GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 775

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 HIV/AIDs and • Ensure that free condoms are provided at the STIs and construction camp-site. alcohol or substance abuse • Identify the nearest health centre where affected employees can access medication (anti- retrovirals). • Posters, notices and other .forms of awareness creation shall be used to sensitize workers on HIV/AIDS. 31st January, 2020 THE KENYA GAZETTE 691 Proposed Mitigation Measures • The contractor shall abide by the provisions restrictions, prohibitions or conditions) of the Act. • The contractor shall ensure that all protected animals as prescribed in Schedule 3 of the Act are taken care of. • The contractor, at all times shall liaise with the KWS and KFS in regard to observance of the Acts restrictions and conditions. • The project participants shall ensure the provisions of the Act are adhered to, to the letter. • An elaborate plan for the construction works at the corridor should be drawn by the KWS/KFS and the project participants. • The power supply to the corridor should be disrupted for the shortest time possible while keeping watch to the movement of the elephants and other dangerous animals along the corridor. • Construction through the corridor should take place only at day time. • The project designers (engineers) shall ensure that the pipe is well protected against any intrusion by elephants. • The contractor must ensure that his/her employees are sensitised on anti-poaching as provided by the law. • Any person involved in actions that can lead to poaching or killing of wildlife shall be prosecuted and employment terminated. • With the assistance, special wildlife habitats should be identified and mapped. • Efforts shall be made to allow for minimal or zero disturbance to natural habitats. • Where necessary, a compensatory conservation regime shall be established to allow for vegetation. • Ensure minimal or no disturbance to natural vegetation whether protected or not. • Document, quantitatively, the number of trees or volume of vegetation lost due the project both at the dam site and along the conveyances. • Regular vehicle and machinery maintenance and management shall be observed to control noise levels. • Vehicles and other trucks only use designated routes. • Hooting and shouting at the sites shall be discouraged. • Excavations shall only be done during daytime. • Conduct basic baseline noise and vibrations survey and implement mitigation measures. • The project shall have in place a conflict/issues management strategy. • All matters or issues that may arise during construction shall be documented and presented to the relevant persons. • Adopt ADR on legal matters. • All matters or issues that may arise shall be resolved amicably. Impacts Non-compliance to the Wildlife (Conservation and Management) Act, Cap. 376 and the Forest (Conservation and Management) Act, 2016 Effects to the elephant corridor and potential human-wildlife conflicts Disruption of water supply systems/ conveyances by elephants Effects to protected fauna (animals Effects to protected flora (plants/vegetati on) Noise and vibration controls and traffic restrictions Community and other stakeholders concerns during construction an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project The proponent, Kenya National Highways Authority, is proposing to construct the Magongo—SGR Road situated in Mombasa County of Coastal Kenya. The project road is approximately 2.7km and links the A 109 Road to the SGR Access Road. The Magongo—Jomvu—Miritini (UCB11-MSA) Road starts at the railway crossing at the UCB11- MSA/A8 Road Junction at Kwa Jomvu (Kona Reli) and terminates at the kiosk in Miritini T-junction between Mkupa and Maganda Road at an unnamed mosque The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Air pollution • Sprinkling of water to limit dusts. • Vehicles will be serviced regularly. • Buying fuel efficient machines. • Conducting baseline survey before commencement of works. Soil pollution • Confining project. • operations such as earthworks, excavations and bush clearing. • Proper installation of drainage structures to channel storm water to the nearest natural catchments. • Stabilizing road embankments and progressive re-vegetation. • Heavy machines/truck movements will be restricted within permitted working corridor. • Drivers/operators will be sensitized on sustainable machine operations. • Ensure fastening of loose parts (bolts, nuts) to prevent leakages. Noise and • Procuring machines/trucks that meet excessive internationally recognized noise emission vibration standards. • Aligning the road away from humans settlements/homestead. Proposed Mitigation Measures • Providing altemative means like drilling boreholes. • Enforcement of Kenya's two thirds gender rule and other relevant regulations/guidelines. • Awareness campaigns to prevent spread of STIs. • Contracting HIV/AIDS Integration Consultant. • Sensitization of communities on appropriate interactions with immigrants. • All workers to sign code of conduct. • Enforcement of laws protecting rights and safety of children. • Provision of appropriate Personal Protective Equipments(PPEs) to workers; • Restrict access of non-project personnel to work areas. • Occupation health and safety officer will be employed and safety committee formed. • Workers will be trained on PPE usage. • Education and training on pedestrian 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 Forestry, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30126-00100, Nairobi. (c) County Director of Environment, Mombasa 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. Impacts Gender inequality Spread of sexually transmitted diseases Loss of cultural heritage Child abuse Occupational health and safety MR/0426105 • Tress along the traverse not within carriage will not be cut as they will act as sound absorbers. GEOFFREY WAHUNGU, Director-General, National Environment Management Authority. Loss of biodiversity Solid and liquid waste Water quality demand