GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 5052

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, Kenyatta University Teaching Research and Referral Hospital (KUTRRH) is proposing to put up ultra-modern Integrated Molecular Imaging Centre (IMIC) and accommodation suites, The proposed project is located along the Eastern By-pass, on plot L.R. No. 11026/2 Roysambu Constituency, Kahawa West Ward, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: • Control speed and operation of construction vehicles and prohibit idling of vehicles. • Maintenance of construction plant and equipment. • Sensitize construction workers. • Hoarding of the entire construction site • All bare areas should be landscaped after construction. • Covering all trucks hauling soil, sand and other loose materials or requiring all trucks to maintain at least two feet of freeboard. • Workers should be provided with dust masks if working in sensitive areas. Noise pollution • Construction should be carried out only during daytime (0800-1700hrs). • Install portable barriers to shield compressors and other small stationary equipment where necessary. • Workers to wear ear muffs if working in noisy section. • A silencer to be installed on machinery as is necessary. • Shield the site and avoid /reduce the use of very noisy equipment. • After the construction phase landscaping will be done. • Vegetation that does not interfere with the siting of the project will be left intact. • During the decommissioning stage the proponent shall rehabilitate the land by removing any unnecessary materials that shall be covering the land and preventing the natural biodiversity. • Provision of well-equipped and maintained first aid kits that comply with the First Aid Rules, 1977 (Legal Notice No. 160 of 1977) during construction and occupational phases. • The site will have First Aid facility for emergencies and at all times have at least two people trained in First Aid. •. Provide soils conservation structures on the areas prone to soil erosion to reduce impact of run-off. • The proponent at the decommissioning phase will rehabilitate the land by loosening the soil which would be compacted by the project. • Use of cheap tools like jembes, forks and shovels will be encouraged to do the groundbreaking. • Operations will be timed to take place during the dry season when the soils are dry to reduce the risk of soil compaction. • Provide soil conservation structures on the areas prone to soil erosion mostly to reduce impact by the run-off. Environmental/ Proposed Mitigation Measures Social Impact Air (dust and exhaust pollution) Ecological considerations (flora and fauna) First aid Soil erosion and compaction 24th July, 2020 THE KENYA GAZETTE 2939 Environmental( Proposed Mitigation Measures Social Impact Environmental( Social Impact Proposed Mitigation Measures • Control construction activities especially during rainy conditions. • Re-surface open areas after completion of the project and introduce appropriate vegetation. • Provide suitable storm water drainage channels to effectively discharge water to safe areas. Channels need to be regularly maintained and repaired to avoid point discharge in case of breakages or blockages. • Conduct landscaping after the project completion to maximally control any possible chance of soil movement. Solid waste • Debris resulting from demolition process should be disposed off appropriately. • Domestic waste should be collected by a privately contracted waste collection company or by the council. • Proponent should ensure the construction of a central waste collection point with bulk storage facilities. • The site should have waste receptacles at convenient points to prevent littering during occupation. Waste water • Construction of well-maintained drains to (run off) effectively manage surface run-off. • During construction, the design of the drainage system should ensure that surface flow is drained suitably into the public drains provided to control flooding within the site. • Drainage channels should be installed in all areas that generate or receive surface water such as car parking, drive ways and along the building block-edges of the roofs. • Channels should be covered by approved materials to prevent occurrence of accidents and entry of dirt that would compromise flow of run-off. • Drainage channels should ensure safe disposal of run-off/surface water and should be self- cleaning. • Paving of the side walkways, driveways and other open area should be done using pervious materials to encourage recharge and thus reducing water run-off volume. • During construction and operation phase the proponent should ensure that liquid waste is disposed appropriately so that it doesn't get its way to the nearby river. • The proponent should ensure that regular checks for the septic tank to avoid blockages or damages of pipes. Oil leaks and • Machinery should be well maintained to prevent spills oil leaks on the ground. • designated area where maintenance is carried out and that is protected from rain water that would carry the oil to the ground or water bodies. • All oil products should be stored in a site store and handled carefully. Fire • Firefighting drills carried out regularly. preparedness • Firefighting emergency response plan. • Ensure firefighting equipment are in place and regularly maintained, serviced and inspected. (fire alarm system, smoke detectors, fire alarm signal). • Training of employees/workers on fire extinguishing techniques. • Assignment of responsibilities to individuals for fire prevention and control. • Fire hazard signs and directions to emergency exit, route to follow. • Identification of assembly points as specified on rule 34 partl in case of any fire incidence. • Fire Safety Audits to be carried out annually keeping in accordance with provisions of existing fire safety legislation (Fire Risk Reduction Rules, 2007), local standard specifications and applicable codes of practices for fire professionals. Traffic density • Proper signage put in place to notify neighbors of the activity and presence of heavy vehicles and to direct traffic. • Enforce speed limits for vehicles entering and exiting the site. • Provide bill boards to notify motorists of the development. Occupational • All workers should be provided with full health and protective gear. These include working boots, safety overalls, helmets, goggles, earmuffs, masks and gloves. • A first aid kit should be provided within the site. This should be fully equipped at all times and should be managed by qualified person (preferably a registered nurse). • The contractor should have Workmen's Compensation Cover. It should comply with Workmen's Compensation Act, as well as ordinances, regulations and union agreements. • Adequate sanitary facilities should be provided and standard cleanliness maintained. • Food handlers preparing food for the workers at the site should be controlled and monitored to ensure that food is hygienically prepared (preferably obtain health certificate from local council). Security • Provide security guards and facilities during construction and operational phases. • Adequate lighting and an alarm system installed at strategic points. • Guarding of site by a reputable security firm. • Collaboration with existing security machinery. • Partnership with neighbours and police in community policing. 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. 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 plan. Comments can also be emailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Ag. Director-General, MR/0744930 National Environment Management Authority.