GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 12791

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, Safaricom Investment Co-operative Society Limited, proposes to construct a multi-dwelling development that will have a total of 400 No. units which will be developed in two phases. Phase one (Blocks 1A, 1B, 1C, 2A, 2B) of 7No. storey each with a total of 200No. units (36 No of studios, 24 No. of studio lofts, 56 No. of one bedroom units and 84 No. of two bedroom) phase two will have (Block 3, 4, 5 also of 7No. storey each) with a total of 200No. units of similar distribution as phase one, a bio digester, parking lots, associated facilities and amenities on plot L.R. Nos. Kiambaa/Ruaka/7133 (Formerly Kiambaa/Ruaka/5898, 1082, 3484, 4106, 5897, 4105, 1297, 1291 and 4104) off Limuru-Redhill Road, Ruaka in Kiambu County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Mitigation Measure Noise pollution • Observe normal working hours during noisy construction works (00800 to 1700) hours. • Ensure that all generators and heavy duty equipment are insulated or placed in enclosures. • Sensitize drivers to avoid unnecessary gunning of vehicle engines. • Workers to wear ear muffs if working in noisy section. • Erecting signs and notifying other users of noisy activities. • Using equipment with low noise ratings or noise reduction technologies such as for the generators. Construction waste • Making available suitable facilities for the collection, segregation and safe disposal of the wastes. • All construction materials left over at the end of construction should be used in other projects or sold. Impacts Mitigation Measure • Ensure proper handling and storage of construction materials to reduce damage. • Accurately estimate the sizes and quantities of materials required to reduce amounts left. • Excavated waste should be re-used or backfilled. Air/dust pollution • Enclosing the structures under construction with dust proof nets. • Using efficient machines with low emission technologies for the ones that burn fossil fuels. • Regular maintenance and services of machines and engines. • Use of clean fuels e.g. unleaded and de- sulphurized fuels. Oil spills and leaks • Machinery should be well maintained to prevent oi leaks. • Contractor should have a designated area where machinery servicing and maintenance is carried out and that is protected from rain water. • All oil products should be stored in a site store and handled carefully. Drainage and Storm- water • The drainage system should ensure that surface flow during pump testing is drained suitably to control flooding within the site. Vegetation loss • Designate access route and parking zones for construction lorries and vehicles delivering raw materials. • Landscape the site after the activity. Increased water demand • Provide information signs on means and needs to conserve water. • Promote re-cycling and re-use of water as much as possible. • Sensitize the occupants to conserve water by avoiding unnecessary wastage. • Detect and repair broken pipes promptly. • Install water storage tanks. Solid waste generation • Waste should be properly segregated and separated. • Provide litter bins. • Ensure regular waste collection. • Making available suitable facilities for the collection, segregation and safe disposal of the wastes. • Creating adequate facilities for the storage of materials and chemicals and controlling access to these facilities. Demand for electricity • Energy conservation measures to be practiced. • Lights to be switched off when not in use. • Service solar panels regularly. • Ensure standby general is functional. • Install power meters to monitor power use. Fire hazards and accidents • Keep well stocked and functional first aid box. • Ensure proper storage of inflammables at the site. • Maintain fire-fighting equipment and ensure that they are regularly inspected. • Create awareness among employees on proper safety measures. 7896 7896 Impacts Mitigation Measure Occupational health and safety • Provision of PPEs to all and replacing the PPEs on wear and tear. • Placing readable signs alerting people of flammable hazardous petroleum materials. • Servicing equipment and machine to ensure efficiency. • Providing fire-fighting equipment. • Delineating fire and emergency assembly. Insecurity • Construction of a perimeter wall and have a barrier which is manned all the time. • Install security alarms. • Partnership with the neighbors and police in community policing. • Round the clock security for the facility. • Adequate lighting and an alarm system installed at strategic points. CSR • The proponent shall comply with the community request of an activity to be done to benefit the entire community. 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, Kiambu 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/4218396 National Environment Management.