GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 10590

PURSUANT to regulation 21 of Environmental (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the implementation of the proposed mixed residential housing scheme for K.P.L.C limited staff retirement benefits scheme on L.R No.21080/38, new Loresho Estate, Nairobi. The Proponent (The Kenya Power and Lighting Company Ltd) of the proposed mixed residential housing scheme for K.P.L.C limited staff retirement benefits scheme on LR NO 21080/38, new Loresho Estate, Nairobi has proposed to carry out construction of a housing estate of mixed typology comprising of Villas, Town Houses and Flats totaling to 160 units to be used as single family dwellings. Each Villa will be built on a plot measuring 0.024 Ha with a total of 12 units. House type 01 will each be built on a plot measuring 0.02153 Ha with a total 29 units. Type 02 houses will each be built on a plot measuring 0.0203 Ha, with a total of 53 units. The flat will comprise of 11 blocks each with 3 floors with a total of 66 units each unit 150m . There will also be a sewer treatment plant/Biobox, a commercial facility and Kindergarten. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impact Mitigation measures Sewage and effluent disposal  All drain pipes passing under the building, driveway or parking should be of heavy duty PVC pipe tube encased in 150mm concrete surround. 3rd August, 2012 THE KENYA GAZETTE  All manholes on drive ways and parking areas should have heavy-duty covers set and double sealed airtight as approved by specialists.  All waste pipes should have cleaning eyes accessible from outside and free to every part of the system for inspection, cleaning and repair  Sanitary facilities should be kept clean always, through regular washing. Waste generation  Special attention shall be paid to the handling and disposal of all solid waste generated during construction and operation phases.  A reputable solid waste handler will be contracted to regularly collect solid waste for appropriate disposal following the Local Authority Guidelines.  There will be adequate provision of strategically placed waste bins all over the building compound to ensure that there is no idle litter  The materials should be properly segregated and separated to encourage recycling of some of them.  Non-usable solid waste materials generated during the demolition and construction shall be transported for appropriate disposal in one of the designated dumping sites.  The proponent undertakes to provide well constructed sewage lines all draining into the designated sewer system next to the site. High water demand  Encourage water reuse/recycling during both construction and operational phases.  Roof catchments should be provided with rainwater harvesting systems to enhance collection and storage of the run-off.  Provide notices and information signs on means and needs to conserve water resource to awaken the civic consciousness with regard to water usage and management. Noise and vibration  Construction works should be carried out only during the specified time which is usually as from 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs.  Machineries should be maintained regularly to reduce noise resulting from friction.  Workers should be provided with Personal Protective Equipment such as earmuffs when operating noisy machinery and when in a noisy environment.  Provision of bill boards at the construction site gates notifying of the construction activity and timings  Shield the areas under works to reduce noise propagation. Increased energy demand  Switch off all electrical appliances when not in use  Optimize operations of electrical equipment to enhance en ergy conservation  Put off all lights immediately when not in use/required or are not needed.  Use energy conserving electric lamps for general lighting Soil erosion  Avoid unnecessary movement of soil materials from the site  Provide soil conservation structures on the areas prone to soil erosion mostly to reduce impact by the run-off.  Control construction activities during rainy/wet conditions to control soil movement  Resurface/pave open areas after the completion of the project  Provide suitable storm water drainage channels to effectively discharge water to safe areas. Security and Fire  Install and maintain fire fighting equipment and machinery  Sensitize the workers on fire risks & use fireproof materials  Provide emergency numbers at strategic points.  Potable fire fighting equipment are located at strategic points  Provision of security during the construction & operation phases.  Ensure that all workers have access to communication facilities (phones etc.) for quick emergency response. Surface drainage system  During construction, the design (of the drainage system) should ensure that surface flow is drained suitably into the public drains provided to control flooding within the site.  Drainage channels should be installed in all areas that generate or receive surface water such as car parking, driveways and along the building block-edges of the roofs.  The channels should be designed with regards to the peak volumes such as periods or seasons when there is high intensity of rainfall.  Storm water generated from roof catchments should be harvested, stored and made use in various household activities  Paving of the side walkways, driveways and other open areas should be done using pervious materials such as cabro to encourage water recharge and reduce run-off volume Air quality and pollution  Provide personal protective equipments, materials and clothing.  Regular and prompt maintenance of construction machinery and equipment.  Control over areas generating dust particles. Such areas should be regularly cleaned or sprinkled with water to reduce dust.  Use environmentally clean fuels/gasoline such as Unleaded Gasoline (ULG) Construction activities by contractor personnel  All staff is trained on the use of any unfamiliar machinery and equipment that may pose danger to the user before they are allowed to use them.  A fully equipped first aid kit.  The contractor should have workmen‘s compensation cover.  Adequate sanitary facilities should be provided and standard cleanliness maintained.  Workers should always be sensitized on social issues such as drugs, alcohol and THE KENYA GAZETTE 3rd August, 2012 2884 2884 diseases.  Regular maintenance of machinery on site should be done The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839 - 00200, Nairobi. (b) Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30521, Nairobi (c) Provincial Director of Environment, Nairobi Province. (d) District Environmental Officer, Westlands and Langata Districts. 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 of the plan. B. M. LANGWEN, for Director-General, MR/0157656 National Environment Management Authority. GAZETTE NOTICE. NO. 10969 THE THE RATING ACT (Cap. 267) THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF VOI RATES FOR 2012 PURSUANT to the provision of section 15 (1), 16 (1) and (3) of the Rating Act, notice is given that, the Municipal Council of Voi, has levied a uniform rate of 4% of the unimproved site value of the land appearing in the 2006 valuation roll. The rates become due on 1st September, 2012 and payable at the Town Hall, Voi by December, 2012. If any rates remain unpaid after the date, interest at a rate of 2 per cent per month or part thereof shall be payable to the Municipal Council of Voi on the amount so unpaid. Rates are a debt to the Municipal Council of Voi and are charged on the land, whilst every effort shall be made to deliver a deman note to every rateable owner of land, failure to receive the same will not in any way be sold to absolve the debtor from any liability or penalty for the rates remaining unpaid after 31st December, 2012. Dated the 30th July, 2012. B. S. PHILE, MR/0157343 Town Clerk. GAZETTE NOTICE. NO. 10970 PUNDAMILIA FARMERS CO -OPERATIVE SOCIETY NOTIFICATION PUNDAMILIA Farmers Co-operative Society Limited notifies their members who might be holding the following ballot numbers to urgently come to our office to have their names entered into members register after payment of survey fee as we are processing title deed. The closing dates for this exercise will be on 16th August, 2012. Note that the names of those owners whose ballots will have not been entered into the register by 16th August, 2012, shall revert back to the society. These ballots are as follows: 167, 275, 276, 277, 493, 583, 656, 657, 659, 660, 661, 662, 664, 665, 666, 667, 668, 669, 670, 671, 672, 673, 674, 675, 678, 679, 680, 681, 682, 683, 684, 685, 686, 687, 711, 717, 774, 1034, 1162, 1199, 1202, 1222, 1399, 1402, 1425, 1597, 1598, 1599, 1600, 1601, 1602, 1609, 1610. NELSON NDUNGU WAINAINA, Secretary, MR/0430571 Pundamilia Farmers Co-operative Society Limited.