GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 45

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, Maasai Flowers Kenya Limited, is proposing to construct a reservoir in its compound. The dam will hold 52,000 cubic 3rd January, 2020 THE KENYA GAZETTE meters of water on plot L.R. No. Kjd/Kiputei-North/1278 in Maasai Flowers Limited, Kitengela, Kajiado County The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Health and safety of workers • Workers should be provided with full personal protective equipment (PPE). • The site should be signed and controlled by trained flagmen/flag women and lit by night. • Well stocked first aid boxes should be availed in case of any incidents or accidents. • The area should be fenced off to keep away unwanted persons. • Install safety signage along the work areas. Generation of waste • The soil generated will be used to level the area of land around the dam as well as landscaping some areas in the farm. • Waste bins need to be provided for collection of wastes. • Construction waste should be recycled or reused as much as possible. • Ensure that construction materials requirements are carefully budgeted and to ensure that there is minimal residual amount of construction materials. • Use of durable, long-lasting materials that will not need to be replaced often. • Ensure that waste materials from the project are disposed at suitable sites will be taken. • Provide portable sanitary conveniences for the construction workers for control of sewage waste. Noise pollution • Workers should be provided with appropriate personal protective equipment especially if the levels exceed 85dB for a continuous eight hours exposure. • Install portable barriers to shield compressors and other small stationary equipment where necessary. • Instruct the drivers to avoid unnecessary gunning of vehicle engines or hooting especially when passing through sensitive areas. • Ensure that machines are switched off when not in use. Generation of exhaust emissions • Proper and prompt maintenance of construction plants and equipment. • Ensure that machines are switched off when not in use. Dust emissions • Workers need to be in their respective PPEs during working hours. • Use predetermined tracks where feasible and rehabilitate disturbed areas. • Provide scour checks on over-15% slopes or when working in loose soils. • Sprinkle water on graded access routes when necessary. • Avoid excavation works during extremely dry weather if possible. Oil spills and leaks • Machines that utilize oil and petroleum products should be adequately serviced. • In case of any leak the affected soil should be collected and burned to get rid of the waste. Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Increase in HIV/AIDS prevalence and other STIs • Education and sensitization of workers on HIV/AIDS and STIs. • The contractor has to institute HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention campaign amongst workers for the duration of the contract. • The contractor should ensure that the project workers are sensitized on the local culture. • The contractor has to ensure that staff are made aware of the risks of contracting or spreading sexually transmitted diseases. Disposal of spoil • Maximizing the re-use of excavated materials in the works as far as feasible. • Properly disposing off the spoil in an area identified by the design team and approved by the confirmed land owners as well as by NEMA. • Care should be taken to avoid spoil location in land that could otherwise be used for productive purposes. Traffic impacts • Ensure strict enforcement of on and off -site speed limits. • Provide parking areas for the trucks. • Provide entry and exit points into the site. • Erect proper warning signs at a safe distance on the access roads. • Ensure trucks do not damage the road structures and drainage systems. • Transport most of the materials during off peak hours when the traffic is low. Emergency/ hazard response/ preparedness plan • There must be a well-designed and documented emergency preparedness plans including fire emergency procedures. • Signage around the farm warning the staff of possible danger and educate them on how to respond to emergencies. The full report for the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, NHIF Building, 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, Kajiado 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 for this project. MAMO B. MAMO, Ag. Director-General, MR/0440675 National Environment Management Authority.