GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 3585

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, Crown Paints Kenya PLC Limited, proposes to construct 2No. go-down blocks comprising of an Emulsion paint binder factory block and a plastic injection molding plant block each consisting of ground plus two mezzanine floors covering an area of approximately 6600 metres (sm) with other associated facilities and amenities on plot L.R. Nos.12648/179 and 12648/180, situated in Lukenya Area, Kinanie Sub-location, Kinanie Location, Athi River Sub-county, Machakos County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Mitigation Measures Climate change and Green House Gases generation • Use LPG fired generators. • Electric vehicles and machinery will be used. • Install Solar Photovoltaic System. • Plant and maintain a greenbelt around the facility. Light Pollution • No direct light sources will be visible from the exterior of the buildings to minimize light pollution which can affect wildlife from nearby conservancies. Safety and integrity of buildings • Comply with the National Construction Authority Act, No. 41 of 2011. • Use of appropriate construction materials and reinforcements as per specifications. • Close supervision of construction works. • Proper supervision and material testing regime. Increased traffic flow and road safety concerns • Implement recommendations of the traffic management plan. • Erect appropriate road safety signage. • Deploying adequate number of traffic marshals. • Provide adequate construction parking spaces within the project site. • Provide incentives for facility users to prioritize public and non-motorized transport modes. Noise pollution and excessive vibration • Comply with EMCA Noise Pollution and Excessive Vibration Regulations, 2009. • Carryout regular monitoring of noise levels during construction phase. • Construction work to be confined to between 8am to 5pm. • All workers shall be trained and provided with PPEs such as helmets, earmuffs, and dust mask. which will always be used when operating within the site area. • Safety signage shall be erected at the construction site entrance to notify of the construction activities and timings Air pollution, particulate matter and dust emission • Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand and other loose materials. • Avoid open air burning of waste such as paper and plastic containers at the construction site. • Onsite dirt piles or other stockpiled material should be covered, wind breaks installed, Impacts Mitigation Measures water and/or soil stabilizers employed to reduce wind-blown dust emissions. • All workers at the construction site and visitors exposed to dusty conditions must be provided with dust masks and other PPEs. • Regular and prompt maintenance of construction machinery and equipment to minimize generation of hazardous gases. • Institute appropriate dust suppression measures such as regular sprinkling of water on dusty access roads; speed limits, etc. Occupational Safety and Health • Register the construction site with Department of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSHS). • Comply with applicable Labour Laws such as the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007; the Work Injury Benefits Act, 2007, etc • Staff awareness creation on safety and health issues. • Have trained First Aiders and fully equipped First Aid box on site. • Provision and ensure proper use of personal protective equipment i.e. safety boots, helmet, goggles, and hand gloves. Public Safety and Health • Enhancement of pedestrian infrastructure along Pope road and access points. • Enforce speed limits for trucks and vehicles delivering construction materials. • Proper signage and warning to public of heavy vehicle turning. • The contractor to abide by ESIA licensing conditions. Solid waste generation • Dump of excavated materials to sites approved by NEMA and the county government. • Comply with EMCA Waste Management Regulations 2006. • Provision for waste receptacles / bins at strategic places within the site. • Provision of bins to handle biomedical waste. • Segregation of waste at the source during the project cycle. • Use of an Integrated Solid Waste Management System (ISWMS); through a hierarchy of options: source reduction, recycling, composting and reuse, will facilitate waste handling during operation/occupation phase. Sewerage and wastewater management • Use onsite wastewater treatment plant. • Comply with EMCA Water Quality Regulations, 2006. • For waste management prevent the contamination of surface or subsurface water. • Servicing of machinery and equipment to be done at a designated places with a paved surface and oil interceptors. Increased water demand and consumption • Undertake a water needs analysis for the project. • Connect the site to municipal water supply. 13th March, 2026 THE KENYA GAZETTE Impacts Mitigation Measures • Set up water reservoirs to buffer against erratic supplies and reduce competition for resource with other users. • Prompt detection and repair of all the water fixtures and fittings to reduce water wastage. • The contractor shall use water bowsers and tankers to bring in water for construction activities i.e., during periods of high-water demand (i.e., during slab formation). • Use water efficient appliances and fixtures for conservation of water during the project cycle. • Institute wastewater treatment and reuse for irrigation of the greenbelt around the project site. Emergence and spread of social vices • Use of local labor force as far as practical to avoid construction of a labor camp. • Ensure enforcement of relevant legal policy on sexual harassment and abuse of office. • Offer awareness, guidance and counselling on HIV/AIDS and other STDs to employees. Social harmony • Develop a mechanism to maximize use of local labor force. • Dedicated Liaison officer to receive and handle grievance from the neighbourhood. Increased energy demand and consumption • Install Solar Photovoltaic System. • Install and routine maintenance of energy efficient appliances e.g., LED bulbs. • Adoption of natural ventilation and lighting strategies. Storm water management • Rainwater harvesting by providing gutters to collect and direct rain water into drains and storage tanks. • Construct drains to standard specifications. • Develop a storm water drainage system and linkage to natural drains. 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, Machakos County. A copy of the report can be downloaded at www.nema.go.ke The National Environment 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 regarding this project. Comments can also be emailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/8111458 National Environment Management Authority.