GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 4557

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, Rambara Company Limited proposes to establish a modern world class water front development consisting of a five storey building that will host offices, auditoriums, conference and meeting rooms, shops and restaurants, shoreline protection, landscaping and waste water treatment plant including associated infrastructure such as drainage system and access road on plot L.R. No. Ksm/Kanyawegi/9676, Lisuka Village, Kanyawegi Sub-location, South West Kisumu Location, Kisumu West Sub-County, Kisumu County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impact Mitigation Measures Land-use and • Source material from supplies that use landscape environmentally friendly processes in their change operation. • Ensure accurate budgeting and estimation of actual construction material requirement to ensure that the least amount of material necessary is ordered. • Ensure that damage or loss of material at construction site is kept minimal through proper storage. 22nd April, 2022 THE KENYA GAZETTE 2081 Impact Loss of terrestrial habitat and biodiversity Soil erosion Wastes generation Mitigation Measures • Steel scaffolding should be used in preference to timber. • All construction materials should be from approved sources; for example, hard stone for building should be obtained from NEMA licensed sites and bona fide commercial quarries. • Proper demarcation and delineation of the project site to be affected by construction work. • Specify location for trucks and equipment, and areas of the site which should be kept free from traffic, equipment and storage. • Designate access route within the site. • Design and implement an appropriate landscaping program to help in re- vegetation of part of the project site after construction. • Liaise with WRA to demarcate the Lake Riparian Reserve for conservation in line with the Water Resources Management Rules, 2007 and applicable rules, regulations and standards. • Apply soil erosion control measures such as levelling of the project site to reduce run-off velocity and Increase infiltration of storm water into the soil. • Ensure that any compacted areas are ripped to reduce run-off. • Storm water drainage lines be well constructed to reduce incidence of pounding and flooding. • Provision of dirt bins/skips at strategic points of the compound. • Awareness creation among workers. • Practice reuse and recycling methods as much as possible where applicable. • Display portraits like "Don't Litter", "Keep Environment Clean". • Ensure that damaged or waste materials including cabinet, doors, plumbing, and lighting fixtures, marble and glasses will be recovered for refurbishing and use in other projects. • Provide facilities for proper handling and storage of construction materials to reduce the amount of waste caused by damage or exposure to the elements. • Purchase of perishable construction materials such as paints should be done incrementally to ensure reduced spoilage of unused materials. • Use building materials that have minimal or no packaging to avoid the generation of excessive packaging waste. • Maintain a proper waste tracking document • Hazardous wastes, such as waste oils and grease to be collected in secure storage facilities on- site to prevent accidental release that may result in contaminated run-off and leaching. • Storage areas for hazardous material to be cemented to provide an impervious surface and to prevent uncontrolled discharges to surface and groundwater. • Contract a NEMA licensed waste handler to collect waste oil, waste tyres and general office and domestic wastes. • Install waste water treatment and recycling plant and apply for a valid Effluent Discharge License from NEMA. Impact Mitigation Measures • Practice the 6Rs (Reuse, Recover, Refill, Return, Recycle) of waste Management. Air pollution • Sprinlde water on graded access routes each day to reduce dust generation by construction vehicles. • Controlling the speed of vehicles on the site. • Provide worker with dust masks. • Ensure proper planning of transportation of materials to ensure that vehicle fills are increased in order to reduce the number of trips done per vehicle or the number of vehicles on the road. • Sensitize truck drivers to avoid unnecessary racing of vehicle engines at adding/offloading points and parking areas, and to switch off or keep vehicle engines when not in use. Noise and • Sensitize construction drivers to avoid gunning vibration of vehicle engines or hooting especially when passing through sensitive areas such as churches, schools, residential areas and hospitals. • Sensitize construction vehicle drivers and machinery operators to switch of vehicle or machinery not being used. • Ensure that all heavy duty equipment are insulated or placed in enclosures to minimize ambient noise levels. • Measure to ensure that noise levels does not exceed 75dB(A). • Attenuation of any sound that may affect the inner ear by use of earplugs and earmuffs. Overutilization • Prompt reuse and recycling of water as much as of water possible where necessary. • Carry out rain water harvesting. • Monitor water consumption and utilization. • Sensitize construction workers on the importance of proper water management. • Apply for water abstraction permits from WRA • Installing plumbing fittings, appliances and devices to optimize water use efficiency. Occupational • Ensure that provisions for reporting incidents, health and accidents and dangerous occurrences during safety hazards construction using prescribed forms obtainable from the local Occupational Health and Safety Office (OHSO) are in place. • Suitable overalls, safety footwear, dust masks, gas masks, respirators, gloves, ear protection equipment etc. should be made available and construction personnel must be trained on their use. • Well stocked first aid box which is easily available and Accessible should be provided within the premises. • Provide adequate number of appropriate firefighting equipment as well as fire exit options. • Assign traffic regulators to places during periods of chronic or potential traffic congestions. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) The Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, NHIF Building, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, 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, Kisumu County. A copy of the EIA report can be downloaded at www.nema.go.ke National Environmental 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. MAMO B. MAMO, MR/3215728 Director-General.