GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 14068

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, Larch Properties LLP proposes to construct two block students’ accommodation comprising of the Qwetu and Qejani model. The Qwetu model will have 17 floors with a total of 525No. rooms while the Qejani model will have 19 floors with a total of 630No. rooms. Both will comprise of lower ground floors which will serve as parking areas, upper ground floor will consist of stores, shops and other amenities. Qwetu model typology 1st-13th floor will consist of student accommodation rooms (twin/cluster/single), 14th-15th floor will consist of student accommodation rooms (premium/cluster/single), 16th floor will be amenities floor (gym, study rooms, drying yard). Qejani model typology 1st-11th floor will have students’ accommodation (quads). 12th-17th floor will have students’ accommodation (doubles), 18th floor will be amenities floor (gym, study rooms, drying yard), associated facilities and amenities on L.R. No. 209/9622 along Kijabe Street, Central Business District, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Mitigation measures Soil erosion • Control earthworks. • Install drainage structures to control flow of storm water. • Ensure management of excavation activities. Air pollution • Stockpiles of earth should be sprayed with water or covered during dry seasons. • Provide dust masks for the personnel in dusty areas. • Sensitize construction workers on pollution control measurers. • Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand, and other loose materials. • Provide dust screen where necessary. 13th October, 2023 THE KENYA GAZETTE Impacts Mitigation measures Noise pollution • Install portable barriers to shield compressors and other small stationary equipment where necessary. • Display signs to indicate construction activities. • Maintain all equipment. • Adhere to provisions of Noise Prevention and Control Rules, 2005, Legal Notice No. 24 regarding noise limits at the workplace as well as Environmental Management and Co- ordination (Noise and Excessive Vibrations Pollution Control) Regulations, 2009. Road traffic disruption • No overloading of trucks and good driving practices to be practiced. Suitable junction/access point to be provided. • Use of appropriate and legible signage. • Employment of formal flagmen / women to ensure the public safety. Increased generation of wastewater • Wastewater to be connected to the County sewer line. • Adhering to the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Water Quality) Regulations, 2006. Increased generation of waste • Adopt waste minimization at source. • Monitoring the fate of disposed wastes to ensure they are legally land filled at a recognized controlled site. • Adhering to Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Waste Management) Regulations, 2006. Public health and occupational safety • Ensure proper solid waste disposal and collection facilities. • Ensure dustbin cubicles are protected from animals, rains and are well covered. • Provide suitable safety gear for all personnel. • Proper treatment of wastewater. • Adherence to the Ministry of Health guidelines on preventing spread of the SARS-CoV-19 virus. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change 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 EIA 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 e-mailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/5920740 National Environment Management Authority.