GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 11102

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, Jambo Cruise Adventures Limited, proposes to develop a Floating Restaurant which will provide recreational and catering facilities for both local and international tourists on Mtwapa Creek in Kilifi County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Impacts on fisheries activities • The Proponent will work hand in hand with the affected fishermen. The Beach Management Unit will form a Memorandum of Understanding with the Proponent to ensure mutual benefit. • Community participation in solving insecurity issues through Mtwapa Beach management unit (EMU). Interference with movement of • Only a portion of the creek will goods and people along be occupied by the floating Mtwapa creek restaurant leaving adequate space Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures on waste handling for different waste categories. • Conduct annual audit of the site to ensure solid waste is well managed. • Litter bins will be placed at strategic location within the restaurant before being collected by licensed waste handlers. • The proponent should work hand in hand with the County Government of Kilifi to facilitate waste handling, and disposal from the site. Possible Impacts Loss of vegetation at the landing site Mitigation Measures for normal flow of transport vessels. • Working in liaison with Mtwapa Beach Management Unit. • Small area will be involved in assemblage of the floating restaurant and landing of visitors and staff. • Mangrove trees to be lost: Replant mangroves to cover equivalent surface area degraded sites. This will compensate for habitat use and tree replacements of the numbers to be cleared. Increased incidences of HIV/AIDS and other STIs spread of Covid - 19 Water Impact on the benthos • Contractor to maximise use of local casual labour to reduce the need for immigrant workers. • In line with the HIV/AlDs prevention act, the Proponent should ensure that prevention and management of sexually transmitted diseases as a result of social interaction between immigrant workers and local populations to reduce the risk of the transfer of HIV virus between and among the Proponent's personnel and the local community. • Both workers and local communities must be sensitized on Covid 19 prevention measures in line with the government directives and workers provided with the requisite PPEs and sanitizers at their work station. • Proponent to abide by WHO and MOH Covid -19 prevention and control guidelines. • There will be a storage tank for all waste water and sewage within the floating restaurant before final disposal in a sewage treatment plant. • Cleanliness of the facility. • Provision of reliable water supply. • Ensure all waste water will be handled as required by the NEMA Waste Management guidelines. • Long term monitoring programs for water quality, sediment. • Anchoring will be done in a specific localized area and therefore recovery of the community apparently begins soon after the anchoring activity ceases. • Adhere to all NEMA guidelines • The materials should be properly segregated and separated to encourage recycling of some of wastes. • A fire alarm system comprising of break glass call points, fire detectors, sirens and a control indicator panel will be installed within the premises. • All LPG cylinders should be stores outside the kitchen and connected through the wall to the gas cookers. • Portable firefighting equipment in compliance with the current standards and requirements of the relevant authorities will be provided at conspicuous locations viz a viz, kitchen (if any), etc. • Evacuation signs (exit) and fire escape signs will be placed at strategic locations in the restaurant. • Procedures to follow in case of fire will be displayed within the restaurant to ensure safe and speedy evacuation of personnel and visitors. • All guidelines, norms, specifications and conditions likely to be imposed by the Government will be strictly complied with. • Proper sensitization and creation of ownership. • Install navigational markers and lights. • Include position of the restaurant on navigational charts. • Ongoing consultation with user groups, especially fishermen in Mtwapa beach to keep them informed of the new development. Occupational health and safety • Provide lifejackets at all times for use in case of emergency. • Train personnel in safety of floating structures, including procedures for supervision of personnel. • Appropriate signage and warnings in potential risk areas shall be provided. • Strict adherence to waste water contamination/degradation of regulations. water quality Discharge of garbage and litter • Develop guidelines on visitors/clients conduct and provide facilities to solid waste management collection and sorting. Fire hazards User conflict 15th October, 2021 Passible Impacts tWitigation Measures • Appropriate Personeel Protective Equipment (PPE) shall be provided to the workers where applicable. • The Proponent shall develop and implement detailed and she specific emergency response plans. • The Proponent shall endeavor to create health and safety awareness among the area residents. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Negative impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Air quality emissions • Detailed air dispersion modelling will be carried out during the detailed design process. The fence line will then incorporate any areas where the Process Contribution (emissions from the Project) is predicted to exceed 25% of the air quality standards to ensure that public access will be restricted. Air quality dust Air quality odour Construction noise The hill report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at. (a) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Frastry, NIIIF Building, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hilt, P.O. Box 30126-00100, Nairobi. (b) Director-General;, NEMA. Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839-00200, Nairobi. (c) Comity Director of Euvirotenent, KIM County. A copy of the RA report can be downloaded at www .netna.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 pub/iceboat of this notice to the Director-General, NEMA, to assist the Authority in the decision making process mgartling this project. Comments can also he entailed to dgnereagMemagethe MAMO B. MANI°, Director-General, MR/2371975 National Environment Management Authority.