GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 5214

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, Indesign Makumbi Limited proposes to develop a modern residential complex of 15No. Blocks with a total of 378units, an open-air landscaped area, gym, cinema and associated facilities on plot L.R. No. 7149/138 in Syokimau, Mavoko Sub-county. The facility will adopt an elaborate system for rainwater harvesting, a comprehensive waste management and segregation set-up and an in- house sewage treatment plant. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible impacts Mitigation Measures Land degradation, excavations and soil erosion • Strictly source material from NEMA authorised dealers or quarries. • Backfill opened up borrow pits and quarries. • Segregate waste and appropriately store on site before final disposal. • Avoid unnecessary movement of soil materials from the site and protect stockpiles. Solid wastes generation • A Waste Management Plan should be prepared by the contractor. • Procure the services of a NEMA licensed waste handler. • Skips and bins should be strategically placed and contents disposed at an approved disposal site. • Remove and dispose of all demolition waste at an authorized site. Storm water management • Storm water designs should ensure that surface flow is drained suitably into the public drains. • Drainage channels should be installed as provided for in the approved plans and designs. Water use, quality and pollution • No mixing of concrete to occur on bare ground. • Avoid excessive use of the water supplied by the MAVWASCO. • Undertake regular water quality testing in GOK accredited laboratories. Wastewater generation and disposal • Develop and implement a site construction waste and wastewater management plan. • Channel all liquid waste to the existing MAVWASCO sewer line and install an onsite waste management system as a back-up. Noise and vibration impacts • Restrict noisy construction activities to daytime hours (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.). • Use equipment that are properly fitted with noise reduction devices such as mufflers. • All noisy activities shall be scheduled concurrently during the construction to reduce the exposure period. • There should be no unnecessary horning of the involved machinery and vehicles. Air pollution and dust generation. • Water all active construction areas to lay dust. • Protect material stockpiles against wind- blown erosion. • Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand and other loose materials. • Use of dust screens around the construction site • Provide workers with dust masks and facemasks. Possible pollution from waste oil and fuel spills/ hazardous materials • All hazardous materials will be stored in appropriately bunded containers and placed on concrete floor as appropriate. 28th May, 2021 THE KENYA GAZETTE Possible impacts Mitigation Measures • Maintaining spill response kits at the construction site at all times. • The site design should incorporate oil sumps at the parking lots. Increased traffic flow. • Design shall allow for deceleration and acceleration to the site. • Internal driveways should be erected with speed bumps. • As far as possible, transport of construction materials should be scheduled for off—peak. Visual impacts • The site should be restored through backfilling and levelling. • All solid waste and debris from construction site must be cleared. • Landscaping and planting of vegetation on the site. Fire risks, accident prevention and emergency response plan • Develop an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and a Fire Safety Plan. • Place portable fire extinguishers at suitable locations on site. • Ensure fire and safety warnings are prominently displayed. Occupational health and safety • Appoint fulltime HSE personnel and provide first aid facilities. • Ensure that HSE briefings are conducted prior to starting work. • Keep a record of incidents and accidents on the site. • Contractor to comply with all other requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007. Energy conservation measures • Maximize the use of natural lighting through design. • Solar heating and lighting system is proposed in the complex. • Use of clean fuels e.g. unleaded and de- sulphurized fuels. Security measures • Fence the site to restrict movement and have security guards on the site. Disruption of public utilities • Installation of solar heaters and panels for energy use. • Pursue options for drilling a borehole to supplement water supply. Social issues – employment, and crime • Ensure equally distributed employment opportunities for the residents. • Sensitize the construction workers, locals, and security personnel to be on the lookout on suspicious activities. Hiv/aids, stds • Initiate a sensitization and awareness campaign on HIV/AIDS and STDs to workers. • Reduce risk of transfer through provision of male and female condoms for all workers. Covid-19 prevention and mitigation • The workplace should develop and implement action plans to prevent and mitigate Covid-19. • Carry out workplace risk assessments Possible impacts Mitigation Measures addressing Covid-19. • Observe preventive measures at the workplace including thermal screening of workers, provision and sensitization of the need to wear facemasks, regular hand washing with soap or sanitizing and social distancing as per Ministry of Health and WHO Protocols. 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, Machakos 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 plan. Comments can also be e-mailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/1721442 National Environment Management Authority.