GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 718

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, Kenya Railways Corporation, proposes to revitalize the 217 km Nakuru-Kisumu Metre Gauge Railway, the 69.05 km Kisumu-Butere Metre Gauge Railway, the 77.8 km Gilgil- Possible Innpacts — Miticat ‘a Nyahururu and the construction of the new Kisumu Railway station ossible fiapacts . ‘80 ion Meas res . Lo transversing through Nakuru, Kericho and Kisumu; Kisumu, Vihiga, Controlling random whistle noise is very Siaya and Kakamega counties and Nakuru, Nyandarua and Laikipia Positive ane effective a, better the sound, counties, respectively, The following are the anticipated impacts dnd environment around railway station. Proposed mitigation measures: * Use suitable train braking technology, bogie technol tend t di ‘ar Possible impacts _ Mitigation Measures tees as well ae se. 0 reduce Wweat and Loss of vegetation © Minimize clearing of unnecessary areas at © Ensure the use of the appropriate wheel and the tion site. construction sk rail conditions of the vehicles and line to ¢ Replant vegetation through landscaping reduce the degree of vibration. letion. "pon completion * Noise pollution monitoring along the * Replenish vegetation at the open areas of viaduct and its immediate environs. the stati larly. stations area regularly Fraffic safety Contractor to prepare a Traffic Management * Proper maintenance of trees and pther Plan for approval to address the following vegetation at the stations area. issues. Soil erosion * Construct efficient drainage structures ¢ Initiation of a safety program arid measures (culverts, mitre drains, scour checks efc.). by creating awareness and educational i fe rk and local * Control earthworks through cascading comaueities. OF Workers oe gabions and distribution channels for storm water. ¢ Installation of appropriate road signage, s igns, and other warning signs at the * Protect excavated sections af the route of Speed signs, and offer warning sig storm water daring heavy rains, . . — . * Copies of insurance policies for the ° Design to incorporate existing drainage contractor’s drivers and vehicles should be pattern and avoid disturbing the same. provided to the Supervision Consultant. © Regular cleaning = and §=—pproper * he contractor's vehicles and equipment maintenanee/repuir of drainage structures. must be in proper working condition and Disruption of public * ‘Design to incorporate existing public ‘have registration plates and numbering. utilities utifities and_avoid disturbing the same. * The contractor ensures proper driving = Contractor to generate utility management discipline by jits employees arid sanctions plan. those in . * Contractor to minimize damage to- public . Excavated lowatigns oe monet and utilities. dangerou proper safety barriers, tape and warning Air poliution * Speed control of vehicles accessing the site. signs. * Construction of bumps along the road near | =» ‘Maintain a log detailing every violation and the railway lines/construction sites. accident on site or associated with the . project work activities, including the nature . Regular watering of access roads. and work. J and circumstances, location, date, time, sites. r ‘precise vehicles.and. persons involved, and * Proper mainten of -constructi follow-up actions with the police, equipment oer the cranufacturer insurance, families, community leaders, requirements. etc, (including during operation stages). * Adhere to provisions of Noise Prevention Sociak issues - ~* Utilization of local skilled and. unskilled and Control Rules, 2005, Legal Notice-No. employment workers. 24 regarding noise limits at the workplace * Employment of locals and considerations in as well as NEMA Noise and. Excessive job allocations especially for activities oo Pollution Control Regulations, requiring-unskilled labor. * = Re-traini affected into * “Use of fuel-efficient and less pollution railway ey person a trains. * issioning of other potential i * ‘Use of modem, fuel-efficient, low emission cone crating activities along the rat fine, eg, locomotives. revitalization of largescale agricultural ’ Maximizing argo and passenger space activities, livestock farming,tourism, etc. miization within safety standards to Workers-health and * Contractor to-provide clean and adequate minimize specific fue] consumption. sanitation -sanitation facilities for the workers at all ¢ Air quality monitoring along the viaduct times. and its innmediate environs. * Contractor shall also provide clean drinking Noise pollution * Regular sensitization of workforce and water at the construction site for his residents on potential rigise Jevels. workers at all times. * Controlled operation of construction plant * Project proponent to provide clean and and equipment adequate sanitation facilities for the “m commuters. * No blastim done . ° B shalt be on site Asbestos roof ¢ Dispose all Asbestos Containing Materials © Strengthen control of locomotive whistle removal according to WBG/IFC EHS Guidelines noise. NEMA Guidelines/ requirements. 28th January, 2022 THE KENYA GAZETTE 305 Possible Impacts _ Mitigation Measures Possible Impacts _—_ Mitigation Measures * Use recommended PPE. with national law where applicable. HIV/AIDS, STDs Solid waste Occupational health and safety Gender equity and sexual harassment Conduct Risk Assessment before removal of ACMs. Keep an updated inventory of all ACMs in the work place. Notify the authority by filling in the notification form (Annex 2). Ensure that all asbestos containing materials are clearly marked and visible. Develop safe work procedures. Keep accurate and complete records regarding asbestos management. Initiate a sensitization and awareness, campaign on HIV/AIDS and STDs to be done to workers and local community. Reduce risk of transfer through provision of male and female condoms for all workers. Provide free STI and HIV/AIDS screening, diagnosis, counselling for workers and local people near the site. Maintain a continuous awareness program on health issues related to STDs and HIV/AIDS at the stations e.g. installing posters at the stations. Establish a well-planned method of solid disposal of debris/ garbage at the camp site and stations area. Provision of disposal bins at designated areas at the station area. Regular collection and disposal of garbage by the project proponent. Clean storm water drains to minimize clogging. Provision of separate collection bins for biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste at the new facility. All the collection bins and collection points/stations shall be properly maintained on regular basis. The contractor to prepare a Health and Safety Plan that will include consideration of the following. Provide medical and insurance cover for all workers, Provide adequate and right safety tools, and enforce use of PPEs to all workers. Appoint a fulltime OHS personnel. Ensure provisions of first aid for staff, insurance, and access to ambulance service at all worksites, and arrangement to access local hospital/dispensary with qualified medical staff by workers. The site shall be fenced off and provided with security at the access gates to reduce potential accidents and injuries to the public. Contractor to prepare and enforce a No Sexual Harassment Policy in accordance with national law where applicable. Contractor to prepare and enforce a No ‘Sexual Harassment Policy in accordance * Contractor and implementing agency to prepare and implement a Gender Action plan to include at minimum, in conformance with local laws and customs, equal opportunity employment, gender sensitization. ¢ Provision of gender disaggregated bathing, changing, sanitation facilities. * Grievance redress mechanisms including non-retaliation. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (i) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, NHIF Building, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, P.O. Box 30126-00100, Nairobi. G) Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839-00200, Nairobi. (k) County Director of Environment, Nakuru County. (1) County Director of Environment, Kericho County. (m) County Director of Environment, Kisumu County. (n} County Director of Environment, Kakamega County. (o) County Director of Environment, Nyandarua County. (p) County Director of Environment, Laikipia County. {q) County Director of Environment, Vihiga County. A copy of the report can be downloaded at www snema.go.ke The Nationat 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/3274313 National Environment Management Authority.