GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 9467

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, KCA University, proposes to construct a 10 storey (basement, ground plus 10 floors) academic building on a total area of 27,468m2 of parking, restaurant, ATMs, games room, lecture/seminar rooms, study rooms, incubation labs, kitchen, offices, meeting rooms, associated facilities and amenities on plot L.R. No.28799/1 in Ruaraka, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Mitigation Measures Extraction and use of building materials • Use of eco-friendly and sustainable building materials. • Obtain materials from approved sources and those who use environmental friendly processes. • Ensure accurate budgeting and estimation of actual construction material requirements to ensure that only amount of material necessary is ordered. • Ensure that damage or loss of materials at the construction site is kept minimal through proper storage. • Use recycled, refurbished or salvaged materials to reduce the use of raw materials and divert material from landfills. Demolition of Undesirable structures • Apply for demolition permit from relevant authorities before commencing the demolition. • Provide workers with PPEs. • Comply with EMCA 1999 revised 2015 and all attendant regulations and laws of Kenya. 11th July, 2025 THE KENYA GAZETTE Air Quality Degradation • Provide 2.4m high hoarding along site boundary. • Provide effective dust screen, sheeting or netting around the building. • Water all active construction areas when necessary. • Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand and other loose Materials. • Down wash of trucks (tyres) prior to departure from site. • Speed control for vehicles visiting site. • Use of dust masks by people on site and other PPEs. • Minimize vehicles idling time. • Sensitize truck drivers to avoid unnecessary racing of vehicle engines at loading/offloading points and parking areas, and to switch off vehicle engines at these points. Noise and Vibration • Sensitize construction vehicle drivers and machinery operators to switch off engines of vehicles or machinery not being used. • Use of machinery and equipment operating optimally and with operational noise mufflers. • Install portable barriers to shield noisy equipment where necessary and locate stationary noise sources as far from existing sensitive receptors as possible. • Ensure that construction machinery are kept in good condition to reduce noise generation. • Provide appropriate PPE to operators and workers. • Construction program should adapt to academic sessions. Vegetation Clearance • Cutting down trees should be avoided unless absolutely necessary. • Develop a revegetation/ landscaping plan to be implemented after project is completed. Deep Excavation Risks • Conduct a thorough geotechnical investigation to assess soil conditions, groundwater levels, and potential risks before excavation begins. • Implement appropriate shoring and support systems such as soldier piles, sheet piles, secant piles, or retaining walls to stabilize excavation walls and prevent collapse. • Implement effective groundwater control methods to manage water inflow during excavation. • Regularly inspect and maintain the stability of the excavation walls and slopes. • Develop a detailed emergency response plan that outlines procedures to follow in case of unexpected ground movement, structural instability, or other emergencies. Increased Energy Demand • Ensure electrical equipment, machinery and lights are switched off when not being used. • Ensure planning of transportation of materials to ensure that fossil fuels (diesel, petrol) are not consumed in excessive amounts. • Monitor energy use during construction and set targets for reduction of energy use. • Sensitization on efficient use of energy. Increased traffic and obstruction • Develop and implement traffic management plan. • 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. Safety and health including accidents • Ensure security guards and adequate lighting within and around the construction site. • Install safety signages. • Keep surveillance and ensure daily toolbox talks. • Cordon off active sites to keep of the public. • Provide a well-stocked on site First Aid Box. • Suitable, efficient, clean, well-lit and adequate sanitary conveniences should be provided for construction workers. • Ensure that equipment and work tasks are adapted to fit workers and their ability including protection against mental strain. • Design and develop a comprehensive Site Specific Safety and Health Management Plan. • Absolute compliance with OSHA 2007. Damages to existing Utilities and Related Inconveniences • Adjacent corridor should remain intact and available for use by area community. • Design and construction to avoid unnecessary damages to utilities. • Reconnect all damaged utilities in good time. • Provide for utility ducts for future crossing facilities. • Continuous consultations with area community. Project area community and their social rights • Respect the rights and resources for area communities in relation to properties and service utilities. • Protect community facilities and properties and resolve any issues that may arise amicably and promptly. • Community Sensitisation and proper grievance Redress mechanism. 4392 4392 Surface and groundwater contamination • Hazardous substance control and emergency response plan that will include preparations for quick and safe cleanup of accidental spills. • Hazardous-materials handling procedures to reduce the potential for a spill during construction to be prescribed. • Identify areas where refueling and vehicle maintenance activities and storage of hazardous materials, if any, will be permitted. • Stagnant water, will be collected during construction contained and disposed of in accordance with all applicable regulations. 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. County Director of Environment, Nairobi City County. (c) 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. Comments can also be e-mailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/7775509 National Environment Management Authority.