GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 3105

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, Kilimapesa Gold (Pty) Limited, proposes to expand its mining operations by undertaking exploratory drilling and open cast mining of gold on the surface of Kilimapesa Hill using a combination of Reverse Circulation (RC) Drilling, Diamond Drilling (DD), as well as Open Pit (OP) mining to compliment the underground mining currently in place on plot title No. Transmara/Moyoi/1236, Kilimapesa Hill, Lolgorian Town within Narok The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Environmental Impact Proposed Mitigation Measure Removal of vegetation • Re-vegetation of disturbed areas with native plant species. • Use of human labor as opposed to heavy machinery to avoid herbaceous layer destruction and exposure of the soil to wind and water erosion. • Undertake selective clearance by clearing demarcated areas for exploration. • Give the community priority on use of the removed vegetation for construction or other purpose. • Create buffer zones with vegetation. Land scars • Infill after sampling, mapping. • Undertake re-vegetation with native plant species disturbed during the exploration phase to reduce soil erosion. Solid waste management • Ensure that the workers dispose any remaining solid waste such as metals, paper, plastics, etc. at an approved disposal site. • Provide bins for separate collection of wastes into appropriate sorts such as recyclable and non-recyclable. These bins should be labeled. • Use designated areas for repair and maintenance of vehicles and powered machinery to avoid fuel and lubricant spillage on site • Put in place an efficient, regular and appropriate waste collection and disposal scheme that will prevent the accumulation of wastes at collection areas. • Where possible material considered as waste may be re-used or recycled or be given to who may consider them useful for others uses. • Maintain and repair equipment rather than replacing it to reduce waste. Air pollution • Wet/mist all active construction areas as and when necessary to lay dust. • Speed limit within of proponent vehicles should be limited to 10kph to avoid generation of dust. • Ensure regular inspection and maintenance of installed generators according to manufacturer’s specifications. 10th March, 2023 THE KENYA GAZETTE Environmental Impact Proposed Mitigation Measure • Ensure proper handling of hazardous wastes associated with maintenance. Noise and Vibration impacts • Noise generating activity will be strictly limited to daytime i.e. between 8.00 am to 5.00 p.m. • Posting notices at the sites to inform people of noisy activities. • The proponent to regularly conduct noise assessment studies and keep records. • Use of hearing protection devices e.g. ear mufflers by the employees. • Inform neighborhood of any abnormal noise generating activities to minimize disruption to local residents. • The proponent shall comply with the Environmental Management and Co- ordination (Noise and Excessive vibration pollution Control) Regulations of 2009. • No noise generation activity at night without noise license. Fire • Carry out routine bush thinning in vulnerable areas, slashing, and other maintenance activities, within and adjacent to rights of way to minimize the risk of fire. • Declare places with flammable materials as “NO SMOKING ZONES”. • Install fire extinguishers at strategic locations. • Regularly inspect the fire-fighting equipment. • Establish and mark a “FIRE ASSEMBLY POINT” at a strategic outdoor point at the site. • Regular train personnel concerning emergencies including those involving fire out-breaks. Traffic impacts • Place clear signage at the gate to alert drivers to look out for entering and/or exiting vehicles. • Provide space for use by emergency management vehicles. • Provide for adequate space at the turning point at the gate to give drivers enough room to maneuver into and out of the project site. Occupational Safety and Health • Contract an environmental, safety and health officer at the site. • Sensitize workers on sexually transmitted diseases especially STIs and HIV/AIDS. • Secure the site with appropriate fencing for protection. • Post notices at the site informing the public of activities at the site and danger spots at the site. • Remove all soil, boulders and other heavy materials from the edges of the pit. • Keep all passages clear at all times. • Provide appropriate PPE as spelt out under section 101 (1) of OSHA, 2007. • Have fully equipped first aid kits at the Environmental Impact Proposed Mitigation Measure site at all times and ensure that trained first aid personnel are available. • Adopt proper working procedures and when working with chemicals, machines and equipment. • Put in place an appropriate emergency response plan. • Control waterborne diseases by ensuring sanitation at the site and by regularly conducting chemical and bacteriological quality of the water to ascertain its suitability for consumption. • Ensure presence of clean sanitary facilities by adding pit latrines or outdoor toilets that can be emptied. • Frequently undertake workers through refresher trainings. • Ensure all staff and workers are fully aware of the limits to the site for each activity, standard operating procedures, and emergency procedures. Soil disturbance • Soil excavated from the project area to be used for back filling in other mining areas within the precincts of Kilimapesa Gold areas of operations. • The project shall pursue the zero-waste policy on the management of excavated soils and debris. • The valuable top soil containing organic material, nutrients as well as seeds and the soil fauna should be excavated separately and piled in an appropriate manner for re-use. Soil and water contamination by oil spills, drilling and acid mines wastes • Ensure work areas involving storage, handling and manipulation of chemicals are at a predesigned work area which has an impermeable base and which does not drain as surface runoff or into underground water sources, streams or rivers. • Provide accidental spill containment kits for the provided chemicals and instruct workers on safe use of the kits. • Any contaminated soil should be handled properly as hazardous waste and removed form site for safe disposal. • Plan emergency response measures in case of accidental oil spills. • Proper maintenance of construction equipment. 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, Narok 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/4247663 National Environment Management. 1002 1002