GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 6954

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, Chieftain Court Limited intends to construct four blocks that shall have two and three-bedroom residential units, shops, office and lettable spaces. Specifically, blocks 1 and 2 shall have lower and upper basement parking, office spaces/stalls on the ground and first floor and two-bedroom units from the second floor up to the tenth floor. Block the three and four bedroom blocks shall have lower and upper ground floor parking. These two blocks shall each have eight units on every floor from the first floor up to the tenth floor on plot L.R. No. Nairobi/Block 72/3174 in Langata, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Air pollution • Fence off proposed project area. • Regular servicing of machinery. Noise and excessive vibration • Where possible, use low noise equipment. • Use of ear muffs and other required PPEs by persons within the project site. • Undertake construction activities only during the day. • Impose personnel limits at work place. • Switch off vehicles and machinery when not in use. Loss of biodiversity • Revegetate undeveloped part of the project area to promote biodiversity. • Prevent unnecessary movement of soil materials from the site. Water and waste water impacts • Promote water reuse and recycling. • Ensure taps remain closed when not in use. • Promote use of alternative sources of water. Soil erosion • Revegetate undeveloped part of the project area. • Prevent unnecessary movement of soil materials from the site. Increased solid waste generation • Incremental purchase of perishable construction materials. • Use building materials that have minimal or no packaging. • Well labeled waste collection bins for various wastes to be provided at designated points on site. • Promote integrated solid waste management; reuse, recycling and reducing. • Engagement of NEMA licensed waste disposal company. Oil leaks and spills • Carry out maintenance work in designated areas (protected service bays). Fire outbreaks • Designate fire assembly points on site. • Install firefighting equipment at strategic areas to promote access to this equipment. • Regular servicing of firefighting equipment. • Pin building plans within the buildings to aid occupants during emergencies. Accidents • Ensure that materials are stored or stacked in such a manner as to ensure their stability and prevent any fall or collapse. • Training on proper use of machinery. • Speedy Repair or removal of unsafe equipment. • Engage qualified and authorized personnel. • Seek necessary permits where applicable. • Ensure well stocked first aid box which is easily available and accessible. • Regular monitoring of equipment and installations. 17th June, 2022 THE KENYA GAZETTE Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures • Use of scaffolding safety nets to prevent falls. • Provide physical barriers at risky areas such as the stairways, elevated platforms etc. Spread of diseases • Promote proper sanitation. • Promote extensive use of Personal Protective Equipment. • Impose personnel limits at work place. Traffic density • Restrict unnecessary traffic to site. • Ordered movement of vehicle to site. Insecurity • Only allow authorized personnel to the site. • Use of motion sensor bulbs on the common areas, like stairways. • Install security alarms at strategic points all over the site area. • Provide lighting systems that illuminate the area well. 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, Nairobi City 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/3653688 National Environment Management.