GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 4674

PURSUANT to section 59 of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination, 1999, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. The proponent, Suekam Ventures Limited proposes to construct 3 blocks (Block A, B and C) with each having ground and 15 floors with total 1080No. units with each block having a total 360No. units. Each floor in every block will have (4No. units 20m2 studio A, 5No. units 25m2 studio B, 6No. units 40m2 one-bedroom, 1No. units 50m2 one-bedroom and 8No. units 60m2 two-bedroom). Each block will have (60No. units studio A 20m2, 75No. units studio A 25m2, 90 No. units 40m2 one-bedroom, 15No. units 50m2 one-bedroom and 120No. units 60m2 two-bedroom). The Ground Floor will comprise of parking spaces, mini mart, lifts, associated facilities and amenities. The proposed project will be located on Plot L.R No. Dagoretti /Riruta 66/8877, Dagoretti South Sub-County, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impact Proposed Mitigation Solid and liquid waste management • Waste minimization by ordering right/accurate quantities and sizes rather than cutting to sizes leaving wastes or ordering excess quantities leaving residuals. • Reduction and segregation of waste at source and suitable bins properly labeled to facilitate recycle and/or sound disposal. • Engage the services of NEMA registered waste collector for disposal of solid waste. • Sound waste management system by incorporating suitable facilities for collection, segregation and safe disposal of solid wastes to support recycling and reuse. • Proper storage, handling and disposal of new and used oil • Installation of sanitary systems that use less water. • Construction of adequate and efficient ETP for wastewater disposal. • Ensure compliance with Waste Management Regulations, 2006 and Sustainable Waste Management Act, 2022. • Connection to proposed Effluent 19th April, 2024 THE KENYA GAZETTE Impact Proposed Mitigation Treatment Plant/system (ETP). Constraints to infrastructure and services • Adequate provision for infrastructure and services. • Installation of internal infrastructure (drainage, water, roads, sewer, parking, rain water harvesting and storage) to best standards. • Installation of transformer(s) and supplementary sources such as solar systems. • Adoption of green building technologies. Soil disturbance and erosion • Control earthworks and compact loose soils. • Install drainage structures properly. • Landscaping on project completion. • Control and manage excavation activities. • Provide soil erosion control and conservation structures/ means where necessary. • Ensure standard appropriate practices. • Efficient drainage structures by proper design, construction and maintenance. Air pollution • Enclose the site with suitable dust screens. • Sprinkle water to dry soils in excavated areas and earth roads to suppress dust. • Covering friable material loads during transportation. • Sound condition of machinery and equipment. • Strict adherence to Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Air Quality) Regulations, 2014. Noise pollution • Erect suitable barriers to control noise. • Maintain machinery, plant equipment. • Construction activities to be restricted between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Workers exposed to high-level noise to wear safety and protective gear. • Adherence to Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Noise and Excessive Vibrations) Regulations, 2009. Overexploitation of resources • Adoption of green building technologies. • Conservation of resources; use of renewable resources; rain water harvesting and storage; installation of solar energy systems. • Sourcing materials from environmentally compliant suppliers/sources. • Use of recyclable materials; Installation of water conserving taps and facilities; waste water recycling and reuse. • Ensure electrical equipment, appliances and lights are switched off when not being used. Impact Proposed Mitigation • Design to provide for adequate natural lighting and ventilation. Public health, occupational health and safety • Train staff/workers on occupational health and safety. • Provide full Personal Protective Equipments and workmen’s compensation cover in addition to the right tools and operational instructions and manuals. • Design and disseminate appropriate emergency response plans. • Installation and maintenance of fire prevention, control and management measures. • Ensure machinery and equipment servicing and maintenance as per schedules and legal requirements. • Ensure adherence Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007. • Ensure use of standard construction materials and to the specifications. Avoid undesirable, substandard, hazardous or unauthorized materials during construction and maintenance. • Provide fully equipped First Aid kits and train staff on its use. • Provide bill boards at the site/entrance to notify motorists and public about the development. • Waste water management installations be isolated from water pipes to avoid contamination of domestic water. 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 publication of this notice 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/6162923 National Environment Management Authority.