GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 5271

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, Tatu City Limited, is proposing to construct a residential development and other associated amenities on Plot L.R. No. 28867 at Tatu City in Ruiru, Kiambu County. There will be two main residential sets; multi-family houses and several low density town houses. The proposed development will consist of mixed residential basically multi-family and town houses of 2. 3. and 4 bedroom (402 two bedroom, 1,294 three bedroom, 1019 four bedroom), a commercial area, primary school, sports area, infrastructure including electrical substation and associated amenities. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Loss of biodiversity and Maintain a riparian buffer zone as per archaeological WRMA recommendation. protection Preserve and maintain the rivers, natural streams and drainage ways within the developed areas by designating them as part of the open space system. To the extent possible, limit any modifications to natural gulches and drainage ways, unless they are necessary for flood protection, to preserve water quality and protect aesthetic and biological resources. • Undertake landscaping and tree planting scheme for over 2000 seedlings within the Tatu Waters. • During construction an Aboriginal heritage or burial site is discovered, stop work immediately and notify the Environmental Consultant to inform National Museums of Kenya (NMK). Recommence working in the vicinity of the site until approval to continue is given by the NMK. Soil degradation • Use of gravel bags to trap sediment. • Rocked construction entrance and exit to keep sediment from being tracked onto adjacent roads and keep vehicles off bare soils. • Top soil to be used for landscaping. • Limit the use of heavy machinery at the site and control earth works. • Ensure that soil erosion and sedimentation control measures are installed before commencing land disturbance, and remain in place until the erosion hazard reverts to its pre- existing level. Air pollution • Spray water on exposed areas during dry weather to suppress dust. • Cover loads of friable materials during transportation. • Provide appropriate dust screens to reduce dust exposure. • Buildings under construction to be covered with adequate screens to contain dust. • Stock piles to be covered with tarpaulins arising from construction activities, a control of natural erosion during the construction period must be taken into consideration. • Adherence to Air Quality Regulations, 2014. Excess noise and • Workers working with machinery, vibrations vehicles and instruments that emit high levels of noise should be provided with ear plugs and ear muffs. • Noise hazard signs should be put displayed where necessary. • Proper servicing of machinery and equipment(oiling, greasing etc). • Installation of portable barriers to shield compressors and other small stationary equipment where necessary. • Construction Activities to be carried out primarily between 8:00am - 5:00pm - Monitor noise levels as per NEMA guidelines. • Adherence to Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution (Control) Regulations, 2009. Solid wastes • Limit quantity by developing appropriate budgets for purchase of raw materials to reduce wastage through exposure to weather elements. • Excavation material will be loaded into licensed trucks and be transported to designate disposal sites and/or used to backfill/infill abandoned quarry pits within the area to assist in their rehabilitation and after-use plans. • Minimize waste through accurate estimation of the sizes and quantities of materials required, order materials in the sizes and quantities they will be needed, rather than cutting them to size, or having large quantities of residual materials. • Adherence to Waste Management Regulations, 2006. River degradation • Maintain a riparian buffer zone along the river as per WRMA recommendations. • No development activity shall be undertaken within the full width of the river or within the riparian reserve as per Water Quality Regulations, 2006. Occupational health and- Conduct Site induction training for all safety personnel to alert them to sensitive work areas, explain the requirements of the EMP, explain the requirements of the EMP, Outline individual responsibilities and inform all workers of emergency response procedure. • Personnel to wear complete personal protective equipment and appliances. • Provision of firefighting equipment. • Put in place an emergency response plan. • Only qualified personnel to operate the machinery. • Comply with the provisions of OSHA 2007. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839-00200, Nairobi. Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30126- 00100, Nairobi. 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 this project. GEOFFREY WAHUNGU, Director-General, MRJ3429397 National Environment Management Authority. 2nd June, 2017 THE KENYA GAZETTE 2651