GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 7856

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, Kifaru Enterprises Limited intends to construct a residential development consisting of 16 floors apartment block. The project consist of a total of 390 units which include (120 No. 1 bedrooms and 270 No. studio apartments), parking spaces, restaurant, outdoor sitting spaces, guardhouse, associated facilities and amenities on plot L.R. No 13330/389 at Thome, Roysambu location, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Mitigation Measures Increased storm water, run-off, and soil erosion • A storm water management plan done. • Proponent will ensure proper demarcation of the project area to be affected by the construction works. 16th June, 2023 THE KENYA GAZETTE Impacts Mitigation Measures Dust emissions • Sprinkle water on graded access routes when necessary to reduce dust generation by construction vehicles and equipment. • Provide dust screen where necessary. Noise and vibration • Sensitize construction vehicle drivers and machinery operators to switch off engines of vehicles or machinery when not in use. • Ensure that construction machinery are kept in good condition to reduce noise generation. • Provide workers with PPES. Solid waste generation • All solid waste to be collected at a central location, and segregated, recycled, re-used and disposed. • Conduct regular inspections for sewage pipe blockages or damages and fix appropriately • Implement Just-In-Time (JIT) system of ordering construction materials. Water resource management • Good water management solutions- water harvesting, storage tanks and water use monitoring. Occupational health and safety risks • Proponent will ensure that all building plans are approved by County Local authority and NCA. • Provide appropriate PPEs to construction. • Conduct regular inspections for sewage pipe blockages or damages and fix appropriately. Exhaust emissions • Vehicle idling time shall be minimized. • Sensitize truck drivers to avoid unnecessary racing of vehicle engines loading/offloading points 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, Kiambu 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/5180039 National Environment Management.