GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 11392

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, Nidaam Star Limited, proposes to construct a 20 block storey building and a 3No. basement comprising a total of 260 units (120 one bedrooms, 120 two bedrooms and 20 four bedrooms with some having a DSQ), a borehole for water supply, gym, swimming pool, garden and kids’ playground on plot L.r. No. Nairobi/Block 21/28 in Kileleshwa, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Mitigation Measures Clearance of vegetation • Only clear what is within the construction area • Tree planting Introduction of invasive species • Develop an invasive species management framework and protocol to reduce the risk of introducing invasive species Water contamination • Proper waste management • Use of well-maintained construction vehicles and equipment • No servicing of equipment on site • Storing excavated soil and construction materials away from waterways • Proper maintenance of the sewerage system Solid waste generation • Provision of bins where waste will be disposed of on-site • Contracting a NEMA licensed waste collection company to collect waste from the site weekly, • Preparation of site waste management plan which outlines expected waste streams and modes of disposal, • Reduction in the amount of solid waste generated by reducing the packaging of materials, • Workers' sensitization on waste management. Excessive noise and vibration • Reduce the idling time of vehicles. • Construction vehicle drivers should be advised not to hoot unnecessarily. • Construction vehicles, equipment and machinery should be well maintained to reduce their noise levels. Sound- dampening mats may be installed in extremely noisy machinery/equipment. • Working hours should be restricted to day time and a notice served to the neighbours indicating the working hours. • Workers should be provided with earmuffs. Reduced air quality • Ensure that construction vehicles and machinery are well-maintained to reduce the volume of exhaust fumes • Encouraging the use of unleaded fuel • Vehicles transporting sand and/or soil/earth spoils should be covered to prevent them from being blown into the air • During construction, dust nets should be placed around the building to trap fugitive dust. • Workers should be issued with dust masks or respirator masks. 5614 5614 Impacts Mitigation Measures Traffic congestion • Deliver materials during off-peak hours, i.e. between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. • Hire a traffic marshal to manage traffic flow, • Consider relocation of the gate for easy flow of traffic, • Strategic positioning of the apartment entrance to avoid traffic snarl up into Mandera road. Spread of diseases • Train and sensitise employees and the community on HIV and AIDS. • Have HIV and AIDS educational posters around the site , • The Contractor shall, through a qualified and approved HIV/AIDs service provider, undertake measures to reduce the risk of the transfer of the HIV between and among the Contractor’s Personnel and the local community, • Programmes should be developed and integrated into the project implementation for sensitizing the local community and project workers on HIV/AIDS and/or other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). • Provision of Male or Female Condoms for all Site staff and labour as appropriate. • Integrate monitoring of HIV/AIDS preventive activities as part of the construction supervision. Occupational Health and Safety • Prepare and implement an Occupational Health and Safety Management Plan, • Train workers on safe work procedures and basics of health and safety in the workplace, • Ensure relevant safety signs are erected at the required places, • High-risk activities should only be conducted by persons well trained and experienced in the field, • Provide the right tools for the right task, • Ensure machinery is inspected and maintained regularly, • Provide workers with relevant PPE for the different tasks being conducted, • Have relevant professionals to assist at the site, such as a health and safety officer, first aider and fire fighters. Emission of greenhouse gases • Use materials with lower embodied carbon, such as recycled steel, concrete aggregates, etc, • Source materials locally to reduce transportation emissions, • Optimize structural design to reduce the overall quantity of materials needed, • Install rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) panels to generate on-site renewable electricity, • Install energy-efficient elevator systems, • Specify high-efficiency lighting (LEDs) and appliances, • Provide facilities and encourage residents Impacts Mitigation Measures to sort and recycle waste. Increased population • Create awareness on the proper use of resources. • Installation of automatic taps. • Consider the use of renewable energy, such as solar. Increased surface runoff • Stormwater drains should be placed to facilitate stormwater channeling and prevent soil erosion or flooding. • Roof water harvesting should be practiced to reduce stormwater and also as a water conservation technique. 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 this publication 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, Director-General, MR/7796191 National Environment Management Authority.