GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 7347

PURSUANT TO Section 59 of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act, Cap. 387, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. The proponent, Silver Sands Kenya Limited, proposes to construct a 310 meters long and 0.3 meters high retaining beach wall including gabion bands, revetments & shoreline structures and other associated facilities and amenities on plot/parcel No. Kwale/Diani/1816,1817 and 1818, along the shoreline of Silver Sands Hotel at Diani beach, Msambweni Sub-county, Kwale County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures. Impacts Mitigation Measures Solid waste management • All site personnel will undergo training on proper waste handling, segregation, storage, and disposal procedures, with emphasis on minimizing environmental harm and promoting general environmental stewardship. • Solid wastes will be segregated at the source into organic, recyclable, and hazardous categories to facilitate proper handling and disposal. • Hazardous wastes will be collected, stored in designated containment areas, and disposed of according to the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act (EMCA), Cap. 387, and the Waste Management Regulations, 2024. This ensures compliance with national standards for handling, transportation, and final disposal. • Inorganic construction debris, such as excess rock, gabion mesh offcuts, and sand, will be reused where possible or transported to authorized disposal sites, minimizing environmental contamination. • Regular site inspections will be conducted to ensure that waste management practices are adhered to, and corrective actions will be taken immediately if deviations occur. Liquid waste / effluent • Install temporary sand or silt barriers to prevent mobilized sediments from entering the marine environment. • Locate construction compounds, material stockpiles, and spoil areas away from shallow shoreline zones to reduce direct sediment runoff. • Ensure that all construction debris and materials are contained and removed promptly to prevent entry into the marine environment. • Conduct regular monitoring and supervision of construction activities to ensure compliance with sediment control measures. • Schedule major excavation and placement works to coincide with low tide periods and avoid the high-energy Southeast Monsoon season wherever possible. • Adjust sediment control measures in response to observed turbidity or sediment transport patterns during construction. Noise and vibration • All equipment will be turned off when not in use to minimize unnecessary noise. • Temporary hoarding and barriers will be installed around active work areas to reduce noise propagation. • High-noise operations will be scheduled during daytime hours to minimize disturbance to resort guests and the public. Impacts Mitigation Measures • Regular servicing of construction equipment will ensure efficient operation and reduce noise levels. • Periodic noise monitoring will be conducted to ensure that levels remain within acceptable limits in accordance with national environmental standards (EMCA (Noise and Vibration) Regulation, 2009. Air quality /dust • Regular spraying of water on exposed soil surfaces prior to excavation shall be undertaken to minimize particulate emissions, • Periodic wetting of internal access roads to suppress dust nuisance and maintain safe air quality levels shall be undertaken, • Enforce a maximum speed limit of 30 km/h for all construction vehicles on site and display appropriate speed limit signage at strategic points. • Provide suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as dust masks and strictly enforce compliance with PPE use, especially for workers engaged in excavation and soil handling. • Conduct routine visual inspections of dust emissions from excavation areas and haul roads, with immediate corrective actions implemented if excessive dust is observed. • Ensure construction vehicles and machinery are well maintained and regularly serviced to minimize exhaust emissions and improve fuel efficiency. Worker health and safety • Ensure proper storage, segregation, and disposal of solid and liquid wastes in accordance with EMCA (Waste Management Regulations, 2024). Hazardous materials must be stored securely and handled by trained personnel. • Limit noisy operations to daytime hours, maintain machinery in good condition, and use temporary noise barriers where needed. 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, Kwale 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. Kindly quote ref. No. NEMA/ENVIS/SR/00463 Comments can also be e-mailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, MR/7795517 Director-General.