GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 4067

PURSUANT to section 59 of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act, 1999, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above-proposed project. The proponent, Onlyou Investments Limited proposes to develop 3No. blocks with a total of 120No.units. Each block will have ground floor and 21No. floor levels each comprising of 38No.units three- bedroom, 57No.units four-bedroom, 19No.units five- bedroom,1No.units four-bedroom penthouse, 3No.units five-bedroom penthouse and 2No.units six-bedroom penthouse . 1st to 19th floor will comprise of (2No.units three-bedroom, 3No.units four-bedroom, and 1No.units five-bedroom in each floor), 20th to 21st floor will have (1No. four-bedroom penthouses, 3No.units five-bedroom penthouses and 2No.units six-bedroom penthouses). Basement, ground floor of podium and first floor of podium comprises of a total of 246No.parking spaces and ground floor will have (swimming pool, playground, management office, gymnasium, green area, restaurant, barbecue and open –garden café)and roof level will have slab roof and water storage tanks. The proposed project will also comprise of elaborate sewer system, boundary wall, four storage rooms, garbage collection units, bicycle parking area, five shops, guard houses, associated amenities and facilities. The proposed project will be located on Plot Nairobi/Block 17/287, located along Elgeyo Marakwet Road, Kilimani Area, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Environmental Impacts Mitigation Measures Disruption of existing natural environment. • Development restricted to follow zoning policy/approved density – building line, plot coverage and plot ratio. • Careful layout and orientation of buildings to respect wind and sun direction. • Adequate provision of green and open space planted with grass, shrub and tree cover. • Minimum use of reflective building material and finishes for roof, wall and pavement. Noise and dust pollution • Damping down of site e.g. sprinkling water to dusty areas on construction site. • Containment of noisy operation, including locating noise operations away from sensitive neighbors. • Construction work limited to day time only and take shortest time possible. • Display signs to indicate construction activities. • Maintain all equipments. • 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 Excessive Vibration Pollution Control Regulations, 2000. Increased water demand • Have paved local access road and walkway system. • Encourage rainwater harvesting. • Provision of increased water storage capacity. • Provide adequate storm water drainage system. • Provide mechanisms to supplement NCWSC water supply to the proposed development. Public health, occupational safety and health • Employ skilled and trained workers, provide protective clothing (PPES). • Prepare clear work schedule and the organization plan. • Have adequate worker insurance cover. • Enforce occupational health and safety standards. • Design of sewerage system should be as provided in the plans and should be constructed to approved size and design, standard and of approved materials. 5th April, 2024 THE KENYA GAZETTE Environmental Impacts Mitigation Measures • Ensure use of standard construction materials and to the specifications. Avoid undesirable, substandard, hazardous or unauthorized materials during construction and maintenance. • Sensitized staff on social/health issues such as drugs. Increased social conflict • Increased housing stock in the area and Nairobi. • Increased economic activities employment generation, income earnings and housing capital stock formation. • Encourage formation of community policing and formation of neighborhood associations. Generation of solid and liquid waste • During construction phase, designate an area for temporarily holding waste materials. • All wastes should be disposed of in accordance with the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Waste Management) Regulations, 2006 and other relevant laws. • Segregation of wastes at the source for ease of handling and disposal. • Contract a NEMA licensed waste transporter to transport solid waste from the proposed site during construction and occupation phases. Road traffic disruption • 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. 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/6222313 National Environment Management.