GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 584

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, Balozi Suites Limited, proposes to put up a serviced residential hotel suites and rooms with a basement used for parking, ground floor for commercial use, and typical 14 floors for residential purposes comprising of 294- studio units and 42, 1- bedroomed units giving a total of 336 units on Plot L.R No. Nairobi/Block 93/1274 located off Likoni Road in South B, within Balozi area, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Mitigation Measures Sound and vibrations pollution • Vehicles to move at low speeds while within and around the site range. • Workers are encouraged to behave in an orderly manner. • Use machines that are well serviced, oiled and maintained. Dust and particulate emissions • Exposed workers will be provided with protective gear (noise muffs). • Provision of Construction masks and aprons as advised by DOSHS laws. • Observe EMCA (Air Quality Regulations, 2008). • Ensure netting is done all around the proposed project as construction takes shape. Effluent/waste waters • Ensure connection to Sewer line network has no spillage. • Dig drainage channels for water runoff. • Get Approvals from relevant authorities regarding connections. • Do regular inspections along the draining lines to ensure no leakages. Vegetation degradation • Do landscaping on completion of the proposed project. • Plant pot ornamental trees round the compound to improve the aesthetic appeal of the building. • Ensure the management company maintains all vegetation cover regularly. Solid waste generated • Ensure that all solid wastes are collected and segregated. • Reuse those materials that can be reused. • Contact a licensed solid waste transporter to collect solid materials. • Minimize waste at source. • Ensure that the rubbish bins are emptied whenever its full. Fire hazards • Ensure fire extinguishers are stationed in visible places. • Security personnel and occupants to be trained in firefighting skills. • Drilling exercise to be conducted regularly. 20th January, 2023 THE KENYA GAZETTE Impacts Mitigation Measures • Train some of the premises management team on how to use the fire-fighting equipment. Occupational health and safety • Provide personnel and passers-by signage, warnings, and traffic control signs at and around the work sites. • Provide appropriate personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) to site workers. • Ensure that the manuals of operations are followed to the latter to avoid possible accidents. • Provide for First Aid facilities as per the OSHA, 2007. Insecurity • Guarding proposed development by reputable security firm. • No outsiders should access the property without permission from the proponent. • Ensure all staff and workers at the proposed project are properly vetted. Reduced traffic flow • Adequate road warning signs to traffic regulations. • Erect speed pumps where necessary. • Liaise closely with other development partners and government and council’s departments to upgrade the existing road networks. Oil leaks and spills • Use well serviced machinery to minimize grease/oil leaks. • No major Servicing of the machinery at the site. • Ensure any oil leakages are dealt with immediately and site cleaned. High electricity demand • Energy saving bulbs to be used in the houses. • Lights to be switched off when not in use. • Provide alternative source of power e.g. Solar panels. 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 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/4257627 National Environment Management.