GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 4070

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, Sky Valley Ventures Kenya Company Limited proposes to construct 1No. block of residential apartments comprising three basements and ground floor for parking spaces, and 17 floors comprising of 136No. residential apartments (85No. one bedroom units and 51No. two bedroom units)perimeter wall, associated facilities and amenities. The proposed project will be located on Plot L.R. No. Nairobi/Block 3/177 (Original No.1870/IV/183) Off Church Road in Westlands, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Environmental Impacts Mitigation Measures Soil erosion • Control earthworks. • Install drainage structures to control flow of storm water. • Ensure management of excavation activities. Loss of vegetation • Only area earmarked for development should be cleared. • Plant trees, shrubs and flowers on remaining open spaces. Changes in hydrology/ impended drainage/deep excavations • Proper Installation of drainage structures. • Install cascades to break the impact of water flowing in the drains. • Ensure efficiency of drainage structures through proper design and maintenance. • Provide gratings to the drainage channels. • A geotechnical survey shall be conducted and the recommendations thereof followed. There shall be no blasting during excavation. • A methodology for excavation shall be generated as required by National Construction Authority. Air pollution • Stockpiles of earth should be sprayed with water or covered during dry seasons. • Provide dust masks for personnel in dusty areas. • Sensitize construction workers on pollution control measures. • Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand and other loose materials. Noise pollution • Install suitable barriers to shield compressors and other small stationary equipment where necessary. • Display signs to indicate construction activities. • Maintain all equipment. • The working hours should be in line with NEMA licensing conditions. • 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. Environmental Impacts Mitigation Measures Public health, occupational health and safety • Train staff/workers on occupational health and safety. • Provide full protective gear and workmen’s compensation cover in addition to the right tools and operational instructions and manuals during construction. • 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. • 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. 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. • Follow the recommendations of the traffic management plan. Insecurity • Provision of security guards, CCTV cameras, security lights and other security apparatus during the entire project cycle. • Construction work timings shall only in line with the NEMA licensing conditions Increased water usage • All wastewater from the toilets shall be discharged into the sewer system effectively. • Observe, protect and conserve the riparian reserve in compliance with the Water Act 2016 and water reserve management rules 118 (1). • The drainage channel discharging storm water into the river shall be provided with effective and adequate screens to filter off any solid waste and should be regularly removed and appropriately disposed. • Make use of roof catchments to provide water i.e. for general purpose. • An alternative water source shall be provided. The proponent shall drill a borehole at the proposed site. Increased waste generation • 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 Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Waste management) Regulations of 2006. 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 5th April, 2024 THE KENYA GAZETTE 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/6162546 National Environment Management.