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GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 14257
GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 14257
THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CO-ORDINATION ACT
(No. 8 of 1999)
REGULATION
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, St. Bakhita School Limited is proposing to construct Middle School (Grade 1-6) and Junior Secondary School
(Grade 7, 8, 9), comprising of 9 classes, six for Middle School and three for Junior Secondary with each class having three streams. Other amenities will include washrooms (learners/staff), perimeter wall, library, music room, art room, staff room, agricultural garden, languages room, ICT room, laboratories, home science, textile room, pre-technical and career centre, secretariat offices, sanitorium, dining hall for 1,000 students, professional kitchen staff room and sports field. These facilities is estimated to estimated to accommodate approximately 675 learners.
The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures:
Likely Impact Mitigation Measures
Increased
Generation of solid waste
• Recycling of waste priority.
materials will be given a
Public and occupational safety and health risks
Increased airborne emissions- dust
• Transportation and disposal of waste shall be done in compliance The Waste Management
Regulations, 2006.
• Supervision of all activities shall be done regularly to ensure abides by provisions of
Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007 and the rules formulated under it.
• Construction of structures that is conducive for learners and meets requirements set out by
National Construction Authority.
• The site will be kept cordoned off at all times to prevent unauthorized access.
• Construction vehicles shall adhere to Traffic Act
Cap. 403 provisions
• Measures will be put in place to prevent excessive generation of dust, including sprinkling water, covering with tarpaulins the work site and trucks carrying materials.
31st December, 2021 THE KENYA GAZETTE 7085
Gachororo Road, Juja, Kiambu County. The plot measuring 0.312 acres is located 300 meters from JKUAT University. The current land use includes mixed residential and commercial activities-mainly small and medium enterprises, hostels, grocery shops and supermarkets, banks and ATM machines, pharmacies and petrol stations.
The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures:
Possible 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.
Noise pollution • Install portable bathers 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 NEMA Noise and Excessive
Vibration Pollution Control Regulations, 2000.
• 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.
• Waste water to be connected to the municipal sewer line. Adhering to the Water
Quality Regulations of 2006.
• 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
Waste Management Regulations of 2006.
• 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 waste water, 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 and Forestry, NHIF Building, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, P.O.
Box 30126-00100, Nairobi.
Road traffic disruption
Increased generation of waste water
Increased generation of waste
Public health and occupational safety
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