GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 552

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 C. Maranga Kenya Holdings Limited, proposes to develop a borehole and a residential apartment which will comprise of one block with ten floors. Each floor will consist of twelve bedsitter units totaling to 120 units, a high-speed lift, a parking space and other salient and auxiliary facilities on the above stated plot. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures. Possible Impacts __ Mitigation Measures Site disturbance and * Disposal of excess excavated materials to degradation sites designated by NEMA and County Government of Nairobi. * Restoration of sites excavated. Emission of dust,* Regular sprinkling of water on work areas particles and air and access road to prevent fugitive dust pollution violations. * Careful screening of construction site to contain and arrest construction related dust. * Enclosing, covering and watering of exposed stockpiles e.g., sand. * Regular and prompt maintenance of construction machinery and equipment to minimize generation of hazardous gases. ¢ Ensure training of all personnel working on the project site on air quality management during the construction phase. ¢ All drivers shall be under strict instructions to minimize unnecessary trips. And idling of engines. ¢ Use environmentally friendly fuels such as jJow sulphur diesel. * Restricting heights from which materials are to be dropped, as far as practicable to minimize the fugitive dust arising from unloading/loading. ¢ Provide personal protective equipment (PPE) such as nose masks, goggles etc. to the workers in dusty areas within the site. * Monitor the air pollution levels regularly as per the Air Quality Regulations. Noise pollution * Ensure construction works are carried out only during the daytime i.e., from 0800hrs to 1800 hrs. * Ensure that all site workers are provided with and wear PPE at all times. * Ensure use of suppressors or noise shields on noisy equipment. ¢ Ensure regular and prompt maintenance of the machineries and equipment to suppress frictional noise. 21st January, 2022 Possible Impacts Generation of « effluent and solid wastes Increase in water ® demand and usage Surface run-off and Storm water drainage e e Insecurity ° e s e Fire occurrence * incidence and emergencies Mitigation Measures Reduce idling time on trucks and other noisy equipment. Operate noisy machinery only when necessary and switch them off when not in use. Trucks used at construction site shall be routed away from noise sensitive areas where feasible and that the drivers avoid unnecessary horning of the trucks/vehicles. Comply with EMCA (Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution Control) Regulations, 2009. Direct all liquid waste to the sewer system serving the site area. Engage services of a registered NEMA waste handler to collect and dispose the solid waste regularly at approved disposal points. Ensure covering of the trucks during transportation of the building materials and waste. Segregate waste at the site, recyclable/reusable materials and hazardous waste for appropriate disposal. Sensitize workers on the reuse of materials where feasible. Ensure sanitary facilities are provided at the site and proper decommissioning after the construction phase. Drill a borehole to supplement the existing county water supply. Employ services of waters vendors to supplement water supply. Use of water efficient appliances, fittings and fixtures at the site. Sensitize workers to reduce water wastage or reuse water where feasible. Connect to the NCSWC water supply after acquisition of relevant permits. Routine maintenance of storm drains along the access road. Ensure efficiency of drainage structures through proper design and maintenance. Proper installation of cascades to break the impact of water flowing in the drains. Employ security guards to monitor movement of people in and out of the property and keep records of movement of people and vehicles in and out of the construction site. Construct temporary barrier (iron sheet) around the site. Install security lights around the property. Installation of a CCTV within the site area. Provide firefighting equipment at strategic points within the site. Ensure regular maintenance of firefighting equipment. Sensitize the workers on fire risks and train them on first aid skills. Prepare effective emergency response plan. Possible Impacts _ Mitigation Measures * Provide emergency numbers at strategic points within the site. * Use of signage at strategic places within the site such as “No smoking” signs where flammable materials are stored. 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/3274205 National Environment Management Authority.