GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 10298

PURSUANT to section 59 of the Environmental Management and Coordination Act, 1999, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. The proponent, County Government of Siaya, Department of Enterprise and Industrial Development proposes to establish a county aggregated industrial park to promote economic growth in the county through manufacturing and agro-industrial investment. The proposed project will have facilities such as warehouses, cold storages, power house, pump house, foul water drainage system and storm water drainage system and fire-alarm detecting devices. The proposed aggregation park will have section for collection, sorting, grading, cleaning and packaging facilities. The proposed site location is on plot L.R. No. Siaya/Ojwando ‘A’933, 1622, 1664, 1625, 1934, 3294, 3296 in Siaya County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures:- Impacts Proposed mitigation measures Soil erosion • Maintenance and servicing of vehicles, machinery and equipment. • Install drainage structures to control flow of storm water. • Ensure and management of excavation activities. Loss of vegetation • Only area earmarked for development should be cleared. • Plant trees, shrubs and flowers on remaining open spaces. Changes in hydrology/ impended drainage/deep excavations • Proper installation of drainage structures. • Install cascades to break the impact of water flowing in the drains. • Ensure efficiency of drainage structures through proper design and maintenance. • Provide gratings to the drainage channels. • A geotechnical survey shall be conducted and the recommendations thereof followed. There shall be no blasting during excavation. Air pollution • Stockpiles of earth should be sprayed with water or covered during dry seasons. • Provide dust masks for personnel in dusty areas. • Sensitize construction workers on pollution control measures. • Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand and other loose materials. Noise pollution • Install suitable barriers to shield compressors and other small stationary equipment where necessary. • Display signs to indicate construction activities. • Maintain all equipment. • Adhere to provisions of Noise Prevention and Control Rules 2005, Legal Notice No. 24 regarding noise limits at the workplace as well as NEMA Noise Excessive Vibration Pollution Control Regulations, 2000. Public health, occupational health and safety • Train staff/workers on occupational health and safety. • Provide full protective gear and workmen’s compensation cover in addition to the right Impacts Proposed mitigation measures tools and operational instructions and manuals during construction. • Design of sewerage system should be as provided in the plans and should be constructed to approved size and design, standard and of approved materials. • Ensure use of standard construction materials and to the specifications. Avoid undesirable, substandard, hazardous or unauthorized materials during construction and maintenance. • Sensitized staff on social/health issues such as drugs. Road traffic disruption • No overloading of trucks and good driving practices to be practiced. • Suitable junction/access point to be provided. • Use of appropriate and legible signage. • Employment of formal flagmen/women to ensure the public safety. • Follow the traffic management plan throughout the project cycle. Insecurity • Provision of security guards, CCTV cameras, security lights and other security apparatus during the entire project cycle. • Construction work timings shall only in line with the NEMA licensing conditions. Increased water usage • An alternative water source shall be provided. The proponent shall drill a borehole at the proposed site. • Management of water usage. Avoid unnecessary wastage. • Recycling of water at the construction phase where possible. • Make use of roof catchments to provide water i.e. for general purpose. Increased waste generation • Adopt waste minimization at source. • Monitoring the fate of disposed wastes to ensure they are legally land filled at a recognized controlled site. • Adhering to waste management regulations of 2006. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment 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, Siaya 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/6513888 National Environment Management. 16th August, 2024 THE KENYA GAZETTE