GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 8679

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, Macaash Investment Limited, proposes to construct a 19No. floors (2No. basement, mezzanine floor, ground plus 19No. floors) residential cum commercial building comprising a total of 141 shops and 240 residential units (32No. one-bedroom units, 96No. two-bedroom units, 32No. three-bedroom units, 32No. four-bedroom units, 48No. five bedroom units) conference halls, gym, kids play area, swimming pool, madrassa, 283 parking spaces, lifts and staircases, associated facilities and amenities on plot L.R. No. Nairobi Block 19/104 and Nairobi Block 19/510 along Kasuku lane, Kilimani, Nairobi County. 27th June, 2025 THE KENYA GAZETTE The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Soil erosion • Control earthworks; Install drainage structures properly; Ensure management of excavation activities. Vegetation disturbance • Restore/re-establish vegetation in some parts of the disturbed areas through implementation landscaping programme. Air pollution • Stockpiles of earth should be sprayed with water or covered during dry seasons; Provide dust masks for the personnel in dust generation areas; Sensitize construction workers on pollution control measures. Noise pollution • Sensitize workforce including drivers of construction vehicles; Install sound barriers for pile driving activity; Install portable barriers to shield compressors and other small stationary equipment where necessary; Display signs to indicate construction activities; Maintain all equipment; Workers in the vicinity of high-level noise to wear safety and protective gear. Dust generation • Spray stock piles of earth with water; Avoid pouring dust materials from elevated areas to ground; Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand and other loose materials; Provide dust screen where necessary. Exhaust emissions • Vehicle idling time shall be minimized; Equipment shall be properly serviced and maintained. Increased Water Use • Installation of motion-sensing taps, urinals, and toilets to automatically switch off once the user leaves the station. A motion sensor tap would cut up to 85% of annual water usage compared to conventional taps. Rainwater harvesting: The harvested water would be used for cleaning, flushing toilets, watering plants, etc. • Avail storage tanks. Waste Management • Special attention shall be paid to the sanitary facilities on site; garbage shall be disposed periodically. Contract a NEMA licensed waste handler. Emission of greenhouse gas emission • Installation of a solar PV system on the rooftop to supplement KPC supply thereby abating about GHG emissions. Implementing energy efficiency mechanisms to reduce energy consumption. Undertaking annual energy audits to monitor progress and exploit opportunities for energy efficiency. Public health and occupational safety • Ensure proper solid waste disposal and collection facilities; Ensure dustbin cubicles are protected from animals, rains and are well covered; Provide suitable safety gear for all personnel; Proper treatment of waste water. Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Climate change risks and vulnerability • Water management; The project should invest in water management strategies like rainwater harvesting, storage facilities, and efficient water use practices. These measures aim to mitigate water scarcity during dry periods and reduce flood risks during heavy rainfall events. • Infrastructure design: Incorporate resilient features to withstand extreme weather like flooding, storms, and high temperatures. • Energy efficiency: Implement technologies and practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and dependency on fossil fuels. • Biodiversity conservation: Protect and enhance natural ecosystems to preserve biodiversity and ecosystem services, including reforestation, habitat restoration, and sustainable land management practices. Traffic disruption • Properly plan for transportation of materials to ensure that vehicles are optimally filled to reduce the number of trips done or the number of vehicles on the access roads; Employment of formal flagmen/women to ensure the public safety; Place clear signage’s at the gate to alert drivers to be cautious about the construction and to look out for entering and/or exiting vehicles. Fire risks • Install fire alarm with smoke sensors; Have standby fire extinguishers at the site in case fire erupts; Declare places with flammable construction materials as ‘’NO SMOKING ZONES’’ and display conspicuous notices of the same. Encroachment of the area • Demarcate the project area affected by construction activities to prevent unnecessary interference with areas not meant for proposed project. • Avoid encroachment into road reserves in totality. 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, Nairobi City 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/6222744 Director-General. THE KENYA GAZETTE 27th June, 2025