Kenya’s Mining Cabinet Secretary, Hassan Joho, has restricted fireworks during Diwali celebrations from November 6 to 8, 2026, to the hours of 7pm to 11pm. Organisers must obtain permits from the State Department for Mining and use authorised venues unless an Inspector of Explosives approves another location. In urban areas, display shells are limited to four-inch calibre, and only qualified, experienced and sober people may set off aerial fireworks. Dealers must not sell fireworks to children under 13 and may sell certain aerial displays only to people with valid permits.