GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 12066

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, Simba Cement Company Limited proposes to undertake limestone mining and install a limestone crushing system which will include 2 No. clinker lines, a 30MW captive power plant, stockyard to block loading which will be used for loading limestone, limestone crusher and loading unit for the product, associated facilities and amenities. The proposed site is located at Kyuso/Ngaaie/3420 within Ngaaie Area, Kitui County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impact Mitigation Measures Soil erosion • Stage site clearance works so as to minimize the area of exposed soil at any given time. • Levelling of site to reduce run-off velocity and increase infiltration of storm water into the soil. • Temporarily bund exposed loose soil and redirect flows from heavy runoff areas that threaten to erode or result in substantial turbid surface runoff to adjacent drainage waters. • Monitor areas of exposed soil during periods of heavy rainfall throughout the phase. Loss of vegetation • The proponent will ensure proper demarcation of the project area to be affected by the project and contain disturbance of flora to the actual project area and avoid spill lover effects on the neighboring areas. • After mobilization and installation phase, soils should be loosened using deep ploughing techniques to allow aeration and normal re- sprouting. • Soils with hardening components such as cement should be diluted and fertilized to encourage aeration. Air pollution • 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 • Employ safe systems of work/procedures at all times. • Strict adherence to OSHA 2007 and rules. • Establish a health and safety committee. • Train staff/workers on occupational health Impact Mitigation Measures and safety. • Provide full protective gear and workmen‘s compensation cover in addition to the right tools and operational instructions and manuals during construction. • Engage the services of qualified personnel. • Avoid undesirable, substandard, hazardous or unauthorized materials during construction and maintenance. • Have access to work/permit to work controls procedures for risky jobs. • adherence to material safety data sheets. • Sensitized staff on social/health issues such as drugs. • Ensure machinery and equipment servicing and maintenance as per schedules and legal requirements. • Post strategically the OSHA Abstract and provide material safety data sheets. • Post clear warning signs e.g. No unauthorized use of machines, ensure there are guards on moving parts etc. • Provide incident register and a fully equipped First Aid kits and train staff on its use. • Ensure certification and issuance of occupation certificates from DOHS before commencement of operations. 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. 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, Kitui 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/6496943 National Environment Management. THE KENYA GAZETTE 20th September, 2024