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GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 6030
GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 6030
THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CO-ORDINATION ACT
(Cap. 387)
RESTORATION
PURSUANT to section 59 of the Environmental Management and
Coordination Act, the National Environment Management Authority
(NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study
Report for the above proposed project.
The proponent, JKAC Gardens Limited, proposes to construct an 8 storey (1 No. basement, ground plus 8 floors ) residential blocks with a total of 182 units comprising of (160 studio units and 32 one- bedroom units), parking spaces, reception/concierge area, lifts, backup generator, underground water storage tanks, waste transfer and segregation station, rooftop space with a swimming pool and poolside
24th April, 2026 THE KENYA GAZETTE terrace, other associated facilities and amenities located on Plot L.R.
No. 209/9753, Langata Road, Nairobi City County.
The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures:
Impact Mitigation measures
Dust emissions • Water spraying, cover trucks
• Regular air quality monitoring
Noise and vibration • Use low-noise equipment
• Restrict working hours (8 a.m.—5 p.m.)
• Provide PPE
• Noise monitoring
Traffic congestion • Traffic management plan, signage
• Off-peak scheduling, traffic marshals
Solid waste (debris, packaging, hazardous waste)
• Segregate waste, provide bins
• Engage licensed NEMA waste handlers
Occupational health and Safety risks
• PPE, safety induction, • Emergency response plan, site barricading
Community disturbance grievances
• Community liaison office, grievance redress system via Chief's office
Increased solid waste short-term rentals
• Establish waste transfer and segregation station
• Engage licensed waste collectors
High water demand on
NWSC supply
• Water-saving fixtures, underground storage tanks and rainwater harvesting
Increased sewage discharge
• Connect to NWSC sewer
• Regular effluent monitoring
Noise from standby generator
• Install acoustic enclosures
• Limit run times, monitor dB levels
Energy consumption • Use solar PV, LED lighting, energy audits
Traffic congestion at entry/exit points
• Adequate basement parking, traffic marshals
Security and safety risks
• CCTV surveillance, access control, 24/7 security, fire safety drills
Radiation exposure
(EMF and radon gas)
• Shield electrical/generator rooms
• Conduct annual EMF & random monitoring, ventilation in basements, comply with WHO/ICNIRP standards
Demolition waste generation
• Segregation, recycling, disposal by licensed handlers
Dust and noise during demolition
• Wetting surfaces, acoustic shielding, daytime works
Safety hazards for workers and community
• PPE, secure demolition site, warning signage
Community disturbance
• Advance notices, engagement via Chiefs office
Site restoration after demolition
• Landscaping, tree planting, soil stabilization
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, 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 Kindly quate No.
NEMA/ENVIS/SR/00291.
Comments can also be e-mailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke
MAMO B, MAMO, Director-General, MR/8118151 National Environment Management Authority.
Dated the 24th April, 2026.
MAMO B,
MAMO,.
Extracted Entities (1)
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Details
- Act / Legislation
- THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CO-ORDINATION ACT
- Reference
- Cap. 387
- Section
- section 59
- Signed By
- MAMO B
- Title
- MAMO,
- Date Signed
- 24th April 2026
- Page
- 48
- Extraction Method
- regex
Source Gazette
Vol. CXXVIII No. 73 (SUPPLEMENT)
Published 24th April 2026