GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 9755

NOTICE is given that pursuant to section 20 (6), (7) and (8) of the Crops Act, the Agriculture and Food Authority proposes to grant a license to the following applicants: Name of Applicant Purpose of Licence Location Harvest Circle Limited Coffee Exports, imports and value addition/roasting and packaging. Dalamare Flats L.R. No. 209/3537 Nairobi County Sumseron Enterprises limited Coffee Exports, imports and value addition/roasting and packaging. Zain building LR. No. 62 South B Nairobi County Kaoa Ventures Limited Coffee Exports, imports and value addition/roasting and packaging. Umoja building Umoja Estate Nairobi County Any objections to the proposed grant of license with respect to the applicant, should be lodged in writing with the Agriculture and Food Authority — Coffee Directorate, Coffee Plaza Building, along the Exchange lane, Off Haile Selassie Avenue and of P. 0. Box 30566- 00100, Nairobi within fourteen days (14) from the date of this notice. The objection should state clearly the name, address and telephone number of the person/s or entity objecting, the reasons for the objection to the grant of the license and should be signed by the objector. The Agriculture and Food Authority proposes to issue the license to the applicants who will have complied with the Crops Act of 2013, the Crops (Coffee)(General) Regulations, 2019 and any other relevant written law by 16th December, 2020. Dated the 17th November, 2020. ANTHONY MURIITHI, Ag. Director-General, MR/1455722 Agriculture and Food Authority. CPR/20215/206403 PVT-RXURDMJ PVT-AAABVGO CPR/20I2/70456 0.1 816 PVT-AJUJ732 CPR/2013/93332 PVT-AAABTC7 C. 135537 CPR/20I0/24366 PVT-6LU9A67 PVT/2016/002085 PVT-Q7UK3YV CPR/2013/96525 PVT-PJUL6GY PVT-5JUREPB C. 106717 PVT-LRULA6 CPR/2012/66817 PVT-AJULXPJ PVT/2016/019683 PVT/2016/031075 C. 69396 20th November, 2020 THE KENYA GAZETTE 471 I Impacts Noise pollution by construction activities. Workers accidents during construction process. Disruption of existing natural environment and modification of micro- climate Increased surface run off leading to flooding, from paved grounds and expansive roofs Proposed Mitigation Measures • Construction vehicle drivers will be under strict instructions to minimize unnecessary trips, refill petrol fuel tanks in the evening and minimize idling of engines. • All active construction areas will be watered at least twice a week to reduce dust. • All trucks hauling soil, sand and other loose materials shall be covered. • Provide all workers with PPEs and enforce their use appropriately. • Careful screening of construction site to contain and arrest construction-related dust. • Vegetation will be replanted in disturbed areas as soon as possible to create green space and stabilize soils. • Windbreakers will be installed at the windward side of the construction site. • All workers on the site will be required to wear protective clothing while on duty. • Portable barriers will be installed to shield compressors and other small stationery equipment where applicable. • Use of equipment designed with noise control elements will be adopted where necessary. • Trucks used at construction site shall be routed away from noise sensitive areas in the neighborhood, where feasible. Sound barriers are to be installed for pile driving activities. • Idling time for pick-up trucks and other small equipment will be minimized to limited time. • Use of very noisy equipment will be limited to daytime only and workers should wear PPEs. • Construction works to be carried out during daytime only. • All workers will be sensitized before construction begins, on how to control accidents related to construction. A comprehensive contingency plan will be prepared before construction begins, on accident response. Accordingly, adherence to safety procedures will be enforced and insure workers against accidents. • All workers will be instructed to wear protective clothing during construction, including helmets. This would be enforced to ensure compliance. • Signs to alert people of possible falling objects and use hessian cloth to cover the walls. • Development restricted to the approved density — building line, plot coverage and plot ratio. • Careful layout and orientation of buildings to respect wind and sun direction. • Adequate provision of green and open space planted with grass, shrub and tree cover. • Minimum use of reflective building material and finishes for roof, wall and pavement. • Condone the site with iron sheet (preferably colored to blend with environment) during construction. • Surface run off and roof water will be harvested and stored in underground reservoir for re-use. • Storm water management plan that minimizes impervious area increases infiltration by use of recharge areas, and use of retention, and/or retention with graduated outlet control structures, will be used. Impact; j•$.,-ai., , ago r • ' interna a al iinmediate external rir.:tinage systems elex- • Dig channels for water ergrottrni water reservoirs. • Compact loose soils and apt.. $ • Undertake roof catchment ;-educe volumes of storm water. Pollution and • Damping down of site e.g. sprinkling water to health hazards dusty areas on construction site. • Containment of noisy operation, including locating noise operations away from sensitive neighbors. • Limit construction work to day hours only. Construction work to take shortest time possible. • Vehicles felling construction materials move in low speed and proper and standard fuel storage tanks installed. Operation Phase Delivery and collection hours by service vehicles will be limited to off-peak hours and customer vehicles. Service deceleration line will be provided at the entry point. Adequate roof catchment and underground water storage tanks will be provided. • Expansion of the capacity of water and sewer lines to accommodate the increased demand in the area. • Standby generator will be installed to ensure uninterrupted power supply. • Use energy saving appliances and use solar energy for heating water especially staff quarters. • Detect leaks early enough and fix immediately to conserve water. High water • Install good taps that provide good conservation usage measures. • Utilize storm water for irrigating of lawns and flower beds and tree planting. • Regular inspection of pipes to detect leaks and recycle water during processing. • Maintain internal and external drainage systems clear all the times and provide for rainwater harvesting. Fire accidents • Install a fire hydrant preferably near the main entrances. • Train the workers in firefighting and subject them to frequent fire drills and designated fire assembly point. • Place sand filled buckets in strategic places. • Encourage to handle and store flammable material safely and clearly label fire exists points. • Provide and regularly service the firefighting equipment. • Ensure block electric wiring is done by qualified electrician who is licensed by Kenya power. • All windows should be fitted with openable grills. Proliferation of • A NEMA licensed private contractor will be uncollected engaged to collect solid waste generated. solid waste • Wastes to be collected regularly to control air pollution and vermin/insects etc. Pressure on • infrastructure and services, i.e. traffic • related conflicts, water, power and sanitation Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Traffic congestion • Receptacles will be provided for waste storage prior to collection. • Resource recovery will be encouraged once the project takes off so as to shrink waste stream and recover non-recyclables. Re-use and recycle some of the waste. • Refuse collection vehicles will be covered to prevent scatter of wastes by wind. • Wastes will be collected by a licensed operator to avoid illegal final dumping at unauthorized sites. • All persons involved in refuse collection shall he in full protective attire. • Notify the motorists about the development once implementation is started. It is important that warning/informative signs (billboards) be erected at the site. These should indicate the operation hours and when works are likely to be started and completed. The signs should be positioned in a way to be easily viewed by the public and mostly motorists. Liaise with local traffic police for traffic control if need be. Decommissioning Phase Demolition/dec • Ensure materials after demolition are in a form onstruction that allows recycling and reusing. • Dispose waste through appropriate disposal methods using best available practices. • Put up dust screens around surrounding buildings to trap dust and particulates. • Carry out demolition activities during the day only when permissible noise levels are high. • Acquire NEMA license for activities beyond the allowable thresholds e.g. if explosives are to be used. • Special care be taken when dismantling the fuel storage tank to minimize soil and ground water contamination with oil leaks and other petrochemicals. 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, Community, 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, Kajiado 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 plan. Comments can also be emailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/I443448 National Environment Management Authority.