GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 15015

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, Tsudo Realtors Limited proposes to construct 9No. blocks with ground floor and 15No. floor levels, 8No. blocks will have residential apartment units with a total of 768No. units and 1No. block will be a commercial block comprising of 164No. shops and retail spaces, gatehouses, parking spaces, solid waste disposal areas, other associated amenities and facilities, on Plot L.R No. 9741/5 along Kivulini Road, off Mombasa Road, Syokimau, Mavoko Sub-county, Machakos County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures. Impacts Mitigation Measures Air, noise pollution and vibration • Employ sound insulation technologies work effectively towards minimizing high noise levels from the external environment in the vicinity. • Ensure that all vehicles and construction machinery are well maintained and regularly serviced to avoid excessive noise generation. • Provide appropriate protective gear for all construction workers working in noisy sections. • The delivery of construction materials and noisy activities should be done, preferably at off-peak hours to minimize high level noise impacts. • Ensure compliance with the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution) (Control) Regulations, 2009. • Monitor noise levels as per NEMA guidelines. Occupational health and safety • Education and awareness to all workers. • Procure services of a health and safety officer. • Provide first aid kits on site. • Proper signage and warning to public. • Provide clean water and food to the workers. • The contractor to abide by all conditions including health safety and workforce welfare. • Personnel to stick to standard operation procedures. • Personnel to wear complete protective gear. • Provision of fire-fighting equipment. • Comply with Kenyan safety policy and safe working procedures, laws and regulations. • Securing the Site by fencing off. Solid waste generation • Ensure waste materials are disposed in approved sites. • Use of the 3rs – Reduce, Re-use, Re-cycle. • Solid waste to be collected in designated areas for appropriate disposal. • Waste segregation at source. • Engage a NEMA and county licensed waste handler. • Provide waste disposal bins at strategic points well protected from adverse weather conditions and animals. • Regular inspection and maintenance of the waste disposal systems. Excessive water use • Harvesting of rain water. 15th November, 2024 THE KENYA GAZETTE Impacts Mitigation Measures • Training and awareness to workers on importance of water conservation and best practices. • Encourage use of alternatives for dust control such as non-toxic, biodegradable dust suppressants or polymers that require less water. • Efficient water use in concrete mixing. Liquid waste generation and management • Availability of EPZA trunk sewer line in the area. • Proper connection to the sewer line. • Regular inspection and maintenance of the waste disposal systems. • Use of separate storm water drainage channel. Increased traffic • Provision of adequate parking within the facility. • Have paved driveways. • Minimize haulage and transportation of construction material during peak hours. • Adopt a Traffic Management plan and Delivery Management Plan to enhance traffic movement within the site and along the third freight lane. Social conflict • Encourage good relation with the neighbours through provision of employment opportunities to the community members (skilled and semi-skilled). • Formation of residents association/Register with the existing association. • Improved livelihood. • Strict adherence to provided ESMP. Insecurity • Secure the premise with a perimeter wall and an electric fence. • Installation of CCTV cameras at strategic points. • Have a entry point that is manned 24 hours. • Construction of gate house. 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, Machakos 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/6547996 National Environment Management.