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GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 5010
GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 5010
THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CO-ORDINATION ACT
(Cap. 387)
ACT
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, Procmura Properties Limited proposes to develop
18 storey, 2 No. residential blocks (basement, ground, 18 No. floors and a roof terrace) comprising a total of 321 residential units (213 No.
One bedroom units, 90 No. Two bedroom units and 18 No. Three bedroom units) including management office, reception area, gym, meeting room, swimming pool, lifts, associated facilities and amenities on plot L.R. No. Nairobi/Block 4/613 along Rhapta Road in Westlands
Area, Westlands Sub-county, Nairobi City County.
The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures:
Impact Mitigation Measures
Air, noise pollution and vibration
Water sprinkling on driveways.
Switch off engines when not in use.
Construction work to be confined to between 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Provide and enforce use of PPE e.g earmuffs, aprons, gloves.
Proper servicing of machinery and equipment
(oiling and greasing) - Monitor noise levels as per NEMA guidelines.
Health and safety
(risks of accidents and injuries to
Education and awareness to all workers.
Procure services of a health and safety officer.
Provide First Aid Kits on site.
Impact Mitigation Measures workers) Proper signage and warning to public.
Provide clean water and food to the workers.
The contractor to abide by all conditions including health safety and workforce welfare.
Personnel to stick to standard operation procedures.
Personnel to wear complete protective gear.
Provision of fire-fighting equipment.
Comply with Kenyan safety policy and safe working procedures, laws and regulations.
Solid waste generation
Ensure waste materials are disposed off to
County and NEMA approved sites.
Use of the 3rs – Reduce, Re-use, Re-cycle.
Solid waste to be collected in designated areas for appropriate disposal.
Waste segregation at source.
Engage a NEMA and county licensed waste handler.
Regular inspection and maintenance of the waste disposal systems.
Excessive water demand
Harvesting of rainwater.
Training and awareness to workers on importance of water conservation and best practices.
Encourage use of alternatives for dust control such as non-toxic biodegradable dust suppressants or polymers that require less water
- Efficient water use in concrete mixing.
Liquid waste generation and management
Availability of NCWSC trunk sewer line in the area.
Proper connection to the existing sewer line.
Regular inspection and maintenance of the waste disposal systems.
Use of separate storm water drainage channel.
Social conflict Encourage good relation with the neighbours through provision of employment opportunities to the community members (skilled and semiskilled).
Formation of residents association/Register with the existing association.
Improved livelihood.
Strict adherence to provided ESMP.
Security Secure the premise with a perimeter wall.
Installation of CCTV cameras at strategic points.
Have entry points manned 24 hours.
Construction of gate house.
Increased loading on infrastructure
Provision of adequate parking within the facility.
Have paved driveways.
Encourage rainwater harvesting and water storage tanks.
Provide adequate storm water management system.
The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at:
2nd April, 2026 THE KENYA GAZETTE
(a) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, NHIF Building, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, P.O.
Box 30126–00100, 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 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/8098312 National Environment Management.
Dated the 2nd April, 2026.
MAMO B. MAMO,
Director-General, National Environment Management.
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Details
- Act / Legislation
- THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CO-ORDINATION ACT
- Reference
- Cap. 387
- Section
- section 59
- Signed By
- MAMO B. MAMO
- Title
- Director-General, National Environment Management
- Ministry
- Ministry of Environment And Forestry
- Date Signed
- 2nd April 2026
- Page
- 58
- Extraction Method
- regex
Source Gazette
Vol. CXXVIII No. 63 (SUPPLEMENT)
Published 2nd April 2026