GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 10314

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, Karsan Ramji And Sons Limited, proposes to establish a limestone quarry, installation and commissioning of a600 4610 4610 TPD Greenfield clinker plant as well as auxiliary infrastructure including site offices, canteen, first aid center, power and water supply systems including a borehole, a boundary wall and sanitation facilities at Indonyio Olmoti village, Matapato South Ward, Oloililei Sub- county, Kajiado County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Mitigation Measures Change in land use • Apply and obtain a change of user from the County Government of Kajiado. Poor access road to the project site • Widen and tarmack the Ibissil – Mailua Road in collaboration with Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA). • Erect traffic warning signage and observe speed limits of 40km/hr. Potential conflicts with the local community • Observe speed limits, employ traffic marshals in high risk areas and sensitize drivers on community safety. • Develop and implement a Grievances Redress Mechanism (GRM) for conflict resolution. Environmental risks of obtaining raw materials • Source raw materials from sites that are licensed as per the Environmental Management and Coordination Act Cap 387 of the Laws of Kenya. • Procure quantities of construction materials in line with the Bill of Quantities prepared by a Licensed Quantity Surveyor to reduce wastage. • Re-use construction materials such as steel and wood cuttings which can be recovered. Loss of vegetation cover • Landscaping after completion of project. • Tree planting within and around the project site (indigenous tree species are advised). Land degradation • Develop a comprehensive Mine Rehabilitation and Closure Plan (MRCP) in line with Section 180 of the Mining Act, 2016. • Implement progressive rehabilitation of disturbed areas throughout the quarrying phase. Health and safety risks • Register the site as a workplace with the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSHS). • Installation works and supervision should be carried out by registered contractors and engineers/architects. • Procure and provide adequate and appropriate Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) to workers and visitors to the site and enforce their use. • Provide workers with correct tools for jobs assigned and train on their use. • Obtain insurance cover for the workers as per WIBA, 2007. • Ensure moving parts of machines and sharp surfaces are securely protected with guards to avoid unnecessary contacts and injuries. • Provide a fully equipped first aid kit and trained personnel at the project site. Impacts Mitigation Measures • All accidents should be reported, investigated and corrective action taken to prevent reoccurrence. • Develop and implement an emergency response plan. • Access to the facility should be controlled to limit exposure to hazards. • Conduct first aid training among the workers. • Provide a standby or easy to access ambulance service. • Establish and maintain an accident/incident register. • Reduce the time required for work in high heat areas and ensure access to drinking water. • Shield surfaces where workers come in close contact with hot equipment. • Comply with provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), 2007. Fire hazards and emergencies • Develop and implement a fire and emergency evacuation plan. • Procure and install adequate firefighting equipment at appropriate locations within the facility. • Ensure firefighting equipment are serviced quarterly by accredited fire service providers. • Train employees on the use of fire-fighting equipment. • Designate a fire assembly point and clearly display emergency exits. • Display fire safety and warning signage at appropriate sections of the facility. • Ensure proper handling and storage of flammable materials. • Plant operations should be undertaken by authorized personnel only. • Regular inspection and maintenance of electrical appliances. • Conduct annual fire safety audit and fire drills. • Comply with the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), 2007. Mine blasting impacts • Inform the local community prior to blasting. • Establish a buffer zone between the quarry and nearby sensitive areas. • Blasting should only be carried out by qualified personnel. • Provide and enforce use of earmuffs to all workers and visitors. • Use controlled blasting techniques (e.g., timing delays, smaller charge sizes) to minimize shockwaves and ground vibrations. 25th July, 2025 THE KENYA GAZETTE Impacts Mitigation Measures • Install blast mats within the quarry to contain fly rock and reduce noise and dust. • Conduct noise and vibrations monitoring in compliance with the Environmental Management and Coordination (Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution) (Control) Regulations, 2009. • Comply with provisions of the Explosive Act, Cap. 115. Air pollution • Procure, provide and enforce the use of dust masks to workers. • Install dust screens around the project site. • Sprinkle water at the unpaved access roads and excavation areas and within the facility to suppress fugitive dust. • Use of appropriate air emission control technologies and strategies for the plant in compliance with the Seventh Schedule of Air Quality Regulations, 2024. • Cover stockpiles of construction materials to reduce dust emissions especially during windy conditions. • Use serviceable machinery/equipment and trucks. • Monitor fugitive emissions • Comply with the Provisions of Air Quality Regulations, 2024. Noise pollution • Procure and provide adequate ear muffs to workers at peak noise producing areas. • Delivery of raw materials, installation and fabrication works should be limited to day time hours only between 8am to 5pm. • Service machinery and equipment to ensure that they are in good condition. • Sensitize truck drivers to avoid unnecessary hooting and running of vehicle engines. • Conduct noise and vibrations monitoring. • Comply with the provisions of Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution (Control) Regulations, 2009. Solid waste generation • Use of overburden in backfilling and landscaping post establishment and installation activities. • Procure appropriate infrastructure for solid waste management including receptacles with segregation capacity. • Designate a central waste collection area for construction debris and commercial wastes . • Recycle kiln dust and fly/bottom ash into the clinker production process. • Contract a NEMA licensed handler to dispose-off the solid wastes. • Comply with the provisions of the Environmental Management and Coordination (Waste Management) Regulations, 2024 and Sustainable Waste Management Act, 2022. Water use and effluent management • Sensitize the workforce on water conservation and management. • Install water saving systems such as self- closing taps and low flush water closets. Impacts Mitigation Measures • Regular inspection and maintenance of the water distribution network to ensure zero leaks and damages. • Keep water consumption records. • Install and commission a bio-digester in place of septic tank and soak pit. • Monitor the quality of wastewater discharged from the facility. • Apply and ensure timely renewal of EDL from NEMA. • Comply with the Water Quality Regulations, 2024. Energy demand • Apply and obtain license to use/transport coal for energy production from EPRA. • Procure plant machinery and equipment that feature the latest technology to ensure power efficiency. • Supplement electrical supply from the national grid with renewable energy. • Install energy saving bulbs. • Keep power consumption records. • Create awareness among employees on energy conservation. • Conduct energy audits at least once every three years and implement the recommendations. • Comply with the Energy Act, 2019. Oil spills • Develop and implement an oil spill containment plan for the facility. • Designate specific, well-contained areas for handling and storing oil, fuel, and hazardous chemicals containers. • Conduct regular maintenance checks on equipment/machinery to detect and fix leaks early. • Procure and train workers on the use of oil spill response kits. • Install oil-water separators in drainage systems to prevent contamination of groundwater. Storm water risks • Design a storm water management plan that minimizes impervious area runoff. • Limit access road gradients to reduce runoff induced erosion. Increased traffic • Develop and implement a traffic management plan. • Offload construction materials on the site and not on the road reserves to ensure smooth flow of traffic. • Sensitize drivers to observe the designated speed limit along the road. • Comply with the provisions of the Traffic Act, 2016. Labour influx and social concerns • Prepare a site-specific Labor Influx Management Plan and implementation framework which should be approved by KRSL prior to project commencement. • Implement measures to prevent, identify, address, and resolve conflicts before and 4612 4612 Impacts Mitigation Measures when they occur at the workplace including anonymous reporting systems. • Develop and implement a Grievances Redress Mechanism (GRM) for conflict resolution. Climate change risks • Prepare annual carbon footprint reports and implement the recommendations. • Comply with the Climate Change Act 2023 and National Climate Change Action Plan 2023 – 2027. 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, Kajiado 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 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, MR/7782026 Director-General.