GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 15541

PURSUANT to section 59 of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, 2003, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above- proposed project. The proponent, Freight Lane Hotel Limited, proposes to construct a five storey (ground floor, mezzanine plus five floors hotel block comprising of 180No. guest accommodation rooms of varying typologies), all day dining facilities, lobby bar, meeting rooms, gym, rooftop swimming pool ,108No.parking spaces, other associated facilities and amenities on Plot No. L.R. 9042/315 within Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, off Mombasa Road, Embakasi Sub- County, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Environmental Impacts Mitigation Measures Increased noise and vibrations generation • 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 Coordination (Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution) (Control) Regulations, 2009. Increased solid waste generation • Use of an Integrated Solid Waste Management System (ISWMS); through a hierarchy of options including source reduction, recycling, composting and reuse. • Efficient estimation and use of building material to reduce waste and recycling/reuse where feasible. Environmental Impacts Mitigation Measures • Engage the services of a NEMA licensed waste handler to collect and transport waste to designated disposal sites. • Manage all waste in line with the requirements of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Waste Management) Regulations, 2006 and the Sustainable Waste Management Act, 2022. Increased generation of waste water • Installation of adequate mobile toilets separate for males and females that are well-maintained and have adequate hand washing facilities. • Water containing pollutants such as cement, concrete, lime, chemicals, and fuels to be discharged into a conservancy tank for removal from the site. • Comply with the provisions of the Environmental Management and Coordination (Water Quality) Regulations, 2006. Air pollution • Regular sprinkling of water on work areas to prevent fugitive dust violations. • Use of dust nets/screens around the construction site to contain and arrest dust. • All construction machinery should be regularly serviced to minimize the generation of hazardous gases. • Sensitize construction drivers and machinery operators to switch off engines when not in use. • Regularly monitor air quality levels to ensure compliance with Environmental Management and Coordination (Air Quality) Regulations, 2014. Traffic congestion and accidents • Adopt a Traffic Management plan and Delivery Management Plan to enhance traffic movement within the site and along the third freight lane. • Minimize haulage and transportation of construction material during peak hours. • Construct acceleration and deceleration lanes to channel delivery trucks to the site without creating a backlog of traffic behind them as they navigate turns of entry. • Proper signage and warnings should be placed at strategic locations. • Construction activities should be done within the confines of the construction area. • Any change in the normal programming of activities that will significantly disrupt normalcy along the abutting project roads should be timely communicated. Occupational health and safety risks • Registration of the site prior to commencement of construction works. • Provide appropriate PPE to workers. • Training of workers in Occupational Safety and Health and Construction Safety. • Obtain a Work Injury Benefit Act (WIBA) cover for employees. THE KENYA GAZETTE 22nd November, 2024 Environmental Impacts Mitigation Measures • Ensure compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), 2007. • Hire a qualified safety officer to oversee compliance with OSHA, 2007. Aviation safety • Avoid the use of reflective materials due to the site’s proximity to an aerodrome. • Adopt planting of bird repellent plant and tree species. • Utilizing moving water features such as fountains that are a deterrent to birds. • Install bird spikes on ledges to deter birds from perching on them. Increased pressure on the existing resources • Explore alternative means that are environmentally sound like employing Green Energy Technologies when and where applicable. • Liaise closely with other development partners and Government/Council Departments, to upgrade the existing shared facilities including roads, water distribution systems. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change 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, Nairobi City 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/6535468 National Environment and Management Authority.