GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 8057

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, Spruce Properties LLP proposes to develop student residence, and ancillary services on 5 acres of land on LR. No. 7820/1 adjacent to Catholic University of East Africa (CUEA), in Karen along Bogani East Road. The project will consist of nine residential blocks along Bogani East Road and three residential blocks at the rear section of the property fronting Catholic University of East Africa, two amenities blocks that will provide the students facilities such as study rooms, common lounges and gym and a convenience retail block offering ancillary services including a minimart, restaurant, pharmacy, and launderette to serve the students population and installation of an effluent treatment plant (and other support infrastructure). The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Potential Mitigation Measures Impacts Soil erosion • Control earthworks; Install drainage structures to control flow of storm water; Ensure management of excavation activities Loss of • Only areas earmarked for development should be vegetation cleared; Project developmental footprint is less than 40% of the total land cover; Plant trees, shrubs and flowers on remaining open spaces Air pollution • Stockpiles of earth should be sprayed with water or covered during dry seasons; Provide face masks & other PPEs for the personnel in dusty areas; Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand and other loose materials; Provide dust screen where necessary. Solid waste generation- seed, fertilizer packaging Accidents, inconvenience s due to Increased Traffic- during cotton collection and transportation School drop outs and child • labour due to improved returns Family conflicts and breakups- due to • mismanageme nt of money, prostitution • Security at • cotton storage sites and ginneries • Fire hazards at • cotton storage sites and ginneries- cotton can easily catch fire • 9th October, 2020 THE KENYA GAZETTE 4051 Potential Mitigation Measures Impacts Noise • Install portable barriers to shield compressors and pollution other small stationary equipment where necessary; Adhere to provisions of Noise Prevention and Control Rules, 2005, Legal Notice No. 24 regarding noise limits at the workplace as well as NEMA Noise & Excessive Vibration Pollution Control Regulations, 2006. Road traffic • Suitable junction/access point to be provided. Use disruption of appropriate & legible signage. Employment of formal flagmen/women in order to ensure the public safety. Increased • Adopt waste minimization at source; Monitoring generation of the fate of disposed wastes to ensure they are waste legally land filled at a recognized controlled site. Adhering to waste management regulations ,2006 Increased • Installation of a waste water treatment plant of generation of adequate capacity. Adhere to the water quality waste water regulations, 2006. Public health • Provide adequate waste collection facilities that and are protected from animals, rains and are well occupational covered; Provide suitable safety gear for all safety personnel. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (b) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30126-00100, Nairobi. (b) Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839-00200, Nairobi. (c) County Director of Environment, Nairobi 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, Director-General, MR/1354233 National Environment Management Authority. Gaz,Errn NoTicm No. 8058 KITISURU ESTATE LIMITED Cumin Of ROADS NOTICE is issued that an roads and footpaths on Kitisuru Estate owned by Kitisuru Estate Limited, will be closed to the public on Sunday, 1st November, 2020, We apologize for any inconvenience caused. Dated the 24th September, 2020. PAUL A. SPENCE, MR/1324883 Company Secretary,