GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 6339

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, Christopher Simon Pasha, is proposing to construct residential apartments on Plot L.R. No. Dagoretti / Riruta 6008 off Disturbance of traffic flow Energy consumption Kikuyu Road, Riruta/ Dagoretti Area in Nairobi County. The project comprises 2No. block with a total 972No. residential units, parking spaces and associated amenities. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Soil excavation • Excavate only areas to be affected by leading to Site buildings. disturbance Dumping of excess excavated materials to sites designated by NEMA and Council. • Restoration of sites excavated. Soil erosion • Create and maintain soil traps and embankments. • Landscaping after completion of construction. Noise pollution and • Ensure use of serviced and greased vibration equipment. • Switch off engines not in use. • Construction work to be confined to between 8 am. to 6 p.m. during weekdays. • Ensure use of earmuffs by machine operators. • Adherence to Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution (Control) Regulations, 2009, Air quality Water sprinkling of driveways or the use of biodegradable hydrant e.g. Terrasorb polymer will reduce dust emission during construction. • Ensure servicing of vehicles regularly. • Adherence to Air Quality Regulations, 2014. Solid waste • Ensure waste materials are disposed of generation on Council and NEMA approved sites. • Ensure re-use of materials that can be re-used. • Use of the 3rs - Reduce, Re-use, Re- cycle. • Adherence to Waste Management Regulations, 2006. Energy consumption • Use electricity sparingly since high consumption of electricity negatively impacts on these natural resources and their sustainability. • Use of standby generators. Excessive water use • Excessive water use may negatively impact on the water source and its sustainability. Health and safety • Provision of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to construction workers. • Safety education and training for workers. • Barricading the construction area appropriately and posting public warnings. • Providing firefighting equipment and in easily accessible areas as well as ensuring site personnel are well trained to use them as well as maintaining them regularly. • Adherence to the occupational health and safety rules and regulations stipulated in the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 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 Natural Resources, N.H.I.F. Building, 12th floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, Community, P.O. Box 30126-00100, Nairobi. 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 for this project. GEOFFREY WAHUNGU, Director-General, MR1345363 National Environment Management Authority. GAzErrE NOTICE No. 6340 THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CO-ORDINATION ACT (No.8 of 1999) THE.NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC TO SUBMIT COMMENTS ON AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS ON PLOT L.R. NO. DAGORETTI/RIRUTA 6010 OFF KIKUYU ROAD, RIRUTA/ DAGORETFI AREA IN 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, Josephine Wanjiru Kinuthia, is proposing to construct residential apartments on Plot L.R. No. DagorettilRiruta 6010 off Kikuyu Road, Rirutal Dagoretti Area in Nairobi City County. The project comprises of 2 No. blocks with a total of 480No. residential units, parking spaces and associated amenities. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Soil excavation leading . Excavate only areas to be affected by to site disturbance buildings. • Dumping of excess excavated materials to sites designated by NEMA and Council. • Restoration of sites excavated. Soil erosion • Create and maintain soil traps and embankments. • Landscaping after completion of construction. Noise pollution and • Ensure use of serviced and greased vibration equipment. • Switch off engines not in use. • Construction work to be confined to between 8am to 6pm during weekdays. • Ensure use of earmuffs by machine operators. • Adherence to Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution (Control) Regulations, 2009. Air quality Water sprinkling of driveways or the use of biodegradable hydrant e.g. Terrasorb polymer will reduce dust emission during construction. • Ensure servicing of vehicles regularly. 30th June, 2017 THE KENYA GAZETTE 3505 • Adherence to Air Quality Regulations, 2014. Solid waste generation • Ensure waste materials are disposed of on Council and NEMA approved sites. • Ensure re-use of materials that can be re-used. • Use of the 3rs - Reduce, Re-use, Re- cycle. • Adherence to Waste Management Regulations, 2006. Energy consumption • Use electricity sparingly since high consumption of electricity negatively impacts on these natural resources and their sustainability. • Use of standby generators. Excessive water use • Excessive water use may negatively impact on the water source and its sustainability. Health and safety • Provision of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to construction workers. • Safety education and training for workers. • Barricading the construction area appropriately and posting public warnings. • Providing firefighting equipment and in easily accessible areas as well as ensuring site personnel are well trained to use them as well as maintaining them regularly. • Adherence to the occupational health and safety rules and regulations stipulated in the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 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 6783940200, Nairobi. Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, N.H.I.F. Building, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, Community, P.O. Box 30126-00100, Nairobi. 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 for this project. GEOFFREY WAHUNGU, Director-General, MR1345363 National Environment Management Authority. GAzE'rrE NOTICE No. 6341 THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CO-ORDINATION ACT (No. 8 of 1999) THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC TO SUBMIT COMMENTS ON AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED LOT 3 ANNUITY ROAD PROJECT FOR RHAMU-MANDERA ROAD (7 5KM) LOCATED IN MANDERA 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, Kenya National Highways Authority is proposing to construct a 75 km Class B Road from Rhamu to Mandera Town. The road will open the North Eastern part of Kenya. The proposed road project is part of the LOT 3-annuity road project in Kenya under the Public Private Partnership (PPP). It navigates from West (Kenyan Horn) to the East, parallel to the Kenya-Ethiopian boarder. Most of the area traversed by the road is on trust land vested on county government and the road reserve is 40 meters. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed mitigation measures Loss of vegetation cover • Siting roads and support facilities to and biodiversity avoid critical terrestrial habitat by utilizing existing transport corridors. • Design and construct wildlife migration channels to avoid or minimize habitat fragmentation. • Minimize clearing and disruption of riparian vegetation. • Provide adequate protection against scour and erosion and give consideration to the Onset of the rainy season with respect to construction schedules. • Minimize removal of indigenous plant species and replant indigenous plant species in disturbed areas. • Explore opportunities for habitat enhancement through placement of nesting boxes in rights of-way, bat boxes underneath bridges Noise pollution and • Sensitize drivers of construction excessive vibrations vehicles and machinery operators to switch off engines or machinery that are not being used. • Ensure that all vehicles and construction machinery are kept in good condition all the time to avoid excessive noise generation. • Ensure that all workers wear ear muffs and other personal protective gear/equipment when working in noisy sections. • Ensure machines are switched off when not in use. • Undertake loud noise and vibration level activities during off-peak hours during the day (i.e. between 8.00 am and 5.00 pm). • Comply with the provisions of Noise and excessive Vibration Pollution Control Regulations of 2009 Air pollution • Consideration of design options for the reduction of traffic congestion. • Sprinkling of water on dry and dusty surfaces regularly including the access roads. • Add suitable soil stabilisers on access roads to control dust. • Use of waste water to sprinkle at the construction site so as to reduce excessive dust. • Adherence to personal protective clothing such as dust masks. • Enforce onsite speed limit regulations. • Ensure machines and vehicles are properly and regularly maintained. • Adherence to Air Quality Regulations, 2014. Solid waste generation Maximizing the rate of recycling of road resurfacing waste either in the aggregate (e.g. reclaimed asphalt pavement or reclaimed concrete material) or as a base. • Incorporate recyclable materials to reduce the volume and cost of new asphalt and concrete mixes. • Collect animal carcasses in a timely manner and disposing them through prompt burial or other environmentally safe methods. • Managing sediment and sludge removed from storm drainage systems maintenance activities as a hazardous or non-hazardous waste based on an assessment of its characteristics. • Grinding of removed, old road surface material and re-use in paving, or stockpiling the reclaim for road bed or other uses. • Adherence to Waste Management Regulations, 2006 Soil erosion • Ensure surface runoff generated on impervious surface is not channeled directly to steep slopes. • Provide grassed water ways along the access roads. • Construct flow breaks on roadside drainage channels. • Promote harvesting of surface runoff for landscaping purposes. Discharge of waste water • Construct standard septic tanks linked to a constructed wetland system. • Promote recycling of wastewater. • Ensure wastewater is channeled and treated in sewerage plants. • Ensure regular maintenance of plumbing system to avoid leakage of wastewater. • Discharge of partially treated sewage into the sewerage system. • Ensure regular maintenance of plumbing system and septic tanks to avoid spillage of raw sewage. • Comply with EMCA 1999 Waste Management and Water Quality Regulations, 2006. Disturbance to wildlife • Utilize existing transport corridors for the new road project and its support facilities to avoid critical terrestrial and aquatic habitat disturbance. • Design and construction of wildlife migration channels to avoid or minimize habitat fragmentation. • Avoidance or modification of construction activities during the breeding season and other sensitive seasons or times of day to account for potentially negative effects. • Minimize clearance and disruption of riparian vegetation. • Minimize removal of indigenous plant species, and replant indigenous plant species in disturbed areas. • Explore opportunities for habitat enhancement through reduced clearance to conserve or restore native species. • Comply with Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2007. Interference of existing • Compensate for the relocation of other development infrastructural public utilities already infrastructure existing along the proposed road corridor. • Undertake an integrated system of planning for infrastructure development along the corridor for future developments. • Ensure effective stakeholder participation in the design of the highway. Disruption and loss • Provide support to squatters to establish of businesses small-scale businesses in other suitable locations in affected towns. • Educate squatters on the need to maintain free road reserve. • Provide comprehensive health and safety education to squatters in affected towns. • Promote other sources of livelihood among the local communities Increased spread of STD, • Develop a comprehensive STDS, HIV HIV and AIDS and AIDs control programme. • Control of prostitution in main towns situated along the highway in collaboration with the police and county governments. • Provision of STDs, HIV and AIDS prevention measures to workers. • Creation of awareness of STDs. HIV/AIDS in workers' camps. Increased security risk • Thoroughly screen workers, suppliers and wildlife-human and distributors. conflicts • Ensure 24-hour surveillance by engaging the services of day and night guards. • Accord the local people the first priority in employment. Ensure close liaison with the local Police Department Displacement of local The affected communities will be communities compensated appropriately according to existing best practices. The proponent will need to ensure that the final designs of the highway will be realigned to ensure that displacements are minimized as much as possible. Ensure that the Resettlement Action Plan is done appropriately professionally Occupational health and Development of a Fleet Management safety Plan for road construction that includes measures to ensure work zone safety. Establishment of work zones to separate workers on foot from traffic and equipment by routing of traffic to alternative roads. Use protective barriers to shield workers from traffic vehicles, regulation of traffic flow by warning lights, design of the work space to eliminate or decrease blind spots, and ensure reduction of maximum vehicle speeds in work zones. Training of workers in safety issues related to their activities. Comply with the provisions of OSHA, 2007. 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. 30th June, 2017 THE KENYA GAZETTE - Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, N.H.I.F. Building, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, Community, P.O. Box 30126-00100, Nairobi. County Director of Environment, Mandera 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 for this project. GEOFFREY WAHUNGU, Director-General, MR1342527 I National Environment Management Authority. thirty days from the date of publication of this notice, upon payment of all the outstanding storage and repair charges and any other incidental costs incurred as at the date delivery is taken, if the aforesaid motor vehicle is not collected at the expiry of the notice, the same will be sold by public auction or private treaty by Domicile Auctioneers Services, Summit House, 5th floor, room 508, Moi Avenue, opposite Central Police Station, P.O. Box 59201-00200, Nairobi, without any further notice thereof. Dated the 14th June, 2017. OSUNDWA & COMPANY MR/3425089 Advocates for and on behalf of Paps Auto Garage.