GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 14067

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, Peacanwood Properties proposes to construct a single storey students’ accommodation of Qwetu model with a total of 362No. students’ accommodation. It will comprise of lower ground floor which will serve as parking areas, ground floor will consist of management rooms, shared facilities, services and washrooms, 1st- 22nd floor will consist of student accommodation rooms, 23rd floor will consist of students’ lounge and washing area, roof terrace will consist of drying area, associated facilities and amenities on L.R. Nos. 21096/90 and 21096/91 along Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Exit Road, Juja, Kiambu County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: 4612 4612 Impacts Mitigation measures Soil erosion • Control earthworks. • Install drainage structures to control flow of storm water. • Ensure management of excavation activities. Air pollution • Stockpiles of earth should be sprayed with water or covered during dry seasons. • Provide dust masks for the personnel in dusty areas. • Sensitize construction workers on pollution control measures. • Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand, and other loose materials. • Provide dust screen where necessary. Noise pollution • Install portable barriers to shield compressors and other small stationary equipment where necessary. • Display signs to indicate construction activities. • Maintain all equipment. • Adhere to provisions of Noise Prevention and Control Rules, 2005, Legal Notice No. 24 regarding noise limits at the workplace as well as Environmental Management and Co- ordination (Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution Control) Regulations, 2009. Road traffic disruption • No overloading of trucks and good driving practices to be practiced. Suitable junction/access point to be provided. • Use of appropriate and legible signage. • Employment of formal flagmen/women to ensure the public safety. Increased generation of wastewater • Wastewater to be connected to the county sewer line. • Adhering to the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Water Quality) Regulations of 2006. Increased generation of waste • Adopt waste minimization at source. • Monitoring the fate of disposed wastes to ensure they are legally land filled at a recognized controlled site. • Adhering to Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Waste Management) Regulations of 2006. Public health and occupational safety • Ensure proper solid waste disposal and collection facilities. • Ensure dustbin cubicles are protected from animals, rains and are well covered. • Provide suitable safety gear for all personnel. • Proper treatment of wastewater. • Adherence to the Ministry of Health guidelines on preventing spread of the SARS-CoV-19 virus. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change 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 EIA 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 e-mailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/5920741 National Environment Management Authority.