GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 1414

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, Vision Investments Company Limited proposes to construct two residential blocks (A and B) of 18 No. Storey each (2 No. basements and ground floor plus 18 No. upper floors comprising 242 No. units (102 No. mini one bedroom, 34 No. one bedroom, 68 No. two bedroom type1, 17No. two bedroom type 2, 12 No. one bedroom loft, 4 No. two bedroom duplex, 5 No. three bedroom duplex units and penthouses), swimming pool, lounge area, roof garden, cafeteria and other associated facilities and amenities on Plot L. R. No. Nairobi/Block 4/119 (1870/VI/97), along Rhapta Road in Westlands, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Mitigation Measures Air pollution, noise pollution and excessive vibration  Spray of water during construction work.  Control of speed and movement of construction vehicles.  Use of ear protection aids by construction workers.  Restriction of construction activities to day time.  Use of attenuated equipment.  Hoarding of the entire construction site.  Limit pickup trucks and other small machinery to an idling time when necessary, observe a common-sense approach to vehicle use, and encourage workers to shut off vehicle engines whenever possible. Vegetation disturbance  Ensure proper demarcation and delineation of the project area to be affected by the construction work.  Specify location for vehicles and equipment and areas of the site which shall be kept free of traffic equipment and storage.  Designate access routes and parking within the site. Generation of solid waste  Provision of waste collection bins.  Re-use of soil, construction debris and other reusable waste.  Proper containment and disposal of solid waste.  Contracting a licensed waste collection and disposal company.  Creation of awareness on proper solid waste disposal.  Reuse of timber off-cuts and wooden support for fuel.  Comply with the requirements of the Environmental Management (Waste Management) Regulations Legal Notice 120. Increased demand for water  Conservation of water and electricity.  Provision of adequate water storage facilities.  Installation of rainwater harvesting structures.  Re-use of water where possible, mainly at construction phase.  Explore additional sources. Occupational health and safety risks  Comply to the OSHA.  Comply provide personnel and passers- by signage and warnings traffic control signs and warning.  Develop a traffic management plan to ensure that site vehicles do not interfere with the regular traffic on the Project area. THE KENYA GAZETTE 7th February, 2025 Impacts Mitigation Measures  Provide appropriate personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) to site workers.  Provide for First Aid facilities as per the OSHA, 2007.  Develop and implement detailed and site specific Emergency Response Plans. Fire hazards and accidents  Acquire firefighting facilities.  Sensitize workers on fire safety.  No storage of flammable substances on site.  Keep well stocked first aid box.  Proper handling and use of tools and machinery. Increase in traffic flow  Set driving speed limits.  Adequate road warning signs to traffic regulations. Insecurity  Guarding of site by a reputable security firm.  Constant site patrol.  Adequate screening of visitors to the site.  Collaboration with existing security machinery. Storm water/run off  Proper maintenance of the drainage system.  Establish a storm water drainage system. Increased energy demand  Install energy saving bulbs at all lighting points instead of bulbs which consume higher electric energy.  Install solar systems to complement heating and lighting.  Encourage use of natural lighting during the day.  Sensitize workers to use energy efficiently by switching off when not in use.  Monitor energy use by setting targets for efficient energy use. Increased water demand  Management of water usage. Avoid unnecessary wastage.  Construct water reservoirs and rainwater harvesting systems.  Supplement water supply with water from other sources with necessary approvals.  Recycling of water where possible.  Install water conserving taps that turn off automatically when water is not being used.  Make use of roof catchments to provide water i.e. for general purpose. Waste water  Explore installation of a suitable systems for monitoring of the effluent to ensure compliance and remedial action. 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 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/6470749 National Environment Management.