GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 6454

NOTICE is given that the above-mentioned development plan was on 25th July, 2016, completed. The development plan relates to land situated within Lamu West Sub-County, Lamu County. Copies of the development plan have been deposited for public inspection at the office of the County Secretary, Lamu County (Public Works Offices, Amu); County Physical Planning Office, Ardhi House, Mokowe; County Land Management Board Offices, Ardhi House, Mokowe; Ward Administrator, Bahari Ward, Mpeketoni; Deputy 12th August, 2016 THE KENYA GAZETTE 3263 County Commissioner's Office, Lamu West, County Commissioner, Lamu and Director of Physical Planning Office, 5th Floor, Ardhi House, Nairobi. The copies so deposited are available for inspection free of charge by all persons interested at the County Secretary, Lamu County (Public Works Offices, Amu); County Physical Planning Office, Ardhi House, Mokowe; County Land Management Board Offices, Ardhi House, Mokowe; Ward Administrator, Bahari Ward, Mpeketoni; Deputy County Commissioner's Office, Lamu West, County Commissioner, Lamu and Director of Physical Planning Office, 5th Floor, Ardhi House, Nairobi, between the hours of 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Any interested person who wishes to make any representation in connection with or objection to the above-named development plan may send such representations or objections in writing to be received by the County Physical Planning Officer, P.O. Box 74-80500, Lamu or Director of Physical Planning, P.O. Box 45025-00100, Nairobi within sixty (60) days from the date of publication of this notice and such representations or objections shall state the grounds on which it is made. Dated the 26th July, 2016. A. K. MASINDE, MR/9620897 for Director of Physical Planning. GAzE! lB NOTICE NO. 6455 THE PHYSICAL PLANNING ACT (Cap. 286) COMPLETION OF PART DEVELOPMENT PLAN PDP No. KAJ/719/2016/4—Existing Residential Plot No. 1246 Noonkopir Township NOTICE is given that the above-mentioned part development plan was on 27th July, 2016, completed. •The part development plan relates to land situated within Noonkopir Township. Copies of the part development plan have been deposited for public inspection at the offices of the Governor, Kajiado, County Commissioner, Kajiado, County Executive Member for Lands, Physical Planning, Housing, Environment and Wildlife and the office of the County Physical Planning Officer, Kajiado. The copies so deposited are available for inspection free of charge by all persons interested at the offices of the Governor, Kajiado, County Commissioner, Kajiado, County Executive Member for Lands, Physical Planning, Housing, Environment and Wildlife and the office of the County Physical Planning Officer, Kajiado, between the hours of 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Any interested person who wishes to make any representation in connection with or objection to the above-named part development plan may send such representations or objections in writing to be received by the County Physical Planning Officer, P.O. Box 11- 01100, Kajiado, within sixty (60) days from the date of publication of this notice and such representations or objections shall state the grounds on which it is made. Dated the 2nd August, 2016. I. PARASHINA, MR/9672220 for Director of Physical Planning. GAZE I I E NOTICE No. 6456 THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CO-ORDINATION ACT (No. 8 of 1999) THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED KARIMINU II DAM IN GATUNDU NORTH, KIAMBU COUNTY INVITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS PURSUANT to regulation 21 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, Athi Water Services Board is proposing to construct Kariminu II Dam in Gatundu North, Kiambu County. The dam will be constructed across Kariminu River downstream of its confluence with its tributaries including Gathanje, Kagundu and Githanga. Kariminu dam with an estimated yield of approximately 103,000m3 /d in the master plan provided the most suitable source that can supply the towns of Ruiru and Juja with an initial surplus to Nairobi. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Mitigation Measures Sedimentation • It is recommended that construction be undertaken during the dry conditions to minimize erosion when the soil is loosened. The top soil removed will be required to be moved to an alternative site where storm water cannot carry the soil to the streams. •A water pan (silt trap) may be established downstream of the dam which will act as a soil trap to hold the excessive silt during construction. •Drainage channels should be installed only When necessary. •Encourage re-afforestation and improved farming systems upstream of the dam. •Erosion and sediment monitoring and control plan should be prepared for the lifetime of the project. •There should be a progressive catchment management plan targeting Kariminu River sub-basins as well as the tributaries feeding into it. •Develop a deliberate initiative for a collaborative monitoring of river flood basins productivity requirements and their reliance to the silt loading for all the dammed rivers associated with the Thika River sub-basin to guide an effective silt management at the dams' outlets. Water quality • Encourage re-afforestation and better fanning systems in the catchment areas for Kariminu dam and all other dams in the region. •Institute a water quality monitoring system, programmes and maintaining appropriate records on water quality. •Best management practices will be utilized during site clearing and construction to minimize erosion and sedimentation. •Enhance 24Hr security of the dam to prevent possible criminal acts for the security of the public. Water loss • Ensure appropriate compaction of the dam floor embankment walls to minimize leakages and infiltration upon commissioning of the dam. •Educate and create awareness to the water users in the service areas of Ruiru and Juja Towns in general on the value of water and water resources for enhanced conservation. Air quality • Ensure proper maintenance of the construction equipments and machinery •Practice dust control measures such as water sprinkling. •Limit speed limits for the construction machinery and contractors vehicles •Ensure effective scoring as appropriate to reduce silt and also accumulation of organic matter in the lower layers of the dam. Species diversity • Undertake an inventory of the biodiversity in the affected areas for purposes of preventing species extinction and identification of new species. •Practice re-afforestation at the end of the project construction phase upstream. •Creation of awareness on the proper land cultivation practices to reduce soil erosion and biomass accumulation in the dam reservoir. •Engage the relevant authorities (KWS, KFS) in monitoring and establishing community interests and values in the evolving ecological setting. •The water pipeline should be aligned such as to minimize direct interaction with trees along the corridor. To avoid future conflicts with trees, the pipelines should run at least 2m from a tree and the corridor maintained so. •The Contractor(s) may be required to maintain a record of trees removed for necessary compensation through planting others. Hydrology • Ensure compliance with water resource regulation at all times with regard to downstream discharge regimes. •Maintain at least 30% of the base flow of the stream to sustain ecological and social requirements downstream. •Provide mandatory buffer area for conservation of the riverine and dam ecosystem through the review of riparian land ownership. •Installing gauging stations for monitoring the immediate trends in the upper zones of the river basin. •Monitor the relationship of the dam to the downstream flooding trends. Social • Undertake a comprehensive and all- inclusive RAP study to provide guidelines for the land acquisition and compensations thereof. All compensations shall be completed before commencement of the project construction. •Quantification of assets and losses as well as the population to be displaced (Project Affected Persons (PAPs)) should be done to the satisfaction of the affected before commencement of the project works. •Adequate and timely compensate for lost assets and damages to be undertaken before project commencement. •- The PAPs should be trained on financial management and investments as a way of preserving family interests from the loss of land. Safety • Putting up a perimeter fence surrounding the dam area. •Provide safety information and signage around the dam and its components. •Undertake a comprehensive dam safety audit on the design reports and drawing for appropriate interventions before implementation. Main focus should be on immediate zones upstream and downstream of the dam as well as around the dam and its components. •It will be necessary to'engage tfte Kenya Wildlife Services in monitoring and training the communities on coexistence with wildlife. They will also be asked to establish control mechanisms for migrating wildlife species into the area. Health • Implement measures to assess the presence of vectors and control its and potential diseases. This include focus on the entire Kiambu County where a majority of these projects are located •Creation of awareness, prevention and monitoring programs. •Wellness centres and awareness campaigns on the sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDs. This should be integrated in all the projects as well as being an integral policy of Athi Water Services Board. •Adequate provision of personal protective equipment to the workers •Provide sanitation facilities in all work areas. •Waste generated (sanitary, rehabilitation and proper hazard waste storage) during the construction phase should be carefully disposed of in an environmentally safe manner. •Presence of a nursery in the worker camp. •Provide safe access point to the water for the local residents and livestock to enhance safety. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a)Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839-00200, Nairobi. (b)Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, N.H.I.F. Building, Community, P.O. Box 30126- 00100, Nairobi. (c)County Director of Environment, Kiambu County. 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 of the plan. GEOFFREY WAHUNGU, Director-General, MR/9620932 National Environment Management Authority.