GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 5744

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, City Oasis Investment Limited proposes to develop residential apartments comprising three semi-detached 15-storey blocks of apartments with 431No. one bed roomed apartments and 48No. two bed roomed apartments totaling 479No. units, three 2576 2576 basement floors for parking, guard house, protected dustbin cubicles, sewer, and lifts on Plot L.R. No. 330 /511 along Argwings Kodhek Road, Kilimani, and Nairobi City 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. Increased water demand • 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. 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. 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, Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures 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. Air pollution • Enclose the site with dust-proof nets 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. 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 etc. • Provide fully equipped First Aid kits and train staff on its use. Ensure adherence with the legal requirements -OSH Act, 2007. Fire safety and • Install firefighting equipment as provided 11th June, 2021 THE KENYA GAZETTE Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures preparedness 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. Record keeping • Collection and analysis of relevant environmental data of the site throughout the project cycle. 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) County Director of Environment, Nairobi City County. A copy of EIA report can be downloaded at www.nema.go.ke The National Environment Management Authority 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 regarding this SEA. Comments can also be e-mailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/1813589 National Environment Management Authority.