GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 13538

PURSUANT to section 59 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, Amara Realty Company Limited proposes to construct a ten storey building with a total of 180No. residential units (lower ground floor, ground floor, first floor, typical 2nd-8th floor plus 9th and 10th floor) comprising of 18no. studio, 45no. Mini one- bedroom, 36no, one-bedroom, 63no. two-bedroom, and 18no. three- bedroom apartments and other salient features including: walkways, staircases, lift lobbies, ramps, recreational area, power distribution rooms, water storage tanks and service management room and security on plot L.R. No. Kabete/Kibichiko/4964 and 5230 at Mwimuto area of Kabete Sub-County in Kiambu County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Environmental Impacts Mitigation Measures Air pollution • Regular monitoring of the quality of air throughout the construction period. • Screening of the construction site to contain and arrest construction-related dust. • Dust suppression with water-sprays during the construction phase on dusty areas. • Exposed stockpiles of e.g. sand, shall be covered and watered daily. • Regular and prompt maintenance of construction machinery and equipment to minimize generation of hazardous emissions. • The above is to comply with EMCA (Air quality) Regulations 2014. Increased water demand • Use water bowsers and tankers from external sources during construction. • Encourage re-use of water where possible during construction and operation phase. • Provide roof and underground water storage tanks. • Provide alternative sources of water (borehole) and adequate storage facilities. Storm water drainage • Leveling of the site to reduce pooling of water during the construction. • Semi permeable materials shall be used for construction of pavements. • Landscaping on the open areas shall be done to promote efficient management of storm water runoff. • Repair and maintenance of open drains within the site. Noise and excessive vibrations • Construction works shall be carried out during the day. Environmental Impacts Mitigation Measures • Provide and enforce use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) e.g. earmuffs and helmets during construction. • The use of noise shields on noisy equipment. • Monitor Noise and Excessive Vibrations levels especially during excavation as per the regulations. • Working hours should be observed between 6.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. Traffic congestion • Develop a traffic management plan to ensure smooth flow of traffic along access roads if necessary. • Ferry building materials during off-peak hours. • Provide traffic control signs at the site/entrance to notify motorists and general public about the proposed development. • Enforce speed limits for the construction vehicles especially along the adjacent roads leading to the site. • Provide adequate entry and exit points for both motorized and non-motorized traffic to ease movement. • Improve the access road to accommodate more vehicular traffic introduced in the area Vegetation • Design and implement an appropriate landscaping and tree planting program to help in re-vegetation of part of the project area after construction. • Introduction and maintenance of vegetation (trees, shrubs and grass) on open spaces and around the site. • Planting and grassing should be done just before the rains or irrigated on dry spells. Increased solid and liquid waste • Proper disposal of construction waste in designated and approved sites by Kabete Sub-County, Kiambu County Government. • Segregation of waste at the source by providing labeled bins for each kind of waste e.g. organic/biodegradable wastes, dry wastes, etc. • Provision of waste management facilities such waste bins on designated areas. • Engage the services of NEMA registered waste collectors to dispose the waste at designated areas approved by County Government of Kiambu in consultation with NEMA. • Use of an integrated solid waste management system through a hierarchy of options: source reduction, recycling, composting and reuse. • Comply with the Waste Management Regulations 2006. • Channel all effluent to the established Effluent Management System on site • Conduct routine inspection and monitoring of the internal sewer system to identify leakages and blockages. • As provided for by the Building Code, sanitary facilities shall be provided on site 19th September, 2025 THE KENYA GAZETTE Environmental Impacts Mitigation Measures to be used by construction workers. • Provide oil interceptors in the parking areas of the development. Increased energy demand • Use energy efficient electrical appliances and fixtures such as bulbs. • Use of solar energy as alternative energy supply for the project. • Install water heating systems as per the Solar Water Heating Regulations, 2012. Fire outbreaks • Install firefighting equipment. • Sensitize the occupants on fire risks i.e. conduct regular fire drills. • Provide escape routes/emergency exits in the buildings. • Provide fire assembly points to account for the occurrence. • Adapt effective emergency response plan. • Inspect firefighting equipment regularly. • Provide emergency numbers at strategic points for the Kiambu County fire brigade. Security • Engage services of registered security guards. • Install and regular maintenance of the CCTV cameras. • Incorporate an electric fence along the perimeter wall. • Control of entry and exit to and from the facility. • Place hotline numbers on strategic places. • Sensitize residents on security precautions. • Sensitize the residents on the importance of Community policing in coordination with the local administration. Cultural differences • Encourage Social mobilization of the incoming residents. • Organize activities that benefit the whole community e.g. clean ups. • Choose leadership that incorporates all cultural groups in the communal activities. Conflict with neighbors • Develop a grievance redress system for emerging issues with easy access to neighbors. • Continuous communication and consultation between the project proponent and the stakeholders. • Monitoring of the ESMP throughout the project cycle. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change 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, Kiambu 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/7784449 National Environment and Management Authority.