GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 14065

PURSUANT to section 59 of the Environmental Management and Coordination Act, 1999, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. The proponent, Vanua Realty Limited proposes to construct a 20No. storey building comprising 376No. units (3No. basements, ground floor and 20 No. typical floors with 216 No. one bedroom, 144 No. two bedroom, 16No.two bedroom), swimming pool, playground, health centre other associated facilities and amenities on Plot L.R. No. Nairobi/Block 3/52, along Mahiga Mairu Avenue, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Mitigation Measures Noise and vibrations generation • Apply for a License from NEMA whereby maximum permissible noise levels are to be exceeded. • Prescribe appropriate noise reduction measures, restricted working hours and transport hours and noise buffering. • Install portable barriers to shield compressors and other small stationary equipment where necessary and locate stationary noise sources as far from existing sensitive receptors as possible. • Use quiet equipment that designed with noise control elements such as mufflers. • Ensure use of well serviced vehicles and equipment. • Limit trucks and other small equipment to minimize idling time and switch off idle engines whenever possible. Air pollution (dust and exhaust emissions) • Provide 2.4-meter-high hoarding along site boundary. • Provide effective dust screen, sheeting or netting where a scaffolding is erected around the perimeter of the building under construction, from the ground floor level of the building up to the highest level of the scaffolding. THE KENYA GAZETTE 25th October, 2024 Impacts Mitigation Measures • Water all active construction areas when necessary. • Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand and other loose materials or require all trucks to maintain at least two feet of freeboard. • Down wash of trucks tyres prior to departure from site. • Vehicle idling time shall be minimized. Waste generation • Use of durable, long-lasting materials that will not need to be replaced as often, thereby reducing the amount of construction waste generated over time. • provide facilities for proper handling and storage of construction materials to reduce the amount of waste caused by damage or exposure to the elements. • Use of building materials that have minimal packaging to avoid the generation of excessive packaging waste. • Use of construction materials containing recycled content when possible and in accordance with accepted standards. • Adequate collection and storage of waste on site and safe transportation to licensed disposal sites and disposal methods at designated area shall be provided. Health and safety risks/hazards • Enhance security by ensuring guards are posted around the project site and the strategic placement of security lights around the site. • A roster of all construction workers shall be kept. • Unattended public access to the construction site shall be restricted and only one entry/exit point shall be used. • Appropriate health and safety measures shall be implemented. • Warnings and signs should be placed in appropriate places. • Ensure safety education/training of the construction workers. • Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment shall be worn at all times by all within the construction site including visitors. • Install proper fire management equipment and emergency response systems/strategies. Increased water demand • Promote awareness on water conservation. • Install water meters where applicable. • Determine the monthly water consumption and its cost. • Identify activities and areas that cause high consumption. • Install water-saving devices in the appropriate places regularly maintain plumbing fixtures and piping in order to avoid losses. • Replace defective seals and repair damage to water pipes. Increased energy demand • Identify and use areas/equipment/systems having minimum energy consumption. • Install energy efficient lighting in common areas such as staircases and driveways. • Use alternative energy, solar power for water heating. Impacts Mitigation Measures Traffic and obstruction along access road • Ensure that the Entry/Exit to the project site is located where it will cause minimal traffic along adjacent roads. • Ensure all construction vehicles to and from the construction site use the designated Entry/Exit to the project site. • All transportation of construction raw materials and excavated materials are to be conducted at traffic off peak hours only. • Sensitize truck drivers to avoid unnecessary road obstruction. • Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand and other loose materials to avoid spillage and dust emissions that may interfere with smooth motoring. • Other mitigation measures are outlined within the report. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change 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 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 project. Comments can also be e-mailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/6533393 National Environment Management Authority.