GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 9908

PURSUANT to regulation 21 of the Environmental Management 6684 6684 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 Central Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency proposes to develop Mumias-Kimilili Sewerage project in Kimilili town, which has one main trunk sewer namely k-1, the proposed k-1 trunk main sewer originates from Kamusinga area, north of Kimilili town centre. It reverses the banks of river kibisi, with two major paved road crossing on Kimilili-Kipsokwony road and Kimilili- Kamukuywa road. It then discharges waste water effluents to the proposed Kimilili waste water treatment plant located in south east of Kimilili municipality. The sewer will serve areas of Kamusinga, Kimilili town centre, Kimilili market, Jonaf Farm, Khamulati, Kimilili-Kamukuywa road, Kimilili Kipsokwony road, areas along the bank of river Kimilili/Kibisi, Matili TTI and Maeni areas. The specific area to be serve within this catchment include Moi Girls, Kamusinga, Friends school Kamusinga ,CBSM Kimilili m school, Kory Family hospital Kimilili, Kimilili bus top Banks, shops , Offices and institutions within the CBD, western province police training institute,Kimilli market, Kamtiong market and Maeni market. The trunk will therefore serve a huge portion of the town. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible impacts Mitigation Measures Accidents, injuries or death of workers or community member • The Contractor Will Provide construction workers with PPEs (gloves, safety shoes, overalls, reflectors, nose mask, ear muffs and helmets). • The Contractor Will Provide temporary toilets and bathrooms for the construction workers at the work sites. • The Contractor Will Provide first aid kits accessible by the workers on need. • The Contractor Will Isolate and barricade the site for access by the local communities during the construction for their safety and health • Contractor to provide a Healthy and Safety Plan prior to the commencement of works to be approved by the Resident Engineer. Solid waste mismanagement leading to pollution • Preferably to be located on land already cleared wherever possible. • People within the area shall be involved in the site location to avoid conflict • The need to be more than 20 meters from water courses and in a position that will facilitate the prevention of storm-water runoff from the site from entering the watercourse. • Contouring of spoil site to approximate natural topography and drainage and/or reduce erosion impacts on the site. The Contractor shall ensure that the placement of spoil is done in such a manner to minimize the spread of materials and the impact on surrounding vegetation and that no materials‘ creep’ into‘ no- go ’areas. Gender Based Violence (GBV) • Contractor will prepare a GBV Prevention and Response Plan and Possible impacts Mitigation Measures implementation arrangements. • Contractor to prepare and enforce a No Sexual Harassment and discrimination Policy in accordance with national laws. • Contractor to engage services of local CSO to educate all workers and nearby communities and stakeholders on preventing and responding to sexual harassment and GBV ahead of any project related works. • Popularize and put in place confidential mechanisms and hotlines for reporting GBV and sexual offences cases. • Strategies such as male involvement will be employed in preventing and responding to GBV and sexual harassment. • Establish partnerships with relevant government agencies and NGOs to ensure survivors of GBV and sexual offences access survivor centered services such as medical care, psychosocial support, legal redress, safety, etc. as and when necessary. • Provision of gender disaggregated facilities - separate bathing, changing, sanitation facilities for men and women. • Grievance redress mechanisms including non-retaliation should be set up for the workers. • Liaise with the administration units (County and sub-County governments, Police, DO, chiefs, etc.) to provide regular surveillance and patrols to protect workers and unacceptable behavioural interaction of local communities and workers. Water quality Deterioration including contamination of underground water resources • Construction wastes to be removed for safe disposal. • Recycling to be encouraged. • Contaminated organic matter in the work areas to be isolated for safe disposal Material residuals to be disposed of in accordance with established NEMA regulations. Disruption of amenities (access roads, water, cables, electricity and driveways) causing inconveniences to the community • Notify other services providers and open sections that can be reinstated within the shortest period to avoid public disruption. • Mark the lines to avoid conflicts with other activities. • Install temporary barriers and signage. Air pollution from odour emanating from wastewater treatment works • Ensure scum is appropriately disposed off or properly stabilized. • Ensure that the pond series have adequate water flow and aeration to reduce the potential of odour formation. • The perimeter of the proposed site 19th August, 2022 THE KENYA GAZETTE Possible impacts Mitigation Measures should be vegetated with trees and plants of varying heights thereby forming windbreaker and reduce dispersion of odour. • Repair the roofs of the sludge drying beds to ensure quick drying of sludge and appropriate disposal to reduce odour emanating from wet sludge. • Ensure appropriate covering/ventilation of the pre- treatment unit. • Ensure appropriate handling and removal of grit/grease. • Ensure proper sizing and alignment of the lagoons. • Plant trees especially bamboos and eco-friendly indigenous trees around the waste water treatment plant to limit exposure of neighborhood to odour menac. Land and soil contamination • The service providers to attend to burst pipes promptly to prevent excessive loss of soil. • Provide high risk areas with appropriate drainage for effective channeling of burst sewage spills. • Encourage land owners along sewer lines to maintain vegetated belts along the pipeline to control any overflows flows and trap soil. They should be encouraged to take responsibilities at the lowest levels in regard to protecting the sewer line. • Mark clearly the pipeline for ease of identification and protection by the adjacent landowners. Land and property loss • Proponent /contractor to ensure that land acquisition is done within the provision of Land Act 2012 Prepare and Implement RAP recommendations before commencement of any works • All Identified PAPS to be fairly compensated at full replacement rate / current market land rates. Risk of farming using raw sewage especially vegetables • Constant inspection by NZOWASCO officials to identify farming. • Conduct public sensitization programs on importance not interfering with the sewerage and water pipeline. • Arrest and prosecute. Public health and safety risks /worker occupational safety risks • Contractor to notify public the intent to cut sections of the road for safety precautions. • To provide signage and safety information in all work areas. • To ensure compliance by workers with safety safeguards including the OHS, PPE and enforcement of application. Possible impacts Mitigation Measures Risk of sewer blockage and overflows to the environment • Community awareness not to dump solids in manholes. • Regular cleaning of grit chambers and sewer lines to remove debris that may lead to sewer backups. • Design manhole covers to withstand anticipated loads and ensure that the covers can be readily replaced if broken to minimize entry of garbage and silt into the system. • Ensure sufficient hydraulic capacity to accommodate peak flows and adequate slope in gravity mains to prevent build- up of solids and hydrogen sulphide generation. • Development of an inventory of system components, with information including age, construction materials, and drainage areas served elevations. Risk of encroachment and construction of structures on the sewer wayleaves • Mapping and installation of beacons to which illustrate the width of the pipeline reserve. • Arrest and prosecute. • Regular inspection of the sewerage corridor for encroachment. • Prosecution of encroachers as required by City County By-laws on way leaves and road reserves maintenance. • Conduct public sensitization programs on importance not interfering with way leaves and public reserve land. Risk of illegal connection to the sewer and water pipeline • Sensitize the community to Seek official water connection by applying and paying connection fee. • Conduct constant inspection by NZOWASCO officials to identify and repair leakages. • Arrest and prosecute. • Conduct public sensitization programs on importance not interfering with the sewerage and water pipeline. Risks of environmental degradation • The site to be cleared of all construction materials, including litter prior to hand over. • Fences, barriers and demarcations associated with the construction phase must be removed from the site Fences, barriers and demarcations associated with the construction phase must be removed from the site. • Rehabilitation Activities of Environmental Cases identified must continue throughout the defect liability period. Risks of Increased STIS and HIV and Aids transmission in the area. • Contractor will develop appropriate training and awareness materials for Information and Education. • Develop an intervention strategy compatible with the construction programme to address success of the 6686 6686 Possible impacts Mitigation Measures HIV/AIDS prevention and provide peer educators for sustainability in collaboration with other stakeholders; and • Integrate monitoring of HIV/AIDS preventive activities as part of the construction supervision. Basic knowledge, attitude and practices are among the parameters to be monitored, and particularly on provision of condoms, status testing and use of ARVs. ((Number of trainings, attendance list of participants and training reports). Temporary displacement of businesses, Health and safety risks, air pollution and social nuisance. • Inform immediate communities or stakeholders of the activities. • Provide barrier tapes, notices, signage and information to the public for their safety at all locations. • Install barriers along walkways, crossings and public places affected by the works for public safety. • Where there is potential for nuisance from dust generation, ensure earth moving is under dump conditions. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) 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, Bungoma 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 project. Comments can also be emailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/3822984 National Environment Management Authority.