GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 14255

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, Magnolia Creek Properties LLP, proposes to develop a student residence at Northlands City, on L.R. No. 10901/359, opposite Kenyatta University, along Thika Road, Kiambu County. The proposed project will entail construction of Qejani and Qwetu model residences in twin blocks of 9 floors (G+7+Roof) with 924 units accommodating 2,348 students. The development will be complemented by a minimart and cafeteria, launderette, salon, reception, study rooms, switch room, pump rooms, refuse collection areas, furniture store, lift lobby, movie area among others in each block. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures • Control earthworks. • Install drainage structures to control flow of storm water. • Ensure management of excavation activities. • Stockpiles of earth should be sprayed with water or covered during dry seasons. • Provide dust masks for the personnel in dusty areas. • Sensitize construction workers on pollution control measurers. • Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand and other loose materials. • Provide dust screen where necessary. • Install portable barriers to shield compressors and other small stationary equipment where necessary. • Display signs to indicate construction activities. • Maintain all equipment; Adhere to provisions of Noise Prevention and Control Rules 2005, Legal notice no. 24 regarding noise limits at the workplace as well as NEMA Noise and Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Excessive Vibration Pollution Control Regulations, 2000. Road traffic disruption • No overloading of trucks and good driving practices to be practiced. Suitable junction/access point to be provided. Use of appropriate and legible signage. Employment of formal flagmen/women to ensure the public safety. Increased • Waste water to be connected to the municipal generation of sewer line. Adhering to the water quality waste water regulations of 2006. Increased • Adopt waste minimization at source. generation of • Monitoring the fate of disposed wastes to waste ensure they are legally land filled at a recognized controlled site. Adhering to waste management regulations of 2006. Public health and • Ensure proper solid waste disposal and occupational collection facilities. safety • Provide suitable safety gear for all personnel. • Proper treatment of waste water, Adherence to the ministry of health guidelines on preventing spread of the SARS-CoV-19 virus. 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, Kiambu County. A copy of the 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 project. Comments can also be emailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/3253188 National Environment Management Authority.