GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 4678

PURSUANT to regulation 21 of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, 2003, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. The proponent, Tsavo Sunset Limited proposes to develop residential apartments comprising of 4No. semi-detached 8-storey blocks with 377No. studio apartments, 45No. one bed roomed 2154 2154 apartments, 45No. two bed roomed apartments, 18No. three bed room apartments (a total 485No. units), roof floor, one basement floor comprising parking slots, guard house, protected dustbin cubicles, driveways and parking, three lifts and other associated facilities and amenities on L.R No. 76/496 off Kiambu Road, Thindigua, Kiambu County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Soil disturbance • Control earthworks and compact loose soils. • Ensure the geo-technical survey is conducted before commencement of any excavations. • Install drainage structures properly. • Landscaping on project completion. • Control and manage excavation activities. • Control activities especially during rainy conditions. • Provide soil erosion control and conservation structures/means where necessary. • Ensure standard appropriate practices on the provided gardens. Change in hydrology • Proper installation of drainage structures commensurate with the new development. • Install cascades to break the impact of water flowing in the drains. • Ensure efficiency of drainage structures through proper design and maintenance. • Provide gratings to the drainage channels. Air pollution • Enclose the site with dust-proof net during construction. • Water should be sprayed during the construction phase of excavated areas during dry conditions. • Control speed and operation of construction vehicles. • Prohibit idling of vehicles. • Ensure sound condition of construction machinery and equipment. • Engage sensitive construction workers. Liquid waste • Ensure sanitary facilities are kept clean always through regular cleaning. • Ensure regular maintenance of foul water drainage works at the premises to prevent clogging and fore-stall breakdowns. • Frequent monitoring of the internal drainage system. Increased energy use • Solar energy will be used as an alternative source of energy. • Use energy efficient appliances such as LED bulbs for lighting. • Switch off electrical appliances when not in use. • Regular maintenance of all the electrical components. • Regular inspection and maintenance of the solar panels. Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Noise pollution • Erect suitable barriers to control noise. • Sensitize drivers of construction machinery on effects of noise. • Maintain plant equipment (if present). • Construction activities to be restricted to daytime. • Workers in the vicinity of or involved in high-level noise to wear safety and protective gear. • Work to be confined between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on weekends. There should be no construction works on Sundays. Solid waste • Use of an integrated solid waste management system through a hierarchy of options: source reduction, recycling, composting and reuse, will facilitate waste handling. • Ensure segregation of waste (organic and inorganic) at source. • Provide clearly marked dustbins cubicles to serve the specified use. • Ensure that wastes generated are efficiently managed through recycling, reuse and proper disposal procedures. • Engage services of a registered NEMA waste handler to dispose the waste regularly at approved disposal points. Oil pollution • Proper storage, handling and disposal of new oil and used oil wastes as per waste regulations. • Maintain plant and equipment to avoid leaks. • Maintenance of construction vehicles should be carried out in the contractor’s yard (off the site). • Provide oil interceptors along the drains leading from car park and potentially oil risk areas. Water resources • Management of water usage. Avoid unnecessary wastage. • Recycling of water at the construction phase where possible. Make use of roof catchments to provide water i.e for general purposes. Public health, occupational health and safety. • Train staff/workers on occupational health hand safety. • Provide full protective gear and workmen's compensation cover in addition to the right tools and operational instructions and manuals during construction. • Adopt sound housekeeping practices. • Sensitize residents on environmental management. • Design of sewerage system should be as provided in the plans. • Post strategically the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007 Abstract and provide material safety data sheets. • Post clear warning signs e.g. ‘No unauthorized use of machines’, ensure there are guards on moving parts e.t.c. 13th May, 2021 THE KENYA GAZETTE Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures • Provide fully equipped First Aid kits and train staff on its use. Ensure adherence with the legal requirements - OSH Act, 2007. Fire • Install firefighting equipment as provided elsewhere in the report. Conduct training on firefighting, evacuation and emergency response. • Sensitize the residents on fire risks i.e. conduct regular fire drills. • Adapt effective emergency response plan. • Maintain service firefighting machinery regularly. • Provide emergency numbers at strategic points. Water quality and waste management • Follow NEMA regulations. Road safety • Enforce speed limits for construction vehicles especially along roads leading to the site. • Provide bill boards at the site/entrance to notify motorists about the development. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, NHIF Building, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, P.O. Box 30126– 00100, Nairobi. (b) Director General, NEMA Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839–00200, Nairobi. (c) The County Director of Environment, Kiambu County. NEMA invites members of the public to submit oral or written comments within thirty (30) days from the date of publication of this notice to the Director General, NEMA, to assist the Authority in the decision-making process for this project. MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/1721149 National Environment Management Authority.