GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 3959

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, New Forhome Company Limited, is proposing to construct two 15-storey blocks of apartments comprising of 60No. Studio apartments, 120 No. one bed roomed apartments 60No. two bed roomed apartments (Total number: 240No. apartments). The development will be accommodated in two 15-storey blocks. The ground floor and the two basement floors comprise of parking. The 1st to 15th floors will comprise of residential apartments. Other features will include a stone wall perimeter fence with gates (Entry and Exit) and a guard house and other associated facilities and amenities on Plot L.R No. 2/697 along Oloitokitok Road in Kilimani, Nairobi County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Soil disturbance • Control earthworks and compact loose soils. • Ensure the geo-technical survey is conducted before commencement of any excavations. • Install drainage structures properly. • Landscaping on project completion. • Control and manage excavation activities. • Control activities especially during rainy conditions. • Provide soil erosion control and conservation structures/means where necessary. • Ensure standard appropriate practices on the provided gardens. Change in hydrology • Proper installation of drainage structures commensurate with the new development. • 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. 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. Proposed Mitigation Measures • Switch off electrical appliances when not in use. • Regular maintenance of all the electrical components. • Regular inspection and maintenance of the solar panels. • Erect suitable barriers to control noise. • Sensitize drivers of construction machinery on effects of noise. • Maintain plant equipment (if present). • Construction activities to be restricted to daytime. • Workers in the vicinity of or involved in high-level noise to wear safety and protective gear. • Work to be confined between 8am and 5pm weekdays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on weekends. There should be no construction works on Sundays. • 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. • Proper storage, handling and disposal of new oil and used oil wastes as per waste regulations. • Maintain plant and equipment to avoid leaks. • Maintenance of construction vehicles should be carried out in the contractors yard (off the site). • Provide oil interceptors along the drains leading from car park and potentially oil risk areas. • Management of water usage. Avoid unnecessary wastage. • Recycling of water at the construction phase where possible. Make use of roof catchments to provide water i.e for general purposes. • Train staff/workers on occupational health hand safety. • Provide full protective gear and workmen's compensation cover in addition to the right tools and operational instructions and manuals during construction. • Adopt sound housekeeping practices. • Sensitize residents on environmental management. Impacts Noise pollution Solid waste Oil pollution Water resources Public health, occupational health and safety Container Depot (ICD) is located within the Kedong Ranch in Maai Mahiu Ward, Naivasha Sub-County, Nakuru The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measure: Management Actions • Review this ESMP into a Construction ESMP (C-ESMP) by the Contractor. • Engage appropriate support personnel for the implementation of the C-ESMP. Site clearing activities to be confined within project site. • Watering of exposed grounds to avoid dust. • Protect natural drains during earthworks. • Ensure suitability of spoil disposal sites • Spoil dumping only on approved locations. Environmental and Social Aspects Construction Phase ESMP Implementation Site clearance and earth • moving Solid waste management • Prepare a construction waste management plan. • Encourage waste recycling. • Provide appropriate wastewater containment system. Health and safety • Safety provisions (Signage and adequate lighting) in all work areas. • Provision of adequate traffic signage and diversion information. • Awareness, prevention and training on HIV/AIDS and other social diseases. • Provide group medical insurance for workers. • Provide and enforce use of PPEs for all workers. • Give special attention to the junction of Pipeline Road and B3 for road safety. • Installation of appropriate road safety signage and information. • Deploy traffic marshal to control traffic at B3 junction. • Streamline usage of safety signage and information. • Isolate the site from catchment runoff by a cut-off drain. • Orient runoff drains appropriately to the SGR culverts. • Contain construction silt on site for safety of downstream drains. • Ensure appropriate agreements with landowners to avoid social conflicts. • Prepare ESIA Reports and obtain NEMA licenses on all materials sites. • sPirteepsare restoration plans for all material • Collaborate with conservation ranches to define wildlife zones for avoidance. • Participate in wildlife observation initiative with key players in the area. • Idle ICD land should not be fence to allow controlled movement of wild animals. Traffic management Surface drainage management Material sites Wildlife dispersal areas 12th June, 2020 THE KENYA GAZETTE 2129 Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures • Design of sewerage system should be as provided in the plans. • Post strategically the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007 Abstract and provide material safety data sheets. • Post clear warning signs e.g. "No unauthorized use of machines", ensure there are guards on moving parts e.t.c • Provide fully equipped First Aid kits and train staff on its use. Ensure adherence with the legal requirements -OSH Act, 2007. Fire • Install firefighting equipment as provided elsewhere in the report. Conduct training on firefighting, evacuation and emergency response. • Sensitize the residents on fire risks i.e. conduct regular fire drills. • Adapt effective emergency response plan. • Maintain service firefighting machinery regularly. • Provide emergency numbers at strategic points. 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, Community, 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. 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. MAMO B. MAMO, Ag. Director-General, MR/0763287 National Environment Management Authority.