GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 81

PURSUANT to section 59 of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act Cap. 387, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. The proponent, Titan Springs Properties Limited, proposes to develop a 23-Storey residential block of 2No. basements, ground and mezzanine floors for parking spaces, first floor will comprise of recreational facilities (Shop, gym, swimming pool), and 21 floors comprising of 273No. residential apartment Units (147No. one bedroom units, 126No. two bedroom units), other associated amenities and facilities on plot L.R. No. Nairobi/Block 19/168 (Original Number 1/569) along Lenana Road, in Kilimani, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Soil erosion • Control earthworks. • Install drainage structures to control flow of storm water. • Ensure and management of excavation activities. Loss of vegetation • Only area earmarked for development should be cleared. • Plant trees, shrubs and flowers on remaining open spaces. Changes in hydrology/ impended drainage/deep excavations • proper Installation of drainage structures • 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 • A geotechnical survey shall be conducted and the recommendations thereof followed. There shall be no blasting during excavation • A methodology for excavation shall be generated as required by NCA Air pollution • Stockpiles of earth should be sprayed with water or covered during dry seasons • Provide dust masks for personnel in dusty areas. Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures • Sensitize construction workers on pollution control measures. • Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand and other loose materials. Noise pollution • Install suitable barriers to shield compressors and other small stationary equipment where necessary • Display signs to indicate construction activities • Maintain all equipment • The working hours should be in line with NEMA licensing conditions • 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 Excessive Vibration Pollution Control Regulations, Public health, occupational health and safety • Train staff/workers on occupational health and safety. • Provide full protective gear & workmen’s compensation cover in addition to the right tools and operational instructions & manuals during construction. • Design of sewerage system should be as provided in the plans and should be constructed to approved size and design, standard and of approved materials. • Ensure use of standard construction materials and to the specifications. Avoid undesirable, substandard, hazardous or unauthorized materials during construction & maintenance. • Sensitized staff on social/health issues such as drugs Road traffic disruption • No overloading of trucks and good driving practices to be practiced. • Suitable junction/access point to be provided. • Use of appropriate & legible signage. • Employment of formal flagmen/ women to ensure the public safety. • Follow the recommendations of the traffic management plan. Security and social impacts • Provision of security guards, CCTV cameras, security lights and other security apparatus during the entire project cycle. • Construction work timings shall only in line with the NEMA licensing conditions Increased water usage • Make use of roof catchments to provide water i.e. for general purpose. • An alternative water source shall be provided. The proponent shall drill a borehole at the proposed site • Management of water usage. Avoid unnecessary wastage. • Recycling of water at the construction phase where possible. Increased generation of waste • Adopt waste minimization at source. • Monitoring the fate of disposed wastes to ensure they are legally land filled at a recognized controlled site. 2nd January, 2026 THE KENYA GAZETTE Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures • Adhering to waste management regulations of 2006 The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Foresty, NHIF Building, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, Upper Hill, P.O. Box 67839–00200, Nairobi. (b) County Director of Environment, Nairobi City County. A copy of the EIA report can be downloaded at www.nema.go.ke The National Environmental 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 for this project. Kindly quote ref. No. NEMA/ENVIS/SR/00378. Comments can also be e-mailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/7882256 National Environment and Management Authority.