GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 8144

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, Festus Mwaniki Lonzi, proposes to develop a 10No storey(Ground floor parking spaces, 180 No. one bedroom and 40No. bedsitters units) totaling to 220 residential units, overhead and underground water storage facility, power and a stand-by generator, associated facilities and amenities in Embakasi East, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Soil erosion • Control earthworks; install drainage structures properly, ensure management of excavations activities. Air pollution • Stockpiles of earth should be sprayed with water or covered during the dry seasons. • Provide dust masks for the personnel in dust generation areas; Sensitize construction workers on pollutions control measures. Noise pollution • Sensitize workforce including drivers of construction vehicles; Install sound barriers for pile driving activity. • Install portable barriers to shield compressors and other small stationary equipment where necessary. • Display signs to indicate construction activities. • Maintain all equipment, Workers in the vicinity of high level noise to wear safety protective gear. Exhaust emissions • Vehicles idling time to be minimized; Equipment shall be properly serviced and maintained. Increased water use • Installation of motion sensing taps to automatically switch off ;Rainwater harvesting to be done; Avail storage tanks. Waste management • Garbage shall be disposed periodically; Contract a NEMA licensed waste handler. Public health and occupational safety • Ensure proper solid waste disposal and collection facilities. • Ensure dustbin cubicles are protected from animals. • Provide safety gears for all personnel. • Proper treatment of waste waters. Emission of greenhouse gas • Installation of Solar PV system to supplement KPL supply. • Implantation of energy efficiency mechanism to reduce energy consumption. • Undertaking annual energy audits to monitor progress for efficiency. Climate change risksand vulnerability • Water management. • Invest in water management strategies like rainwater harvesting. • Efficient water use practices to mitigate water scarcity during dry periods and reduce floods risks during heavy rainfall events. • Infrastructure Designs. • Incorporate resilient features to withstand extreme weather like flooding storms and high temperatures. • Energy Efficiency. • Implement technologies and practice to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and dependency on fossils fuels. 20th June, 2025 THE KENYA GAZETTE Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Traffic disruption • Plan transportation of materials so as to reduce on the number of trips or the number of vehicles on the access roads. • Employment of flagmen to ensure public safety. • Signage’s to alert drivers to be cautious. Fire risks • Install fire alarm with smoke sensors. • Have standby fire extinguishers at the site. • Declare places with flammable materials as “NO SMOKING ZONES” and display Conspicuous notices of the same. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Foresty, NHIF Building, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, Upper Hill, P.O. Box 30126–00200, 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 EIA report can be downloaded at www.nema.go.ke The National Environmental 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. Comments can also be e-mailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, MR/4545918 Director-General,