GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 10300

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, The Nairobi Waldorf School Trust, proposes to construct 20 classrooms (12No.ground level classrooms for primary education, 4No. ground level classrooms for secondary education, 4No.ground level classrooms for kindergarten and playground), a dining hall, 2No.workshops, 3No.laboratories other associated facilities and amenities on Plot L.R. No. 7336/76, located along Nandi Road, Karen Ward, Lang’ata Constituency, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impact Mitigation Measures Solid waste generation • Use of an integrated solid waste management system. • Provide solid waste handling facilities such as rubbish bags and skips. • Ensure that solid wastes generated at the facility are regularly disposed of appropriately at authorized disposal sites. • Awareness creation among staff and students on proper waste management. • Ensure that staff and students manage their waste efficiently through 16th August, 2024 THE KENYA GAZETTE Impact Mitigation Measures recycling, reuse and proper disposal procedures. • Donate redundant but serviceable equipment to charities and institutions. Liquid waste generation • Provision of adequate and safe means of handling sewage generated at the project via connection to adequate onsite wastewater treatment system. • Ensure regular monitoring of the effluent discharged from the project to ensure that the stipulated sewage/effluent discharge rules and standards are not violated. High demand for energy • Switch off electrical equipment, appliances and lights when not in use. • Install occupation sensing lighting at various locations such as storage areas which are not in use all the time. • Install energy saving fluorescent tubes at all lighting points within the developments instead of bulbs which consume higher electric energy. • Monitor energy use during the operation of the project and set targets for efficient energy use. • Sensitize development occupants to use energy efficiently. • Explore the possibility of using renewable sources of energy such as wind and solar energy. Noise pollution • Sensitize construction vehicle drivers and machinery operators to switch off engines of vehicles or machinery not being used. • Sensitize construction drivers to avoid gunning of vehicle engines or hooting especially when passing through sensitive areas such as churches, residential areas and hospitals. • Ensure that construction machinery are kept in good condition to reduce noise generation. • Ensure that all generators and heavy duty equipment are insulated or placed in enclosures to minimize ambient noise levels. • The noisy construction works will entirely be planned to be during day time when most of the neighbors will be at work. • Erect artificial hills and plant dense rows of trees and shrubs around the perimeter of the playgrounds as buffers to absorb and deflect noise. • Erect acoustic barriers or soundproof fences around the playgrounds and sports fields. • Plan game times to avoid early mornings, late evenings, and other times when residents are most likely to be at home and sensitive to noise. • Develop and enforce policies that encourage students to be mindful of Impact Mitigation Measures noise levels during outdoor activities. This can include designated quiet times or areas. • Regularly communicate with neighboring residents to keep them informed about school activities and listen to their concerns regarding noise. This can help build a cooperative relationship and allow for timely adjustments to schedules or activities. High water demand • Promptly detect and repair water pipes and tank leaks. • Occupants to conserve water e.g. by avoiding unnecessary toilet flushing. • Ensure taps are not running when not in use. • Install water conserving taps that turn- off automatically when water is not being used. • Install a discharge meter at water outlets to determine and monitor total water usage. • Create water conservation awareness among the occupants. Increased health and safety impacts • all necessary measures to ensure health and safety of school and the general public during operation of the project. • Slip roads should be constructed to ease getting and leaving the site- a proper traffic management plan should be developed. • Ensure the general safety and security at all times by providing day and night security guards and adequate lighting within and around the premises. Air pollution • Suitable wet suppression techniques need to be utilized in all exposed areas. • All unnecessary traffic must be strictly limited on site, speed controls to be enforced. Noise and vibration • Sensitize construction vehicle drivers and machinery operators to switch off engines of vehicles or machinery not being used. • Sensitize construction drivers to avoid gunning of vehicle engines or hooting especially when passing through sensitive areas such as churches, residential areas and hospitals. • Ensure that construction machinery are kept in good condition to reduce noise generation. • The noisy construction works will entirely be planned to be during day time when most of the neighbors will be at work. 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. THE KENYA GAZETTE 16th August, 2024 (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 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/6532282 National Environment Management Authority.