GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 8408

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, Keza Development LLP proposes to develop phase one Riruta urban housing project consisting of 2 blocks apartments, (block A and B) with a total of No.390 units. Block A will consist of 12 floors, 3 floors of parking, 9 floors each having 15 units totaling to No.135 units (18 No. 2 bedrooms; 81 No. 1 bedroom units; 36 No. studios). Block B will consist of parking on ground floor and 8 floors each having 32 No. units totaling to 256 No. (48 No. 2 bedroom, 112 No.1 bedroom; 96 No. studios) units, parking spaces, associated facilities and amenities. The project will be located on plot No. Nairobi/Block 66/6009, Riruta Location, Dagoretti South Sub-County, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Air pollution • All construction vehicles and equipment should be switched off when not in use and running of engine when the vehicle is not in use should be discouraged. • Prohibition of any burning of waste at the site. • Control over areas generating dust particles. Such areas should be regularly Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures cleaned or sprinkled with water to reduce dust. • Regular servicing of demolition machinery so as to reduce emission. Noise • Noise in the construction site should not go beyond the recommended limits by EMCA (Noise and excessive vibration pollution) (control) regulations, 2009). • Providing ear mufflers to construction workers. • Regular servicing of construction machinery so as to reduce noise caused by worn out parts. Occupational health and safety risks • Securing workers who are on high heights. • Proper training of workers on the use of the construction equipment. • Presence of a trained first aider and well stocked first aid box at the site at all times. • Provision and enforcement of use of PPEs e.g., helmet, overalls, boots, gloves and goggles for employees and any person visiting the construction site. Loss of biodiversity • Restrict clearing of vegetation to the areas which will be constructed. • Compensation of trees lost by replanting other trees in other areas. Hydrology and water quality degradation • Minimize spillage of petroleum products. • Regular servicing of construction equipment. • Maintenance work of construction equipment should be carried out in a designated area (protected service bays fitted with oil filters). • Develop a spill prevention and control plan to counter and manage emergencies that may occur/arise in the event of accidental spills. Soil erosion • Limit clearing of vegetation to the areas to be developed. • Compaction of excavated soil during excavation. • Revegetation of the areas left bare. Generation of liquid and solid domestic waste • Well managed waste collection and disposal system should be put in place by providing a system of collection and storing in separate container/bin/basket and then collected by licensed waste handlers. • The developer should obtain authorization from Nairobi City County to connect the building their sewerage system. Electrical accidents • Only allowing trained and certified workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical equipment. • No one should approach an exposed, energized or conductive part even if properly trained unless. - The worker is properly insulated from energized part with gloves or other approved insulation; or 2796 2796 Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures - The energized part is properly insulated from the worker and any other conductive object; or is properly insulated and insulated from any other conductive object (live-line work). • All electrical installations should be performed by certified personnel and supervised by an accredited person. Generation of e- waste • Separate collection point for E-Waste should be provided by the property managers and sensitization should be done on how to handle E-waste. • E-waste should be delivered to the E- waste management handlers e.g. E- waste Initiative Kenya. 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, Nairobi City 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/5180063 National Environment Management.