GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 2531

under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007 laws of Kenya is mandatory. • • Ensure that workers at the site are adequately protected through provision of suitable personal protective gears. 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, Detiland Company Limited, is proposing to construct 3No. fourteen (14) storey blocks. The proposed development will comprise a total of 224No. apartments. This will comprise 56No. studio apartments, 84No. two bedroom apartments and 84No: three bedroom apartments. The two basement floors will act as parking; the ground floor will comprise of partly drive way and parking, gym and children playing area; the 1st to 14th floors will• comprise of 4No. studio apartments, 6No. two bedroom apartments and 6No. three bedroom apartments.. Other features will include a stone wall perimeter fence with a gate Mid guard house and other associated facilities and amenities on Plot L.R. No. 3734/338 along Othaya Road in Kileleshwa, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Soil disturbance • Control earthworks and compact loose soils. • Ensure the geo-technical survey is conducted before commencement of any excavations. • Install drainage structures properly. • Landscaping on project completion. • Control and manage excavation activities. • Control activities especially during rainy Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures conditions. • Provide soil erosion control and conservation structures/means where necessary. ' • Ensure standard appropriate practices on the provided gardens. • Changes in • Proper Installation of drainage structures hydrology commensurate with the new development. • Install cascades to break the impact of water flowing in the drains. • Ensure efficiency of drainage structures through proper design and maintenance. • Provide gratings to the drainage channels. Liquid waste • Ensure sanitary facilities are kept clean always through regular cleaning. • Ensure regular maintenance of foul water drainage works at the premises to prevent clogging and fore-stall breakdowns. • Frequent monitoring of the internal drainage system. Increased energy • Solar energy will be used as an alternative use source of energy. • Use energy efficient appliances such as LED bulbs for lighting. • Switch off electrical appliances when not in use. • Regular maintenance of all the electrical components. • Regular inspection and maintenance of the solar panels. Noise pollution • Erect suitable barriers to'control noise. • Sensitize drivers of construction machinery on effects of noise. • Maintain plant equipment (if present). • Construction activities to be restricted to daytime. • Workers in the vicinity of or involved in high-level noise to wear safety and protective gear. • Work to be confined between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There should be no construction works on Sundays. Solid waste • Use of an integrated solid waste management system through a hierarchy of options: source reduction, recycling, composting and reuse, will facilitate waste handling. • Ensure segregation of waste (organic and inorganic) at source. • Provide clearly marked dustbins cubicles to serve the specified use. • Ensure that wastes generated are efficiently managed through recycling, reuse and proper disposal procedures. • Engage services of a registered NEMA waste handler to dispose the waste regularly at approved disposal points. Oil pollution • Proper storage, handling and disposal of new oil and used oil wastes as per waste regulations. • Maintain plant and equipment to avoid leaks. Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures • Maintenance of construction vehicles should be carried out in the contractors yard (off the site). • Provide oil interceptors along the drains leading from car park and potentially oil risk areas. Water resources • Management of water usage. Avoid unnecessary wastage. • Recycling of water at the construction phase where possible Make use of roof catchments to provide water i.e. for general purpose. • Explore drilling of a borehole. Public health, • Train staff/workers on occupational health occupational and safety health and safety • Provide full protective gear and workmen's compensation cover in addition to the right tools and operational Instructions and manuals during construction. • Adopt sound housekeeping practices. • Sensitize residents on environmental management. • Design of sewerage system should be as provided in the plans. • Post strategically the Factories and Other Places of Work Act Abstract and provide material safety data sheets. • Post clear warning signs e.g. 'No unauthorized use of machines', ensure there are guards on moving parts e.t.c • Provide fully equipped first aid kits and train staff on its use Ensure adherence with the legal requirements- The Factories Act. Fire • Install firefighting equipment as provided elsewhere in the report. • Conduct training on firefighting, evacuation and emergency response. • Sensitize the residents on fire risks i.e. • conduct regular fire drills. • Adapt effective emergency response plan. • Maintain/service firefighting machinery regularly. • Provide emergency numbers at strategic points. 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 Forestry, NHIF 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/6019626 National Environment Management Authority. 15th March, 2019 THE KENYA GAZETTE 1075