GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 3036

PURSUANT to regulation 21 of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, 2003, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. The proponent, Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) Nairobi Western Bypass Project In Kiambu County. The proposed Nairobi Western Bypass project starts from the end point of Nairobi Southern Bypass and links with trunk roads of the Kabete-Limuru Road (A104), Lower Kabete Road (E422J2), Getathuru road (D378), Ngong Road (E425J1), Limuru road, and D408 in loop type, and terminates at Nairobi Ruaka town where it connects with the starting point of the Northern Bypass. The overall length of the main alignment is 16.358 km, with 17.351 km service roads (excluding ramps). The project proposes to construct major interchanges at Dirt (Kwa Magu), Wangige, Ndenderu, Kihara, Rumingi and Ruaka. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed mitigation measures Loss of vegetation cover • Right-of-way clearing should be limited to the areas required for construction. • Tree plantation along the road shall be undertaken as per permit conditions issued by the Kiambu County- Department of Forests and Agriculture. • The species shall be suitable for local climate. • Proper care shall be taken to increase survival rate of saplings like regular watering, pruning, provision of tree guards, manure for better nourishment, etc. including timely replacement of perished saplings. Changes on topography . Ensure all construction wastes are and landscape disposed as per EMCA(Waste Management) Regulations, 2006. • Cut slopes should be vegetated immediately after construction activities to prevent soil erosion and improve appearance. Noise and excessive • Maintain construction equipment vibrations properly as most noise originates from equipment. For example replacement of worn, loose, or unbalanced machine parts that cause vibration, keeping machines well lubricated to reduce friction and adjusting belts valves and tightening bolts. • Damp noisy parts and equipment by installing sound absorbing materials or vibration isolation system's. • Be careful when selecting equipment to avoid use of old or damaged machinery with high level of noise emissions that would have a negative impact in the environment. • Maximize 'the offset distance between noisy equipment and residential and institutional receptors. • Ensure compliance with the permissible environmental noise standards stipulated in Environmental Management and Coordination (Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution) (Control) Regulations, 2009 and occupational noise limits provided by Occupational Safety and Health Act (Noise prevention and Control) rules, 2005 as well as other provisions relevant to the construction activities. • Ensure formation of community liaison avenues to deal with the residents' concerns and seeking resolutions of the same at an early stage in an amicable manner. • Undertake baseline noise levels in sections with sensitive receptors such as residential, institutions and trading centres. These shall form the benchmark' against which' the contractor shall work not to exceed by 5 decibels. • Schedule regular inspection and spot checks for all noise' generating equipment. • If the EIA license permits night construction, then the contractor shall regulate night time uses of certain noisy machines, such as concrete vibrators and pile drivers. Such machines should be used during the day. • Limit the times of construction 'to daylight hours (8am-5pm) in the vicinity of sensitive receptors. • Further to minimize noise impacts near sensitive receptors (particularly schools), operation of excavator and other heavy machineries should be carried out mostly during off-hours eg.3.30 pm to 7 pm and on holidays (Saturday and Sundays). • Undertake follow up noise monitoring during the construction phase. • Put up signage to prohibit hootihg at areas where there are institutions and religious establishments. Air quality degradation • Undertake air quality baseline survey so as to establish baseline conditions to benchmark against during construction. • Construction sites, transportation routes, diversions and materials handling sites to be water-sprayed on dry and windy days, especially if near sensitive receptors, such as the areas occupied by the major shopping centres, residential clusters and institutions such as schools and churches. • Trucks to be covered with clean impervious sheeting during haulage of friable and loose construction materials to ensure that dusty materials does not leak from the vehicles. • Dust generating project activities sites will be cordoned off with dust trappers to minimise dust migration to nearby facilities by wind e.g. excavation works • Travel speeds of construction vehicles especially through business centres and institution areas will be controlled by use of signage, speed bumps and driver awareness programs. The maximum speed limit shall be 50km/hr. • Construction equipment will be maintained in good operating condition to reduce exhaust emissions. 31st March, 2017 THE KENYA GAZETTE 1307. • Construction work should be undertaken by an experienced and duly registered contractor with a verifiable sense of environmental awareness and responsibility. • The location and operation of asphalt batch plants to be sited as far as possible from sensitive receptors. • Staff Working in dust generating activities e.g. site preparation, excavation, concrete mixing, stone dressing should be provided with appropriate dust masks. • Wet crushing of aggregate to curtail or reduce dust emission. • Maintain and service all construction vehicles periodically to ensure efficiency in fuel combustion thus reducing exhaust emissions. Increased solid wastes • Waste from road construction shall be disposed in designated waste receptacles only. • Waste generators to ensure that waste is transported by a company which is licensed to transport and dispose of waste in designated waste facilities. • Use the 311 Waste Management Approach, i.e. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle whereby waste shall be segregated - plastics, glass, tins, papers, wood, metals etc. (later to be re-used or recycled). • Licensed solid waste handlers to collect the solid waste at regular intervals. • Engage a hazardous waste handler to • collect hazardous wastes. • Licensed private artisan groups Qua Kali) to provide avenue for reuse of old and disposable items hence reducing the volume of the garbage at the site during the whole project cycle. • Re use excess fill materials where possible e.g. to improve earth roads in. the neighbourhoods. • Keep records of waste volumes/masses and types collected by the contracted entity. • Education and training for employees to help ensure that proper waste reduction, sorting, and disposal - procedures are followed. Safety, and health • Main is the development of a outcomes comprehensive Occupational, Health and Safety Plan. • Adoption of safe equipment and machinery use methods, training programs and occupational health and safety management systems. Such may include compliance to all international, national and local health and safety standards that may exist, issuance and training of all personnel in the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs). and chemical handling and clear • marking of work site hazards and training - in recognition of hazard symbols and accident investigation and prevention initiatives; and development • of and training in site emergency response plans. • Installation of barriers to deter pedestrian access to the roadway except at designated crossing points. • Designating passage ways for road users. • Undertake regular internal and annual statutory Occupational Safety and Health audits. • Establishment of work zones to separate workers on foot from traffic and equipment. • Routing of traffic to alternative roads when possible. • Closure of lanes and diversion of traffic to the remaining lanes if the road is wide. • use of protective barriers to shield workers from traffic vehicles. • Regulation of traffic flow by warning lights, avoiding the use of flaggers if possible. • Design of the work space to eliminate or decrease blind spots. • Reduction of maximum vehicle speeds in work zones; • Initiate toolbox talks before commencement of each day's work on issues of safety. • Training of workers in safety issues related to their activities, such as the hazards of working on foot around equipment and vehicles; and safe. • practices for work at night and in other low-visibility conditions, including use of high-visibility safety apparel and proper illumination for the work space (while controlling glare so as not to blind workers and passing motorists), • Ladders should be used according to pre-established safety procedures for proper placement, climbing, standing, as well as the use of extensions. • To reduce noise, the use of personal hearing protection by exposed personnel and implementation of work rotation programs to reduce cumulative exposure. • Falls prevention: • Establishment of a fall protection system should be appropriate for the structure and necessary movements, including ascent, descent, and moving from point to point. • Installation of fixtures on bridge components to facilitate the use of fall protection systems. • Maintenance of work vehicles and machinery to minimize air emissions. • Reduction of engine idling time in construction sites. • Use of extenders or other means to direct diesel exhaust away from the operator. • Provision of adequate ventilation in tunnels or other areas with limited natural air circulation. • Designate •a Safety Environment an Health Officer to develop safety and health management plan and to monitor implementation. This should , be developed before the project starts. • Provide condom dispensers and locate them in prominent areas within the contractor's campsite such as in the worker toilets and changing rooms. • Intensify awareness on HIV/AIDS by use of billboards and free VC'r services within the campsite accessible to members of the public. • Comply with the provisions of OSHA 2007. Land degradation • Avoid wherever possible clearing areas of highly erodible soils and steep slopes which are prone to water and wind erosion. • Vegetate and mulch progressively as each section of works is completed. The interval between clearing and vegetation should be kept to an absolute minimum. • Coordinate work schedules, if more than one contractor is working on a site, so that there are no delays in construction activities resulting in disturbed land remaining Un- stabilized. • Program construction activities so that the area of exposed soil is minimized during times of the year when the potential for erosion is high, for example during rainy season. • Implementation of erosion and sediment control measures such as silt fences. •• Cover open stockpiles of construction materials with tarpaulin or similar fabric during rainy season. • Grit traps to be incorporated as part of the drainage system. • Removal of soil vegetative cover should be kept at minimum and should only be carried out with absolute necessity. • Installation of oil/grease interceptors at the service yard bridge before waste water is discharged into the septic/soak pits at the campsite. • Proper maintenance of the oil waste water treatment plant to ensure maximum efficiency. • Waste water discharged from the oil waste water treatment station into the sewer line/soak pit should comply with the standards set out in the fifth schedule of the EMCA (Water Quality) Regulations, 2006. • Separate storm water drainage and sewerage systems. • Storm water drains should he well separated from storage areas containing dangerous goods or hazardous waste where spills are possible so as to prevent disposal in the storm waterway. • Absorbent materials such as saw dust should be available at maintenance and repair areas and at storage areas, in order to clean up small spills from leaks or due to repairs. Increased water demand • Seek acceptance for water abstraction from the local community to avoid possible conflicts • Depending on the water quantity, the contractor shall sink a borehole to supplement water needs for both road construction and campsite. • Seek permit to drill and water abstraction from Water Resources Management Authority (WRMA) and NEMA as well. Monitor water use and keep records. Conduct regular audits of water systems to identify and rectify any possible water leakages. Natural drainage system • Culverts should be designed to overcome waterlogging problem in the area. • Monitor the natural flow system during heavy rains and make improvements where necessary. • Clear blocked drainage channels. Disruption of utility • Necessary planning and coordination services with concerned authorities in charge of utilities. • The responsible authority should communicate, giving considerable notice, of any intended disruption of the services to enable, the people to prepare for alternatives. • The relocation of services to be done by the responsible authority; and • Pollution incidences should be reported to NEMA, Kiambu County immediately. Traffic congestion and • Develop a comprehensive traffic diversions management plan. • Information and warning signs about diversions should be deployed at strategic locations during construction to provide accurate and timely information to motorists, and enable them to make rational decisions on routing choices. • Construction activities, that might substantially disrupt traffic e.g. delivery of materials should not be performed during peak travel periods to the maximum extent practicable. • Temporary manual traffic control should be used when construction occurs at signalized intersections on adjacent arterials or roadways. • It is recommended that to further mitigate the negative impacts due to traffic, the contractor is expected to adhere to Kiambu County government traffic by-laws and Kenya traffic law. Disruption of livelihoods, • Relocation of PAPs with the objective income and loss of of livelihood restoration. revenue • The County Government of Kiambu should find alternative market places as resettlement sites for the traders to be displaced. Land and asset loss • Conduct a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) to guide in the relocation and compensation of the Project Affected Persons (PAPs) along the corridor;. • Compensation according to RAP. • Restoration of livelihoods as guided by RAP. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 6783940200, Nairobi. Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources,, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30126- 00100, Nairobi. County Director of Environment, Kisumu County. The 'National Environment Management Authority invites members of the public to submit oral or written comments within Water pollution 31st March, 2017 THE KENYA GAZETTE 1309 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 of this project. GEOFFREY WAHUNGU, Director-Genera!, MRI3 123596 National Environment Management Authority. GAZETFE NOTICE NO. 3037 LIBERTY LIFE ASSURANCE KENYA LIMITED Head Office: P.O. Box 303644)0100, Nairobi Loss OF POLICIES Policy Nos. 8108762/8000611/810968 in the name and on the 141e of Daniel Onwonga Orenge. APPLICATION having been made to this company on the loss of the above-numbered policies, notice is given that unless objection is lodged to Liberty Life Assurance Limited within thirty (30) days from the date of this notice, duplicate policies will be issued and shall be used as the only valid documents by the company for all future transactions. CHARLES THIGA, MRJ3 123988 Head of Customer Service, Liberty Life.