GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 5007

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, Amberton International Holdings Limited, proposes to construct a residential apartment that will comprise of 9 blocks, each having a total of 6No.floors(ground + 5 floors). The development will have a total of 259 housing units (69No. one bedroom units, 168No. two bedroom units and 22No. three bedroom units), a club house, waste water treatment unit and other associated facilities and amenities. The project will be located on Plot B to be excised from Ngong/Ngong/52926 situated at Rapasi Village, along Memusi Road, off Forest Line Road (D523) in Olkeri Location, Matasia, Ngong Division, Kajiado North Subcounty, Kajiado County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Site security and security of construction material and equipment • Construction of perimeter fence and hoarding of the construction site. • Installation of security lighting. • Round the clock security manning of the construction site. • Construction of secure material and equipment stores on the site. • Construction materials to be delivered in small quantities to minimize storage problems. • Installation of CCTV on the site. Traffic impacts • Undertake traffic impact assessment study. • Formulate a traffic management plan for the proposed development approved by the county government. • Proper road safety signage. • Road safety awareness creation. • Provide adequate parking facilities within the project site. Soil erosion • Create and maintain soil traps and embankments. • Control of storm water generated from the site. • Landscaping and planting of vegetation after completion of construction. Noise pollution and excessive vibration • Carryout noise survey and regular monitoring of noise levels. • Comply with EMCA Noise Pollution and Excessive Vibration Regulations, 2009. • Ensure use of well serviced equipment. • Avoid idling of engines when not in use. • Construction work to be confined to between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • All workers shall be trained and provided with PPEs which will always be used when operating within the site area. • Safety signage shall be erected at the construction site entrance to notify of the construction activities and timings. • Drivers delivering materials shall avoid unnecessary horning of the trucks/vehicles. • Equipment installed with noise abatement devices shall be used as much as practicable. 14th April, 2023 THE KENYA GAZETTE Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures • Noise shields shall be used on noisy equipment, such as corrugated iron sheet structures, to minimize the exposure to the neighbours and other workers within the site. • Install portable barriers to shield compressors and other small stationary equipment where necessary. • Equipment such as drills, graders and cement mixers should also be used when the least number of neighbours can be expected to be affected. Air pollution, particulate matter and dust emission • Carryout baseline air quality and monitor the air pollution levels regularly as per the Air Quality regulations, 2009. • Regular spraying of stockpiles of earth and dusty area with water. • Avoid pouring dust materials to the lower ground from elevated areas • Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand and other loose materials. • Provide dust screen where necessary and sensitize workforce including drivers of construction vehicles on dust suppression / reduction measures. • Ensure no burning of waste such as paper and plastic containers on the construction site. • Minimize exposed areas through the schedule of construction activities to enable dust control. • Minimize the period for idling of machinery and construction vehicles. • Onsite dirt piles or other stockpiled material should be covered, wind breaks installed, water and/or soil stabilizers employed to reduce wind-blown dust emissions. • All workers at the construction site and visitors exposed to dusty conditions must be provided with dust masks and other PPEs. • All waste must be transported off-site for processing, not burnt or stored for any longer than is absolutely necessary. • All raw materials where possible must be sourced as close as possible to the construction site thus reducing the emissions from vehicular traffic. • Regular and prompt maintenance of construction machinery and equipment to minimize generation of hazardous gases. • Use environmentally friendly fuels such as low sulphur diesel. • Buffer area of trees and other vegetation may serve as natural windbreaks. • Use of dust nets/screens around the construction site to contain and arrest dust. Occupational safety and health • Register the construction site with Department of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSHS). • Comply with applicable Labour Laws e,g. the Occupational Safety and Health Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Act, 2007; the Work Injury Benefits Act, 2007, etc • Staff awareness creation on safety and health issues. • Have trained First Aiders and fully equipped First Aid box on site. • Provide and ensure proper use of personal protective equipment. • The contractor and management shall adhere to developed environmental health and safety plan (EHS) for the project. • Protect workers from accidental falls and falling objects e.g use of scaffolding with a safety net (sisal sacking); use of safety harnesses. • Drainage channels shall be covered; say with gratings, to avoid occurrence of accidents and entry of dirt. Solid waste generation • Comply with EMCA Waste Management Regulations, 2006. • A NEMA certified waste management firm to be commissioned to provide waste collection and disposal services. • Ensure waste materials are disposed of on NEMA and County Government approved sites. • Use of the 3rs – Reduce, Re-use, Re- cycle. • Efficient use of building material to reduce waste and recycling/reuse where feasible. • Provision for waste management receptacles/bins at strategic places within the site. • Segregation of waste at the source during the project cycle. Sewerage and wastewater management • Comply with EMCA Water Quality Regulations, 2006. • Carry out a sanitation need analysis for the proposed development. • Provision of enough green spaces for water percolation. • All drainpipes passing under buildings should be of heavy-duty PVC pipe tube encased in concrete surround. • All manholes should have heavy-duty covers set and double sealed airtight as approved by specialists. • Provision of adequate and appropriate sanitary facilities for the workers during construction phase and tenants during the operation phase of the facility. • Sanitary facilities shall be kept clean always through regular cleaning. • The design of the internal sewerage system shall consider the estimate discharges from individual sources and the cumulative discharge of the entire project, that is, it will have the capacity to consistently handle the loads even during peak volumes. • Install an onsite WWTP compliant with EMCA Water Quality Regulations 2006 1754 1754 Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures and Comply with NEMA’s EIA requirements for onsite wastewater treatment plants for non-sewered developments of 25th June, 2020. • Regular inspection and maintenance of the onsite wastewater disposal systems during the operation phase. • Sound management of the treated effluent wastewater. • Oil interceptors to be installed on drainage channels passing through the parking area. • Regular inspection and maintenance of the onsite wastewater disposal systems during the construction phase. • Construct gently sloping drains to convey water at non-erosive speed. Increased water demand and consumption • Undertake a water needs analysis for the project. • Rainwater harvesting. • Verify the legal status and the yield of the existing borehole on the proposed project site. • Set up water reservoirs to buffer against erratic supplies and reduce competition for resource with other users. • The contractor to source water for construction from WRA approved sources. • Drill a legal borehole to provide water for domestic use. • Prompt detect and repair of all the water fixtures and fittings to reduce water wastage. • Provide notices and information signs to sensitize on means and needs to conserve water resource. • Use water efficient appliances and fixtures for conservation of water during the project cycle. Emergence and spread of social vices • Installation of security lighting in and around the project site. • Liaise with local security system to secure the area. • Use of local labour force as far practical to avoid construction of a labour camp. • Conduct periodic sensitization forums for employees on ethics, morals, general good behaviour and the need for the project to co-exist with the neighbours. • Ensure enforcement of relevant legal policy on sexual harassment and abuse of office. • Offer awareness, guidance and counselling on HIV/AIDS and other STDs to employees. Loss of vegetation • Landscape the site by planting grass and trees at all disturbed areas. • Care for the planted trees/plants • Retain vegetation screens to reduce the visual effect of this stage of the development. Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures • Incorporate as much local plants found within the area into the final landscaping of the property. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (d) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, NHIF Building, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, P.O. Box 30126–00100, Nairobi. (e) Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839–00200, Nairobi. (f) 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 project. Comments can also be emailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/5166133 National Environment Management.