GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 6857

IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by Article 88 (4), of the Constitution, section 11 of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Act, 2011, sections 19 (4), 25,26, 33, 38, 39 and 74 of the Elections Act, 2011 and Regulations 3(1)—(6) of the Elections (General) Regulations, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission appoints the Returning Officers and Deputy County Returning Officers named in the Eighth Column of the Schedule for the Members of Sala Ward—Tana River County Assembly, Kalokol Ward—Turkana County Assembly, Mosiro Ward- Kajiado County Assembly and Nyacheki Ward- Kisii County Assembly for purposes of the by-election exercise. These appointments are for the purposes of the 26th October, 2016 By-elections. SCHEDULE County Code County Name Const. Code Constituency Name County Assembly Ward Code County Assembly Ward Name Position Name of Officer ID. No. 004 Tana River 020 Bura 0099 Sala Returning Officer Japhet Omara Mbwana 13594598 004 Tana River 020 Bura 0099 Sala Deputy Returning Officer , Malika Mwanajuma Jillo 23611992 023 Turkana 125 Turkana Central 0626 Kalokol Returning Officer Munyes Lokuwom Moses 9829201 26th August, 2016 County Code County Name Const. Code Constituency Name County Assembly Ward Code County Assembly Ward Name Position Name of Officer ID. No. 023 Turkana 125 Turkana Central 0626 Kalokol Deputy Returning Officer Steve Ereng Lokipi 22146006 034 Kajiado 186 Kajiado West 0930 Mosiro Returning Officer Maurice Kepoi Raria Mparo 12950390 034 Kajiado 186 Kajiado West 0930 Mosiro Deputy Returning Officer Agnes Siyiato Nankeyai 27970996 045 Kisii 264 Bobasi 1318 Nyacheki Returning Officer Jacqueline Sabiri Osiemo 13500154 045 Kisii 264 Bobasi 1318 Nyacheki Deputy Returning Officer Nickson Nyamweya Mose 14558753 Dated the 25th day of August, 2016 A. I. HASSAN, Chairperson, Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission. GAzE! IE NOTICE No. 6858 THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CO-ORDINATION ACT (No. 8 of 1999) THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED ITARE DAM WATER SUPPLY PROJECT IN KURESOI CONSTITUENCY NAKURU 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 Rift Valley Water Services Board, the proposed Itare Dam site consists of a 57m high Asphalt Core Rockfill Dam whose top elevation is 2420 masl, a 1.8 k.m. long raw water mains, a 105,000 m2 daily capacity water treatment plant, 110 k.m. long bulk transmission pipelines for treated water transmission from Kuresoi to Nakuru through Chepsir, Kedowa and Salgaa, with branch lines to Molo, Elburgon and Njoro, bulk water distribution pipelines and 5No. bulk clean water storage reservoirs in in Nakuru Town. It also comprises a 14.5 k.m. tunnel to ensure that conveyance throughout the pipeline is by gravity, a power generation component to run the proposed water treatment plant and development of an access road to the dam site. The project site is located in Kuresoi Constituency, Kuresoi District and will affect people in Kiptororo and Tinet locations. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impact Area Sourcel Impact Mitigation Measures Noise & Vibrations •Plant and Construction Noise at dam site, quarries, borrow areas, pipeline alignment and tunnel site. •Vibrations where blasting operations will be required including Quarry operations, Shaft sinking in tunneling, bridge piles. •Tunneling through either D&B or TBM methods. •Demolitions by implosion. •Fit plant with noise mufflers where possible. •Positioning Powered Mechanical Equipment (PME) so that noise is directed away from sensitive areas. •Contractor to agree noise limits/ noise control stations with NEMA and obtain a Construction Noise Permit prior to the commencement of construction work. •PPE for workforce. •Continually monitor complaints from affected communities who are the noise receptors. Air quality •Dust from haulage and stockpiling of borrow material, earthworks and mixing plants. •Emissions from construction equipment. •All dust emissions to be water-sprayed on dry and windy days as many times as will be required. •Contractor to provide Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) like helmets and dust masks to the construction crew and keep accurate records of their issue as well as staff turn-over Spoil stockpiles to be lightly compacted after placement and to be placed in areas protected from the wind. •Regulate working hours and avoid night time construction if possible. Water Resources Management •Potential sources of water pollution include site runoff and drainage from construction activities in the sites, effluent from general construction activities and sewage effluent from the construction workforce. •Storm water discharge and flow re-direction with its attendant impacts such as flooding privately owned land, inundation of farms with growing crops. •Excess pressure on scarce water resources especially in the drier areas such as the Rift Valley sections with inland drainage. •Blockage of drainage ways along the pipeline alignment. •Restore to original once project winds up. •Storing oils and fuels in designated areas which have pollution prevention facilities. •Using solid-fabric waterproof materials to cover all stockpile areas during rainstorms. •Collecting construction phase discharge in a temporary drainage system and then treating or desilting it on-site before discharging it to storm water drains or river. •Cleaning all vehicles and plant before leaving a construction site. Impact Area Source/ Impact Mitigation Measures •Stabilize bed and banks of streams as immediately after construction. •As far as possible construct stream crossings in the dry season. •Restore drainage patterns as closely as possible post construction. •Minimize any filling, draining, damming or alteration of waterways; especially along pipeline route. •Obtain construction water from existing allocations where possible. Waste Management •Vegetation clearing and transportation. •Typical construction wastes including packaging, surplus construction materials such as timber, concrete, gravel, metals and plastics. •Surplus spoil from earthworks and drainage construction. •Electrical and telecommunications cabling off-cuts, and •Typical domestic waste - to be generated from occupation of accommodation villages. •Demolition wastes. •Decommissioned furniture. •Chemical waste from the maintenance of construction plant and equipment. •Abandoned construction materials such as ballast. •Enforce littering by-laws. •Hygiene, Environmental education and awareness to members of the public to alleviate ignorance. •• Ensure garbage is removed by an appropriate licensed contractor. •Transport any surplus spoil that cannot be re-use' off-site to an approved landfill site or to borroN pits. •Provide recycling bins around accommodatio villages, site offices and amenities. •Store all chemicals, used oils, oily rags, solvents, lubricants and fuel in covered and banded areas. •Ensure used furniture and equipment from decommissioning is sold/re-used or disposed of at an appropriately licensed landfill. Aquatic Ecology •Habitat alteration and fragmentation of forested habitat. •Loss of nesting sites and other wildlife habitat through bush clearing. •Disruption of watercourses. •Establishment of non-native invasive plant species; •Creation of barriers to wildlife movement. •Visual and auditory disturbance due to the presence of machinery, construction workers, and associated equipment. •Sediment and erosion from construction and storm water runoff may increase turbidity of surface waters. •Ensure all construction machinery and materials bought onto site are weed, seed and mud free and have undergone a thorough inspection. •Rehabilitate disturbed ground surfaces as soon as practical. •Avoid fragmentation of aquatic habitats. •Collecting construction phase discharge in a temporary drainage system and then treating or desilting it on-site before discharging it to storm water drains or river. •Contractor to Develop and implement an erosion and Sediment Control Plan. Land management •Land take. •Creation of stagnant water bodies in borrow pits and quarries which act as habitats for disease vectors. •Detailed RAP. •Contractor to liaise with NEMA and identify if independent EIA work is required. •Obtain approval for final quarry reinstatement from NEMA and County environment committee. Access Roads •Traffic accidents, Land take, Dust, Construction wastes, Erosion and Sediment hazard from Storm water run-off. •Erect signage and speed controls. •Detailed RAP. •Sprinkle water during construction and control speeds during operations. •Dispose of wastes responsibly. •Design storm water drains to discharge away from peoples farms and salient water springs serving communities. Pipeline •Visual intrusion. •Pipe bursts. •Construction wastes. •Noise and vibrations. •Clearing of vegetation. •Restore ground to original conditions. •Adoption of good housekeeping practices, sorting and segregation of wastes for reuse and disposal. Tunnel •Production of respirable dust. •Settlement or failure of tunnel support leading to the formation of a surface crater, utilities and change of surface hydrology. •Removal of spoil materials may lead to odour impacts. •Potential loss of groundwater. •Localized lowering of the water table. •Suspended solids in effluents generated from dewatering. •RVWSB to set overall EHS strategy for the tunnel projects. •Encourage early contractor involvement . •Contractor to train workforce on in Tunnelling EHS. •Use Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE). •Use equipment fitted with water suppression to minimize the amount of dust. •Locate noisy machinery away from sensitive 26th August, 2016 Impact Area Source/ Impact Mitigation Measures • Process water that requires treatment. receivers; use silencers, mufflers and acoustic • Sewage generated by the construction workforce. shields on plant. • Oily runoff from vehicles and storage areas. • Installation of appropriate drainage facilities to control site runoff, (silt and oil traps). • Construction waste generation. • Biological treatment or other polishing facilities to • Contaminated soil from container storage or vehicle repair sites. ensure sewage effluent meets regulatory discharge criteria. • Visual impacts. • Adoption of good housekeeping practices, sorting • Loss /alteration of habitat. and segregation of wastes for reuse and disposal. • Construction noise on sensitive receptors. • Upon the completion of construction, reinstatement • Possible fire tragedies. of visually amenable features and re-vegetation will be implemented. • Install fire detection and fire fighting facilities. • Design alternative escape route for tunnel workers • Tunnel system design to ensure adequate ventilation. 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, Nakuru 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/9721177 National Environment Management Authority. GAZE r, NOTICE No. 6859 THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CO-ORDINATION ACT (No. 8 of 1999) THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED NAIROBI HOSPITAL EXPANSION PROJECT (PHASE 2) ON L.R NO. 209/4209 AND 209/644/1 ALONG ARGWINGS KODHEK ROAD, NAIROBI CITY 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, The Nairobi Hospital is proposing to undertake the expansion of Nairobi Hospital project (phase 2) on L.R No. 209/4209 and 209/644/1 along Argwings Kodhek Road, Nairobi City County. The components of the project include: •Phase 2a comprising of a 14 storey clinical core building; a 7 storey parking silo with a capacity of 1,100 cars; temporary parking and driveways; temporary doctors' suites in existing building blocks on LR. No. 209/644/1; water purification plant and demolitions of existing laundry /boiler /doctors' offices. •Phase 2b comprising of a 9 storey main entrance specialty block and an 8 storey doctors plaza. •Phase 2c comprising of a 14 story centre of excellence and an 8 storey university education block. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impact Proposed Mitigation Measure Noise and excessive • Notify the public of any activities that vibration may be perceived of as noisy and intrusive prior to starting. •Establish means for the public to contact the engineers-in-charge (i.e., provide telephone number, email, etc.) and methods to handle complaints. •The use of hearing protection gears by workers when exposed to noise levels above 85 dB (A). •Ensure that noise & excessive vibration from construction activities are within permissible levels as per the provision of the Environmental Management and Coordination (Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution) (Control) Regulations, 2009. •Use modern construction equipment, which produces the least noise. •Use of noise shielding screens should be used and the operation of such machinery restricted to when it is actually required. Airborne emissions • Motorized equipment be maintained in good operating condition to reduce exhaust emissions. •Construction sites, transportation routes, diversions and materials handling sites to be water-sprayed on dry and windy days to contain dust. •Haulage trucks to be covered or the aggregates sprayed with water before loading. •The project area will be cordoned off to minimize dust migration to nearby facilities by wind. •Staff working in dust generating activities be provided with personal protective equipment (PPE) the use of PPE shall be enforced •Avoiding open burning of solid wastes. Soil and water pollution • Open stockpiles of onsite construction materials should be covered with tarpaulin or similar fabric during rainy season. •Prevention of the washing away of construction materials, soil, silt or debris into any drainage system. •Maintenance and servicing of vehicle, machinery and equipment must be carried out in a designated area (protected service bays). •Oil products and materials should be stored in site stores or in the contractor's yard. •Oil interceptors shall be installed along the drainage channels leading from such areas. •All applicable national laws, regulations and standards for the safe use, handling, storage and disposal of hazardous waste to be followed. •Implementation of erosion and sediment control measures such as silt fences. Solid waste Management • Selective demolition option as far as practicable. •Practice waste minimization segregation and proper disposal according to EMCA (Waste Management) Regulations, 2006 and the Nairobi City County Government by — laws. , Increased safety and • Regular supervision of works to ensure health risks that safety conditions are met while any deviation from safety regulations is immediately reclaimed following the best practices regarding safety at work. •Develop evacuation procedures to handle emergency situations. •Controlled entry and exit from the premises. •Post in prominent places informative signage to inform of safety hazards and controls. •Provision of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment and enforce the use. •Hire qualified personnel in all project phases. •Adhere to provisions of OSHA, 2007. Traffic snarl up along • Delivery of materials to be done during Valley Road and non-peak travel periods to the maximum adjoining roads extent practicable. •Warning signs to provide notice of road hazards and other pertinent information to motorists and the general public. •Temporary manual traffic control should be used when service vehicles are entering and leaving the site through Valley Road gate along Valley Road. •Adhere to Nairobi County Government Traffic By-laws and National Traffic laws. •Kenya Urban Roads Authority is in the process of improvements of Argwings Kodhek road, Ralph Bunche road and Woodlands road. The improvements target ease of traffic flow in the area. •Designation of vehicle registration and checkpoint inside the premise to avert unnecessary traffic snarl up along adjacent roads •A traffic impact assessment report on the proposed expansion is in place. Waste water management • Pre- treatment of operation process water before flushing into the sewage system. •The treated effluent being discharged to the sewer line should conform to the limits as provided for under EMC (Water Quality) Regulations, 2006; Standards for effluent discharge into public sewers- Schedule five. •Minimize entry of solid waste into the waste water stream by collecting separately urine, faeces, blood, and vomit from patients treated with genotoxic drugs to avoid their entry into the wastewater stream. •Ensure that sewerage discharge pipes are not blocked or damaged. Water management • Obtain WRMA permit and NEMA license for the proposed borehole. •Implement water saving devices for domestic water use e.g. dual flush toilets, automatic shut-off taps, etc. •Cleaning methods utilised for the cleaning of vehicles, floors, containers, yards etc. must aim to minimise water use. •Practice rain water harvesting. •Conducting of regular audits of water systems to identify and rectify any possible water leakages. •Implementing a system for the proper metering and measurement of water use to enable proper performance review and management. •Regularly test the water through accredited laboratories to ensure the biological and chemical components are as per the EMCA (Water Quality) Regulations 2006. Increased surface runoff • No surface water shall be directed into generation the sewer system to avoid overloading the sewerage system. Influx of people and • Provide adequate social and other increased demand for infrastructure to meet needs of the infrastructure tenants, visitors and customers. 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, Nairobi City 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/9672492 National Environment Management Authority. GAzEI IE NOTICE No. 6860 THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CO-ORDINATION ACT (No. 8 of 1999) THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED KALOBEYEI REFUGEE NEW CAMP SITE AT KAKUMA TURKANA WEST SUB-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. 26th August, 2016 THE KENYA GAZETTE 3387 and fuel extractions from storage areas should be supervised and routine inspections and maintenance be carried. •Material with the following elements to be avoided at all cost. •Asbestos in any form or any man made mineral fibre. •Lead paint or any other materials containing lead which may be inhaled,ingested or absorbed shall not be used. •Any timber treated with pentachlorophenol. •Any other substances regarded as being deleterious, construction materials which are not in accordance with requirements, codes of practice or with current accepted building Practice at the time of specification orconstruction. •The prevention of downstream contamination from pollutants resulting from construction and operation and maintenance activities can be achieved by proper storage and ensuring all storage containers are well closed to prevent accidental leaks and spills; and •Proper management of oil spill and diligence on the part of the contractor during construction, refurbishment, fixing, installation and drilling shall reduce the risk of water contamination. •Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as dust masks must be worn in the immediate vicinity of the operations during quarrying and handling of cement.Additional protective masks should be worn at the vicinity. •The stockpiles of earth generated during construction works should be suppressed by spraying water or water based mixtures. Spraying should also becarried out on unpaved road accesses regularly and at handling sites forcement. •All machinery and equipment should be maintained in good working order toensure minimum emissions including carbon monoxide, oxides of Nitrogenand Sulphur, as well as suspended particulate matter. •Drivers of construction vehicles and delivery trucks should be cautioned todrive slowly near the site to avoid creating dusty conditions. •Construction trucks removing soils from the site , delivering sand andcementto the site should be covered to minimize dust blowing into the surroundingneighborhood. •No burning of any materials whatsoever should be permitted at the site; and •Drivers of construction vehicles and delivery trucks must be supervised so that they do not leave vehicles idling and limit their speeds so that dust levels are lowered. Risk of leaks and spills • Regular maintenance of site equipment and machinery should be carried out to ensure any leakages are detected and controlled. The motor vehicles — should be serviced according to manufacturer's requirements to limit the exhaust emissions. The proponent, UNHCR Representation in Kenya, is proposing to develop the Kalobeyei new site which will involve construction works including; health center, schools, markets, shelters, roads and drainage systems; Provision of water and sanitation services (e.g. borehole construction and other forms of water supply), waste management, irrigated agriculture. The proposed project land is of 1500 hectares near Kalobeiyei village. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Nature of Impact Mitigation Measures Soil harvesting for mud • Excavated earth should be held on brick production locations of the site not susceptible to storm water runoff. The earth removed for external disposal should be deposited carefully on selected sites without the risk of being washed away during heavy rains and where such deposits will not compromise other land use activities in the areas affected. •Ensure that the soil harvesting areas are well fenced to prevent livestock and restrict access of unauthorized persons. •Exhaust and rehabilitate one material site before opening another section. •Exhausted quarries and borrow pits be isolated, protected and rehabilitated. •Hold top soils and vegetation matter near the quarries for backfilling. Top soil excavated from construction activities at the settlement site can be used to fill the earth harvesting areas. •Ensure reduced stagnation of water in abandoned soil harvesting sites and borrow pits. Construction waste generation Solid wastes • Domestic solid waste to be stored in refuse bins temporarily before being taken away for proper disposal by NEMA licensed waste management firms. •Construction solid waste generated by activities that are unsuitable for use should be disposed in a landfill in an area that will be identified before commencement of construction activities. These areas should be covered with soil and the area later re-vegetated; and •Concrete, asphalt and other waste aggregate on site should be stored if there is a need for the material to be used as fill, provided that adjacent water bodies, including ground water supplies will not become impaired as a result of doing so. Liquid wastes • An area for the disposal of spilled or excess concrete should be identified near the mixing site. •Waste water from concrete hatching and aggregate screening should be discharged into nearby sedimentation pools and clean water re-used. •A specific area for washing of cement trucks should be identified. •Waste water from maintenance and the repair of machinery should be passed through an oil interceptor until the oil falls down to acceptable levels after which it can be discharged to the environment. •All equipment must be fueled at properly designed fueling stations. Oil Water quality degradation Air quality 3388 THE KENYA GAZE I I h. 26th August, 2016 •Investigate the possibility of fitting catalytic converters especially for the heavy equipment to convert harmful substance in the exhaust fumes to less harmful substances. •Safety procedures for fuel storage and re-fueling should be well understood and implemented by site staff; and •Oil residuals including waste oil, lubricants, used filters, should be carefully collected and stored for safe disposal, in order to prevent migration of contaminant hydrocarbons into storm water or groundwater resources. Occupational health and • Ensure all equipment is inspected before safety issues use for appropriate safe guards and that the machine operators are trained on machine safety. •Ensure the working hours are controlled and that employees are not allowed to extend the working hours beyond an acceptable limit for purposes of gaining extra pay. •Ensure the blasting and other high risk activities are carried out under access restriction. Only authorized persons are to access the blasting areas. Train first aid personnel and provide a fully stocked first aid box to respond to any injuries due to the activities. •Ensure appropriate road safety signage is placed and drivers adhere to the requirements of such signage. •Erection of bumps where human and vehicular traffic have high interaction opportunities. •Provide adequate manual labor to suffice the tasks; and •Eliminate repetitive task by semi- automation where possible. Noise and vibration • Conduct noise measuring to determine levels and extent of harmful noise and provide PPE (hearing protection) to persons who must operate within or visit the identified high noise areas. •Create a barrier well beyond the perimeter of the high noise level area to protect the unsuspecting public who may approach the project site. •Ensure that the works are distant from the settlement areas, and vibration is not expected to have impacts beyond its site boundaries. •In order to meet noise level requirements, the workers will be equipped with standard noise attenuation features. Machines that exceed acceptable noise limits will be equipped with silencers or lagging materials or specially designed acoustic enclosures; and •Inform local residents of any abnormal noise generating construction activities to minimize disruption to local residents. Impacts during Construction phase Waste generation Non-hazardous waste. •Incorporate identification of a proper location for a waste yard where non degradable wastes from the settlement area can be handled in environmentally sensitive manner. This should go along way with identification of strategic locations and construction of transfer stations for the solid wastes collection. •Install waste collection bins at strategic locations along the roads/major foot paths where the locals can throw the wastes. •Promote regular campaigns and sensitization of the community on proper solid waste management aimed at discouraging throwing of wastes at the roads/paths, and haphazard throwing at the compounds and at community water points. •Sensitize the households on the need to segregate wastes generated from the households. •Promote digging of waste pits at strategic locations to dispose-off food wastes/biodegradable wastes. This may involve provision of incentives to motivate the households provide labour to dig the pits. Hazardous wastes •Ensure availability of centralized collection containers for used torch batteriessuch that when the containers are full, the batteries will be taken for disposalby a NEMA licensed waste contractor. •Ensure availability of incinerators for disposal of medical waste. •As for the proposed agricultural activities, promote use of organic manure.Should the land require chemical fertilizers, then potential users will first besensitized on the appropriate use of fertilizers under the guidance of theSettlement Extension personnel. •Establish an e-waste policy that would identify all sources of e-waste andestablish special handling and disposal procedures. Increased demand for • Promote energy efficiency by all users fuel and energy (domestic, institutional, business,agency) by among other things, introducing these incentives to high fuelwoodconsumption (e.g. wood supply away from refugee camps)Promote energy saving techniques tailored to their specific needs, e.g.Fuel efficient stoves along with environmental education and/or training programmes, to be used at the domestic level,Bio-gas plants and solar cookers/water heaters, for institutions and agencyoffices. •Photovoltaic power or wind generators for small businesses, etc. •Implement a fuel wood supply programme which provides fuel wood cut in a sustainable manner, and includes controls over unauthorized harvesting offuelwood as well as economic and educational programmes designed to reduce fuel wood consumption. Increased demand for • Ensure that sufficient data is obtained water supply for each of the borehole water yield toavoid over abstraction. •To ensure that no borehole is drilled through unconfined aquifers and toestimate their sustainable pumping capacity, an adequate hydro geological 26th August, 2016 THE KENYA GAZETTE 3389 •Sensitize the host community on importance of using latrines at thehouseholds. his should go along way with proper disposal of domestic wastesas hygiene promotion measures at household levels. Fragile ecosystems • The management will ensure that all sensitive ecosystems within theSettlement are identified and protected from encroachment by delineating the50 meter buffer zone around them. •Bush burning will be prohibited in line with the Laws in Kenya against bushburning.While prescribed bush burning may take place within the settlement,there will be strict measures to ensure that there is no abuse of suchpermissions. Deforestation • Designate specific zones within the project area which are to be maintained forforestation. In addition encourage settlers to plant trees along the edges of theirland and some other specified areas will continue (e.g. around schools).Withinthe agricultural plots, it is necessary to plant trees focusing on local species. •Sensitization will be conducted among the settlers to ensure that invasivespecies of trees are not introduced in the area. Agriculture and soil • No Agricultural Activities will be conservation permitted in open and along the seasonal riverines. •To avoid diminution of tree vegetation cover, protected trees/ecosystems willbe clearly identified and agro-forestry practices will be intensively promoted. •Tree planting using local species and/or fast growing species (local or exotic)which can maintain or increase crop production (conservation of soil fertility)and bring additional resources like wood for construction or firewoodconsumption will be promoted. •The settlement management will promote organic farming practices byencouraging composting and avoiding the use of chemicals and pesticides. •To conserve land, free ranging livestock will be discouraged, and insteadsmaller livestock such as goats, pigs and poultry will be encouraged within theboundaries of the Settlement. 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, Turkana 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/9672423 National Environment Management Authority. survey will in the longer term be conducted. •Monitor condition of aquifer. This should involve designating some of theboreholes for ground water monitoring purposes only. This should be installedwith data loggers to improve the accuracy and consistency of monitoringaquifer static water levels, abstraction rates and water quality. •Identify points of ground water re- charge targeting utilization of great run- offthat is usually experienced at any rain interval in the project areaProvide water storage targets at strategic locations within the camp and inselected schools to store water and ensure availability throughout. •An appropriate management and a comprehensive monitoring system of waterquality and quantity over time will be developed. •Raise awareness that aim at proper utilization of water at household level. Forevery water point, designate a water user's management committee member toman the tap stand in a way that would ensure equal access to everyone to avoid any conflicts. •Provide for well-constructed livestock watering points for the host community.For each of the points, ensure that a water users committee is in place to takecare of operations, maintenance and water use conflicts. Increased demand for • Ensure availability of adequate latrines sanitation and hygiene and at settlement site to gather for the facilities population. •A waste management system, appropriate to the demands and local siteconditions, should be put into place, monitored, and improved as necessary. •Implementation of a programme involving the "3-Rs" (reduce, reuse, recycle)should be a major part of a waste management plan. •Special precautions need to be taken with all hazardous waste such as medicalwaste, empty pesticide containers, used/expired chemicals, etc. •Camp design and operation should aim to minimize the production of dust;Control waste water at source and/or put into place drainage facilities or otherremedial measures to prevent accumulation of standing water around refugeehousing areas. •Drainage systems for waste water can be used to capture and recycle thisresource for use in watering vegetable gardens, trees, etc. •Insect and rodent control measures should be implemented, taking into accountthe toxicity of many pesticides and insecticides. •Promote campaigns on hand washing at critical times in order to improve thewellbeing of children and by the caregivers. This should go along way withinstallation of posters with hygiene messages at the strategic locations in the camp. GAZEI IE NOTICE No. 6861 THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ACT (No. 17 of 2012) THE COUNTY ASSEMBLY OF KILIFI SPECIAL SITTING OF THE ASSEMBLY PURSUANT to Standing Order 26 of the Kilifi County Assembly Standing Orders, it is notified for the information of Members of the County Assembly of Kilifi and the general public that a special sitting of the Assembly shall be held in the County Assembly Chamber in the County Assembly Buildings, Malindi, on Tuesday, 30th August 2016 at 9.00 am for consideration of the Governor's Memoranda dated 15th July, 2016 on the Kilifi County Appropriation Bill, 2016. Dated the 25th August 2016. JIMMY KADHUA KAHINDI, MR/9721199 Speaker, County Assembly of Kilifi.