GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 15801

PURSUANT to section 59 of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act, 1999, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. The proponent, Riara Oasis Limited proposes to construct 23No. storey residential building comprising 3No. basements (321No. parking space), ground floor and 2nd to 22nd floors comprising of 548No. residential apartment units, (88No. three bedroom, 132No. two bedroom and 328No. one bedroom), swimming pool, gym, lifts, other associated amenities and facilities on Plot L.R. No. Nairobi/Block 15/121, along Riara Road, Thompson Area, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Mitigation Measures Soil erosion • Obtain an excavation permit from Nairobi City County before excavation begins. • Excavation will be undertaken using standard equipment and no blasting of the rocks will be carried out to avoid the destruction of neighbouring developments. Noise and excessive vibrations • Construction activities are to be undertaken between 0800hrs to 1800hrs on weekdays and 0800hrs to 1300hrs on Saturdays only. • Sensitize workers and drivers on minimal permissible noise levels. • Regular maintenance of the machinery to reduce frictional noise. • Ambient noise quality monitoring within the site. Air pollution • Screen the entire site using dust screens/nets to control and arrest construction-related dust. • Sprinkle water in the work areas twice every day to prevent fugitive dust violations. • Ambient air quality monitoring within the site. Solid waste • Design and implement a three-year Waste Management Plan. • Provide (WCC) before final disposal. • Provide a centralised Waste Collection Centre with colour-coded receptacles for solid waste management. • Segregate non-hazardous waste into organic and non-organic fractions before final disposal. • Engage a NEMA-licensed waste transporter to collect and dispose of segregated waste to designated disposal sites. Liquid waste • Extend the connection of the proposed development to the existing conventional sewer system upon acquisition of a connection permit from NCWSC. • Design and construct an internal reticulation system which can consistently handle the loads even at peak volumes. • Provide adequate sanitary conveniences to the workers and ensure they are kept clean. Storm water drainage • Construct internal drainage channels covered with gratings for stormwater management. • Install rainwater-harvesting facilities within the site structures to reduce the amount of storm reaching the surface. Water demand • Extend the connection of the main water supply to the proposed development upon acquisition of a connection permit from NCWSC. • Drill a borehole as an alternative source of water during the project cycle. THE KENYA GAZETTE 29th November, 2024 • Harvest rainwater for reuse to supplement the existing surface and subsurface water sources. • Monitor the water consumption within the site every month. Energy demand • Install an onsite transformer to supply energy to the proposed development subject to the acquisition of a connection permit from KPLC. • Install solar panels as alternative source of renewable energy for the proposed development. • Install energy-efficient fixtures and fittings within the development such as LED bulbs. • Monitor the energy consumption within the site every month. Traffic density • Ferry building materials and construction waste during the off-peak hours. • Engage traffic marshals to control traffic in and out of the site. • Install traffic control/warning signs to inform the motorists and public of the potential hazards. • Provide temporary car parking spaces for construction vehicles within the site boundary. Health and safety of workers • Register the construction site as a workplace with the DOSHS before the construction begins. • Provide adequate and appropriate PPE and ensure that all workers wear them at all times. • Provide first aid facilities and ensure that the workers are trained in emergency response. • Develop an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) to manage the occurrence of anticipated hazards during the construction phase. • Comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), 2007 and all other relevant regulations governing the health and safety of the workplace. Loss of vegetation • Obtain a tree-cutting clearance certificate from NCC before cutting down the trees and adhere to the conditions therein. • Undertake a comprehensive landscaping exercise after construction by planting indigenous trees within the open spaces. 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/6475311 National Environment Management.