GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 12992

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, National Social Security Fund proposes to construct a multi-dwelling Housing development with (108 No. 2- bedroom with DSQ and 54No. 3-bedroom with DSQ ) making a total of 162No. Units, Boundary wall with electric fence, back-up power generator, rooftop rest zone, club house, kids play area, swimming pool, indoor gym, pilates and Yoga Centre, Jogging track, associated facilities and amenities on Plot L.R. No. Kisumu/Municipality/Block 8/258 in Milimani, Kisumu City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Air Pollution • Regular sprinkling of water on work areas and access roads to prevent fugitive dust violation. • Careful screening of construction site to contain and arrest construction-related dust. • Regular and prompt maintenance of construction machinery and equipment to minimize the generation of hazardous gases. • Use environmentally friendly fuels such as low- sulfur diesel. • Restricting heights from which materials are to be dropped, as far as practicable to minimize the fugitive dust arising from unloading/loading. • Provide personal protective equipment (PPE) such as nose masks, goggles. to the workers in dusty areas within the site. • Scaffold the site. Noise pollution • Ensure construction works are carried out only during the daytime i.e. from 0800hrs to 1700 hrs. • Ensure that all workers are provided with and wear PPE at all times. • Ensure the use of suppressors or noise shields on noisy machinery and equipment. • Ensure regular and prompt maintenance of the machinery and equipment to suppress frictional noise. • Operate noisy machinery only when necessary and switch them off when not in use. • Drivers to avoid unnecessary hooting and honing. Solid and liquid waste • Direct all liquid waste to the sewerage system. • Engage services of a registered NEMA waste. handler to dispose of the waste regularly at approved disposal points. • Segregate waste at the site, recyclable/reusable materials, and hazardous waste for appropriate disposal. • Sensitize workers on the reuse of materials where feasible. 6214 6214 Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Increased water demand • Drill a borehole to supply water for the development in both construction and occupation phase. • The contractor should use water bowsers and tankers to bring in water for construction activities such as during periods of high-water demand. • Install water conserving taps that turn-off automatically when water is not in use. • Encourage water reuse/recycling during construction and occupation phases. • Roof catchments of building should be provided with rainwater harvesting systems (gutters, down pipes and water storage facilities) to enhance collection and storage of the resulting run-off. Such water can be used in watering flower gardens, general cleaning etc. • Provide notices and information signs to sensitize on means and needs to conserve water resource for instance Keep/Leave the Tap Closed. Traffic congestion • Employ traffic marshals to control traffic in and out of the site. • Ferry building materials during off-peak hours. • Provide billboards at the site/entrance to notify. motorists and the general public about the proposed development. • Enforce speed limits for construction vehicles, especially along the roads leading to the site. • Employ well-trained and experienced drivers. • Ensure that the vehicles comply with axle load limits. • Implement recommendations of the TIA report. Health and safety of workers • Ensure construction works are limited to daytime only. • Provide PPEs to the workers and ensure that they wear them at all times. • All workers shall be sensitized before construction begins on how to control accidents related to construction. • Keep a record of the public emergency service telephone numbers including Police, Fire brigade, and Ambulance at strategic points. • Provide first aid kits at strategic places on the site • Prepare a comprehensive contingency plan before construction begins on accident response. Fire • Provide firefighting equipment at strategic points within the site. • Ensure regular maintenance of firefighting equipment. • Sensitize the workers on fire risks and train them on first aid skills. • Prepare an effective emergency response plan. • Provide emergency numbers at strategic points within the site. • Use of signage at strategic places within the site such as “No smoking signs”. 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 30126–00200, Nairobi. (b) Director General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839–00200, Nairobi. (c) County-Director of Environment, Kisumu 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 this publication to the Director- General, NEMA to assist the Authority in the decision making process for this project. Comments can also be e-mailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/7803501 National Environment Management Authority.