GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 12846

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, Mombasa Cement Limited (Vipingo Unit) intends to develop a power plant to generate 13MW of electricity from a system namely; Waste Heat Recovery (WHR). The waste heat to be used in power generation will be recovered from waste flue gases that are emitted during clinkerization and cement production at Mombasa Cement Limited (MCL) Vipingo Unit. The proposed Project Site is located at G.P.S coordinates 3˚43’38.15’’S 39˚50˚12.66’’E, Vipingo off Mombasa-Kilifi Road, Kilifi South Sub-County, Kilifi County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Mitigation Measures Noise pollution • Use noise reduction technologies such as acoustic covers. • Training and education on risks of noise exposure. • Appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs). • Maintenance and inspections of machinery and equipment. • Technical controls to reduce noise at the source. • Limit workers' exposure time and rotation to less noisy tasks. Dust emission • Limit amount of exposed soil. • Construct wind barriers or install cover tarps. • Apply water to suppress dust. • Apply chemical dust suppressants. • Use vacuum controls on equipment to keep surfaces clean of debris. • Apply soil stabilizers. • Establish vegetative cover. Air pollution • Erection of dust screens around the construction site. • Dust control measures should be adopted by providing adequate PPE to staffs, canopying loading points and erecting dust screens around the plant. • Regular sprinkling of water on dry and dusty surfaces regularly including the access road. • Comply with personal protective clothing requirement for dusty areas such as dust masks and protective glasses. • Slowing the speed of traffic by using clearly marked road signs may contribute to reducing dust levels. • Covering heaps and berms of soil. • Regular and prompt maintenance of construction machinery and equipment to minimize generation of hazardous gases. • Monitor the air pollution levels regularly as per the provisions of the Environmental Management and Coordination (Air Quality) Regulations, 2014. Public health, occupational health and safety • Always utilize safety gear (PPEs). • Timely and proper equipment service and maintenance. • Develop and follow safety protocols while on site. • Schedule regular safety meetings. • Take regular breaks. Insecurity • Provision of security guards, CCTV cameras, security lights and other security apparatus during the entire project cycle. • Construction work timings shall only in line with the NEMA licensing conditions. Increased water demand and usage • Maximize extraction, recovery and reuse of condensate by recirculating. • Increase intercepted natural groundwater recharge through increase in vegetation cover. 4th October, 2024 THE KENYA GAZETTE Impacts Mitigation Measures • Increase induced groundwater recharge using treated wastewater. • Increase artificial aquifer recharge. • Reduce water abstraction by reuse process after cooling in cooling tower. • Fix any leakages in the system to eliminate steam and water loss. Increased waste generation • Proper planning to reduce generation of construction waste. • Effective material management to reduce generation of construction waste. • Recycling materials such as concrete, steel, and wood. • Implementing composting as a waste reduction strategy. • Purchasing materials in bulk to reduce waste from individually packaged materials Comply with provisions of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination, Waste Management Regulations 2006. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (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, Kilifi 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 publication of this notice 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/6529699 National Environment Management.