GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 12749

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, Abdul Waheed Sheik is proposing to construct two blocks of twelve (12) floors comprising of one hundred twenty six (126) housing units, 162 parking bays and other auxiliary facilities on plot L.R. No. 209/4908 located along Riverside Gardens on latitude 1°16’6.47’’S and longitude 36°47’21.09’’E in Riverside area of Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Soil erosion • Avoid unnecessary excavations and other soil disturbances that can predispose soil to agents of erosion. • Ensure continuous covering of exposed soil and stockpiles. • Compact loose soils to minimize wind erosion. • Avoid unnecessary movement of soil materials from the site. • Use of soil erosion control structures on prone areas within the site and measures such as suppressing open surfaces with water. • Materials to be delivered on site in instalments to reduce stockpiles. • Levelling of the project site to reduce run-off velocity and increase infiltration of storm water into the soil. Liquid waste • Ensure sanitary facilities are kept clean always through regular cleaning. • Ensure regular maintenance of foul water drainage works at the premises to prevent clogging and fore-stall breakdowns. • Frequent monitoring of the internal drainage system. Increased energy use • Solar energy will be used as an alternative source of energy. • Use energy efficient appliances such as LED bulbs for lighting. • Switch off electrical appliances when not in use. • Regular maintenance of all the electrical components. • Regular inspection and maintenance of the solar panels. Noise pollution • Ensure construction works are carried out only during the daytime i.e. from 0800hrs to 1800 hrs. • 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. • Ensure construction works are carried out only during the daytime i.e. from 0800 hrs to 1800 hrs. Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures • Ensure that all workers are provided with and wear PPE at all times. • Ensure use of suppressors or noise shields on noisy equipment. Solid waste • Use of an integrated solid waste management system through a hierarchy of options: source reduction, recycling, composting and reuse, will facilitate waste handling. • Ensure segregation of waste (organic and inorganic) at source. • Provide clearly marked dustbins cubicles to serve the specified use. • Ensure that wastes generated are efficiently managed through recycling, reuse and proper disposal procedures. • Engage services of a registered NEMA waste handler to dispose the waste regularly at approved disposal points. Increased water demand • 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 NCWSC water supply after acquisition of relevant permits. Air pollution • Ensure regular collection and disposal of solid waste to avoid air pollution. • Periodic maintenance of generator and water pumps. • Comply with Air Quality regulations. Health and safety of workers • Ensure construction works are limited to daytime only. • Workers to be adequately insured against accidents. • All workers shall be sensitized before construction begins on how to control accidents related to construction. • Keep record of the public emergency service telephone numbers including Police, Fire brigade and Ambulance at strategic points. • Provide first aid kits at strategic places in the site. • Provide PPEs to the workers and ensure that they wear at all times. • Ensure that the workers are registered with NHIF/NSSF and remits appropriate fees. • Prepare a comprehensive contingency plan before construction begins on accident response. Fire • Provide fire fighting equipment at strategic points within the site. • Ensure regular maintenance of fire fighting equipment. • Sensitize the workers on fire risks and train them on first aid skills. • Prepare effective emergency response plan. • Provide emergency number at strategic points within the site. • Use of signage at strategic places within the site such as “No smoking signs” where flammable material are stored. THE KENYA GAZETTE 7th December, 2018 4332 4332 The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839–00200, Nairobi. (b) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30521, Nairobi. (c) County Director of Environment, Nairobi City County. 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 of the plan. GEOFFREY WAHUNGU, Director-General, MR/5558802 National Environment Management Authority.