GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 10295

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, Kango Enterprises Limited intends to construct a 2 floors hotel development consisting of 14 blocks, (1 hotel and conference block, 1presidential villa block, 6 apartments blocks, 6 three- bedroom villa blocks). The presidential villa will consists of ground floor(3-bedrooms, loung, dinning, kitchen and gazebos), first floor (master ensuite, lobby, private lounge and dining) The apartment blocks will have ground and first floors (2 and 3 bedroom duplexes), second floor (one bedroom), the 6 three bedroom villa blocks will consist of ground floor (lounge, dining kitchen and guest room)first floor(lobby, 2-bedrooms), associated facilities and amenities on Plot L.R. No. Chembe/ Kibabamshe/327 in Mayungu Area, Kilifi County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Environmental Impacts Mitigation Measures Loss of vegetation cover • Plant trees in areas not developed within the project site to compensate of the loss during the construction. Destruction of physical environment • Compact loose soils to prevent erosion. • Landscape after completion of project. • Ensure civil works for construction of the jetty are carried out during low tides. Solid waste generation and management • Adopt and sensitize on Integrated Solid Waste Management System. • Contract a NEMA licensed waste handler to dispose-off the solid wastes. • Comply with the Sustainable Waste Management Act, 2022. Air and noise pollution • Sprinkle water at all the unpaved access roads to suppress dust. • Install dust arresters around the project site during construction. Environmental Impacts Mitigation Measures • Provide adequate Personal Protective Equipment and enforce on their use. • Use efficient machine and equipment. • Comply with the provisions of the Air Quality Regulations, 2014. • Comply with the Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution (Control) Regulations, 2009. Water use and effluent management • Sensitize the workforce on the need to conserve the available water resources. • Install water saving faucets. • Monitor water quality as per Water Quality Regulations, 2006. • Apply and ensure timely renewal of the Effluent Discharge License from NEMA. • Comply with the Water Quality Regulations, 2006. Occupational safety and health risks • Register the site as workplace with DOSHS. • Designate and clearly mark a fire assembly point. • Provide fully stocked first aid kit and a standby trained lifeguard. • Provide adequate firefighting equipment and ensure are regularly serviced by accredited service provider. • Develop and implement an emergence response plan. • Clearly display emergency exit points at strategic locations within the facility. • Comply with the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007. Increased energy demand • Promote the use of energy automatic cards for switching on and off the lights in the units. • Maximize use of motion detectors lighting in places that are occasionally used. • Maximize use of solar systems. 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, Kilifi 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/5166707 National Environment Management. 3374 3374