GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 1922

PURSUANT to section 59 of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. The proponent, Tatu City Limited, proposes to develop a Wildlife Sanctuary comprising of wild habitats, Tatu cultural museum, pangolin rehabilitation centre, safari lodge, adventure play area and café, Parking area, Safari drive station, perimeter fence & function space, other associated facilities and amenities in Tatu City, Kiambu County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures/Controls Construction equipment mobilization and operations • Contractor to furnish equipment mobilization plan for facilitation. • All construction equipment and vehicles be confined to parking area at the site. • Observe minimal disruptions, emissions, waste dropping and safety. Site Preparation and construction • Vegetation cover from construction sites (grass, shrubs and trees) should only be removed on need basis). • Take account of removed vegetation cover (biomass) for purposes of replacement – especially trees and shrubs. • Enhanced tree planting (suitable indigenous species) and indigenous shrubbery and grass should be introduced upon completion. • Fence out the construction sites for safety of people and possible wildlife. • Waste disposal to follow existing Tatu City waste management plan. Air quality control (emissions and dust) • All construction equipment and trucks to be marinating at good working condition to prevent emissions. 13th February, 2026 THE KENYA GAZETTE Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures/Controls • Earthworks activities minimize dust emissions into the neighbouring areas. • Sustain speed controls for construction trucks to minimize dust emission. Noise and vibrations control • Undertake baseline and monitor noise and vibrations. • Sustain speed controls for vehicle to minimized noise and vibrations. • Provide construction workers with PPEs. • Institute noise and vibration control measures through the construction works. Waste management • Excavated spoil may be reused for rehabilitation in the sanctuary. • Excess spoil may be contained within Tatu City for reused in landscaping. • External disposal of spoil to approved dumping site shall be identified. • Plant matter be composted and used for manure and gardening. • NO open burning of dry plant matter will be allowed. • Construction debris should be sorted into categories. • Considerations for in-house and/or off- site recycling and reuse of the wastes. • Unusable waste materials be disposed of in approved sites. Hydrology and Drainage • A deliberate hydrology study of the sanctuary catchment. • Observe and monitor upstream land use and effects of surface runoff. • Size, design and install drainage systems based on hydrology characteristics. • Maintain the natural drainage systems to the extent possible. • Integrate sanctuary drainage system with other wet areas Isolate to the extent possible drains carrying polluted matter from the sanctuary area. • Institute the surface and sub-surface water flow quantification through the sanctuary and Tatu City in general. • Align outfalls from the sanctuary to the nearest surface water system, namely Kamiti River sub-basin. Alien and invasive plants species • Construction and/or rehabilitation materials should be sourced within Tatu City land as much as possible to avoid alien and invasive plant species. • Existing invasive plants (eucalyptus ssp. trees, pathenium, doda, wild castor, etc.) be eliminated. • Lantana camara plant may be controlled BUT not eliminated as it is suitable for some habitats. • New plant species will be introduced into the sanctuary ONLY of confirmed suitable for one or more of the incoming wildlife animals. Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures/Controls Wildlife species integration • Establish locations and nature of existing wildlife habitats • Ensure existing animals and habitats are not significantly affected. • Undertake a rapid animal count by species. • New animal species will only be introduced upon completion of the sanctuary works including appropriate fencing and paddocking. • The desired animals’ species to the sanctuary must be approved by KWS. • Investigate conflicts with existing species. Sensitive areas • All green areas in Tatu City shall be conserved, including the wet areas sections of the sanctuary. • Allow dedicated wildlife corridors between micro-ecosystems. Labour influx • Sensitize internal stakeholders of additional workforce into Tatu City. • Enforce confinement of workers to the project area. • Contractor(s) to provide a Labour Management Plan. • Ensure labour force to the extent possible. • Ensure the 30% Gender Rule is achieved at all cadres. • Give opportunities to marginalized persons. • No underage persons shall be engagement in gainful employment. • Child abuse will not be tolerated. • Workers in the sanctuary present Certificates of Good Conduct. Health and Safety • Prepare a Health and Safety (OHS) Plan for the workers. • Ensure safety emergency plan/strategy on site. • Allow a Safety Superintend at all times. • All workers to apply PPEs while at work. • Develop a Public Safety Plan. • Isolate unauthorised public accessing to the sanctuary area. • Install safety signage and information around the site for public awareness. Social compatibility • Influence developers on ensuring compatibility of land use and designs. • Maintain isolation of the communities from the sanctuary. • Prepare and roll out a Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP). • Enhance fencing between the immediate residential areas and the sanctuary. • Post appropriate signage and information on wildlife. 598 598 Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures/Controls • Ensure appropriate barriers on neighbouring houses for safety from intrusive animals including monkeys, birds, snakes and other creepers. • Allow platform for continuous views and opinions from the stakeholders. • Work with community wildlife champions on public wildlife safety. Community involvement • Apply the Stakeholders Engagement Plan through the development works. • Provide periodic stakeholder interactions for awareness. • Engage a Stakeholder Liaison for the project development. Socioeconomic benefits • Enhance attraction to related investments into Tatu City. • Provision of services and supplies (direct and indirect economic opportunities). • Visitors/tourists spending in the sanctuary and other outlets in Tatu City Cultural benefits • Enhance cultural values of the sanctuary in conjunction with the relevant government ministry. • Sustain platform for exposure of younger generation to the Kenyan culture among others. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) • Provide and roll out a CSR Policy with a budget line. • Engage communities on targeted areas of intervention during construction. • Maintain records in CSR initiatives and impacts. Biodiversity management • Maintain unique ecological segments of the sanctuary. • Allow ecological dynamism of the sanctuary flow naturally. • KWS to guide on animal species transformations tracking. • Enhance proliferation of indigenous plant species. • Check out for alien plant species for continuous elimination. • Removal for indigenous plant species should only be with professional approval. • Introduction of new plant vegetation into the sanctuary should be with professional approval, specifically from KWS. • New animal species into the sanctuary be monitored during the adaptation period to determine emergent challenges. • Ensure constant presence of wildlife Vet. Doctor through the adaptation period. • Look out for any new wildlife ailments in the sanctuary. • Monitor the carrying capacity of the sanctuary. Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures/Controls Cumulative impacts management • Specify impacts management from the sanctuary development and its operations against other activities around Tatu City. • Project the effects of development and occupation of the residential areas in Tatu City against the potential of the Sanctuary on the same. • Project effects of the sanctuary development and operations against the development of the commercial and industrial zones. • Assess the potential demand for installation of services and utilities of the sanctuary against the global requirements in Tatu City. Climate change mitigation • Enhance planting and growing indigenous trees for optimum carbon sequestration. • Minimize use of fossil fuels within the sanctuary. • Adopt renewable energy sources including solar option as the main source of energy towards a green sanctuary for less emissions. • No open burning of vegetation and other wastes at the sanctuary. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839–00200, Nairobi. (b) County Director of Environment, Kiambu 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. Kindly quote ref. No. NEMA/ENVIS/SR/00351. Comments can also be e-mailed to info@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, MR/8099243 Director-General.