GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 7823

PURSUANT to section 59 of the Environmental Management and Coordination Act, 1999, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. The proponent Jemima Nyangara Machogu, proposes to construct a 10-storey residential units comprising a total of 125No. residential units (28No. one-bedroom units and 97No. twobedroom units) associated facilities and amenities. The proposed project will be located on Plot L.R. No. Kisii Municipality/Block 313, Kisii County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Mitigation Measures Occupational health and safety • Provide Training to the construction workforce (including sub-contractors, temporary workers and drivers). • Ensure site premises are provided with appropriate fencing (where applicable) and lighting. Use hazard notices/signs/barriers to prevent access to dangerous areas. • Ensure speed limits on site and on transporting routes. • Ensure the use of Ppersonal Protective Equipment (PE) for workers. • Maintain high standard in housekeeping on site. • Ensure provision of Health and Safety (H&S) facilities at the Project site, including shaded welfare areas, bathrooms, and potable water. • Ensure that the workers camp and construction areas are open only to formal employees. Fire outbreak • Provide necessary fire prevention equipment on site in line with applicable regulations. Liquid wastes generation • Collect and segregate waste and ensure safe storage in line with legal requirements. • Ensure disposal through waste contractors licensed for treatment/removal/recycling of eachof the waste types. • Ensure appropriate containment and disposal of construction wastewater, including sanitary water. • Ensure appropriate and safe storage of contaminants such as fuels, construction materials and wastes. • Provide absorbent and intervention materials in sufficient quantities and at relevant locations for intervention in case of leakages/spills. • Implement appropriate secondary containment and spill controls for maintenance or refueling works. Water pollution • Prioritize the use of rainwater/storm water over surface water/groundwater abstraction by using harvesting equipment and systems on site. • Restrict excavation activities during periods of intense rainfall. • Use temporary bunding to reduce the risk of sediment, oil or chemical spills to the receiving waters. Impacts Mitigation Measures • Carry out excavation works in cut off ditches to prevent water from entering excavations. • Reuse wastewater wherever feasible. Loss of vegetation • Limit vegetation clearing to areas within the site boundary where it is absolutely necessary. • Avoid clearing mature trees. • Avoid off-road vehicle traffic. Use existing roads. • Ensure planting of vegetation where possible after construction using native species. Air and dust • Ensure watering of transportation roads during dry and windy conditions. Cover truck loads with canvas to avoid dust blow. • Ensure optimal traffic routes. Enforce vehicle speed limits on unpaved roads. • Ensure appropriate stockpile management (triable materials) to minimize dust blow. Minimize drop heights for material transfer activities such as unloading of friable materials. Solid waste generation • Collect and segregate wastes and ensure safe storage and in line with legal requirements. • Ensure disposal through waste contractors licensed for treatment/removal/recycling ofeach of the waste types. • Ensure appropriate containment and disposal of construction wastewater, including sanitary water. • Ensure appropriate and safe storage of contaminants such as fuels, construction materials and wastes. Provide absorbent and intervention materials in sufficient quantities and at relevant locations for intervention in case of leakages/spills. • Implement appropriate secondary containment and spill controls for maintenance or refueling works. Soil erosion • Restrict excavation activities during periods of intense rainfall. Use temporary bunding to reduce the risk of sediment, oil or chemical spills on the soil. • Carry out excavation works in cut off ditches to prevent water from entering excavations. • Use of natural contours for roads and drainage networks, excavated drainage channels. • Retain trees and other vegetation by not clearing the existing trees/vegetation. 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, Kisii 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, Director-General, MR/5983179 National Environment Management Authority. THE KENYA GAZETTE 21st June, 2024