GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 6419

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, Paul Mungai Kimani, Charles Maina Muriuki & George Nyoro Waigi, is proposing to develop a Gated Residential Housing Development project comprising 13No Blocks with 570 no. of units, 500 No. of parking spaces, 31 No shop units, a children’s playground, guard house and a borehole in a property acreage of 6 acres on plot L.R 12581/163 off Mombasa-Namanga Road interchange, Mavoko, Machakos County. 3394 3394 The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Activity Negative Impact Proposed Mitigation Measures Design Phase Proposed Residential apartments Landscape visual impact • Design of infrastructure that conforms with the project site features (topography and aesthetics) Proposed Residential apartments Sanitation Facilities Soil and water contamination • Design appropriate containments for oils/other construction chemicals and sanitary waste from the contractor’s camp. Construction Phase Soil Excavation at Proposed Residential apartments site Soil Erosion • Excavated soil is to be used for backfilling excavated areas while excess soil is disposed of off-site; • Soils are not to be left exposed to wind/water; • Soil erosion is to be reduced and river valley protection enhanced. Construction of the Proposed Residential apartments site Air Pollution (dust, fuel and smoke emissions) • Control speed of vehicles and Prohibit idling; • Spray water during construction; • Maintenance vehicles & equipment regularly; • Provision of dust masks for use in dusty conditions; • Use serviceable vehicles/machinery to reduce smoke; Construction of the Proposed Residential apartments site Excess noise and vibration • Use noise hearing protection devices when working with noisy equipment or noisy environment; • Use serviceable equipment with low noise emission; • Instruct truck/machinery operators to avoid raving engines Construction of the Proposed Residential apartments site Generation of Solid Waste • Provide communal solid waste collection containers (skip) for the collection and storage prior to appropriate disposal; • Local Authority/NEMA to provide waste dumping site; • Engage a NEMA Registered Waste Collection Firm; • Excavation activities to be done during the dry season to avoid soil erosion and siltation of streams; • Site soil to be used to backfill excavated sites; Construction of the Proposed Residential apartments site Generation of Liquid Waste – used oil and other Chemicals (Hazardous Waste) • Construct a paved containment for storage of oils and other liquid chemicals being used in the construction site; Activity Negative Impact Proposed Mitigation Measures • Provide containers for storage of used oils from vehicles /machines/equipment being used at the construction site; • Engage a NEMA Registered Firm for the collection, transportation and appropriate disposal of used oil; Construction of the Proposed Residential apartments site Risk of fire • Provide firefighting equipment at the construction site area; • Contractor staff to be sensitized on firefighting equipment use; • No burning of materials is to be permitted at the site. Construction of the Proposed Residential apartments site Potential Pollution of Surface and Groundwater • No disposal of domestic waste at the project site; • Provision of used oil containers at a central point; • Use of waste bins/proper waste management; • Pave parking area for trucks and direct drainage to containment; Construction of the Proposed Residential apartments site Safety of Workers and other visitors to construction site • Use of construction site barrier tapes to isolate the site(working) area to bar intruders from accessing the area in case of a dropping object; • Appropriate head, hand and foot protection (PPE) during the manual clearing of vegetation and construction activities; • Adopting ergonomic work flow designs that fit physical tasks to employees and not vice versa. Maintain work productivity; • Construction site visitors require appropriate safety Gear. Construction of the Proposed Residential apartments site Working at heights • Testing of structures for integrity prior to undertaking work; • Implementation of fall protection including induction on climbing techniques and use of fall protection measures, • Provision of harnesses and scaffolds for working at heights; • Inspection, maintenance, and replacement of fall protection equipment ; • Use of helmets and other protective devices that are going to mitigate against scratches, bruises; lacerations and head injuries due to dropping objects[ 28th August, 2020 THE KENYA GAZETTE Activity Negative Impact Proposed Mitigation Measures • Provide first aid facilities at the site; Construction of the Proposed Residential apartments site Health issues of construction workers and Community • Sensitize workers and community on sexually transmitted diseases especially STIs and HIV/AIDS which is spread through socialization and unprotected sex; • Sensitize workers on use of protection facilities like mosquito nets Construction of the Proposed Residential apartments site Surface run off and sedimentation from construction activities • Construction of effective drainages and culverts; • Plant soil binding grasses and other native plants Construction of the Proposed Residential apartments site Sanitary facilities for construction workers • Installation of appropriate sanitary facilities; Construction of the Proposed Residential apartments site Dangers of having Child Labour issues arising • Contractor to be strictly advised not to engage any underage persons(under 18 years of age) to perform any form of work at the site during construction • Contractor will be required to comply with the Employment Act, 2007 Operational Phase Operation of Proposed Residential apartments Facility Maintenance of facilities Working at heights • Use of barrier tapes to isolate the maintenance areas; • Provide harnesses/scaffolds for working at heights; • Inspect and maintain fall protection equipment; • Use of protective devices to mitigate against injury; • Provide first aid facilities at the site; Operation of Proposed Residential apartments Facility Risk of Fire • Sensitization of Workers on Fire Safety Risks; Operation of Proposed Residential apartments Facility Pollution of surface water and Waste management • Ensure solid waste is collected and appropriately disposed of; • Ensure that used oil from trucks are not released to the ground; • Used oil is to be put into containers and appropriately disposed of by a NEMA approved agent; • Provision of used oil containers for use by truck drivers; Operation of Proposed Residential apartments Facility The Proponent Site Solid Waste Management during Operation • Provision of communal solid waste containers (skip); • Provision of secured solid waste collection containment where waste container (skip) is to be placed; Activity Negative Impact Proposed Mitigation Measures • Regular disposal waste depending rate fill up. Operation of Proposed Residential apartments Facility Health issues of Facility Workers and Community • Sensitize workers and community on sexually transmitted diseases especially STIs and HIV/AIDS which is spread through socialization and unprotected sex; • Provide workers and community with condoms. • Encourage the Community to go for HIV Testing and Counselling in order to live a productive life; Operation of Proposed Residential apartments Facility Monitoring and Evaluation of the effectiveness of project Mitigations • Implementation of monitoring of facility operations and success of proposed mitigations • Health Trends • Livelihood and socio- economic status of project area community; • Any new emerging issues, threats and benefits of the residential apartment facility Decommissioning Phase Decommissioni ng of Proposed Residential Houses Facility Air Pollution (dust, smoke, fuel emissions) • Control of demolition vehicle speeds; • Prohibition of idling of vehicles; • Water is to be sprayed on building undergoing demolition during decommissioning o reduce dust emission; • Regular maintenance of vehicles and equipment; • Provision of dust masks for use in dusty conditions. • Use of serviceable vehicles and machinery to avoid excessive smoke emission Decommissioni ng of Proposed Residential Houses Facility Noise pollution • Noise reduction/ hearing protection devices when working with noisy equipment; • Use of serviceable equipment with low noise level; • Instruction to truck/machinery operators to avoid raving engines; • Use of noise protection (ear muff) during demolition; Decommissioni ng of Proposed Residential apartments Facility Potential Injury to Workers • Use of appropriate head, hand and feet protection (PPE) during demolition of structures • Adopting ergonomic work flow designs that fit physical tasks to employees and not vice versa while maintaining a balance with productivity; 3396 3396 Activity Negative Impact Proposed Mitigation Measures Decommissioni ng of Proposed Residential apartments Facility Working at heights • Use construction site barrier tape to isolate the site to guard site visitors from accidents and injuries; • Implement a fall protection program that includes training in climbing techniques and use of fall protection measures, Provide Harnesses; • Use of helmets and other protective devices to mitigate against injury, • Provide first aid facilities at the site Decommissioni ng of Proposed Residential apartments Facility Site area rehabilitation and restoration • Remove all demolished waste material; • Repair and restore project area site • Evaluate site contamination • Plant trees and other appropriate vegetation. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (g) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30126–00100, Nairobi. (h) Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839–00200, Nairobi. (i) County Director of Environment, Machakos County. A copy of the report can be downloaded at www.nema.go.ke 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 regarding this plan. Comments can also be emailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Ag. Director-General, MR/0767270 National Environment Management Authority.