PlanningGazette notice
Gazette Notice No. 13540 of 2025
NEMA invites public comments on Aga Khan Education Service Kenya's proposed refurbishment and expansion of Aga Khan High School along Waiyaki Way.
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Whole issue, from Kenya Law. This notice starts on printed page 6372.
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What the notice says
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Public comments
Link- Issuing authority
- National Environment Management Authority
- Proponent
- Aga Khan Education Service Kenya
- Body
- Aga Khan High School (School proposed for refurbishment and expansion.), Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry (Report available for inspection at the Principal Secretary's office.), DOSHS (Construction worker records to be kept as per DOSHS requirements.), Occupational Safety Health and Safety (Source of prescribed forms for reporting incidents, accidents and dangerous occurrences.)
- Place
- Waiyaki Way
- County
- Nairobi City County
- Inspection office
- Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, County Director of Environment, Nairobi City County
- Comments recipient
- Director-General, National Environment and Management Authority (Report also available for inspection.)
- Comments
- 30 days, as printed
- Comment period start
- the date of publication of this notice
- Project description
- Refurbishment of the existing structure to a Primary School Block and construction of a; Secondary School block (lower ground, ground plus 5 floors), Nursery School block (Ground plus 1 Floor) with a Children’s Play Area, swimming pool, Amphitheatre, Stormwater Treatment Pond, Wastewater Treatment Plant, solar panels, 160 parking spaces, associated facilities and amenities along Waiyaki Way, Nairobi County.
- Report url
- www.nema.go.ke
- Submission method
- oral or written comments; Comments can also be emailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke
Schedule 10 rows
| Impact | Mitigation Measures |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Handling of Asbestos | • Hire a licensed asbestos removal contractor to safely remove and dispose of asbestos materials according to regulatory standards. • Train workers on safe handling and removal of asbestos, including proper procedures for containment, removal, and disposal. • Adhere to the relevant environmental regulations and National guidelines on safe management and disposal of Asbestos. |
| Vegetation disturbance | • Clearly delineate areas for land preparation/other activities in the field to prevent loss of vegetation outside of designated works areas • Landscape and plant vegetation in all open areas after the completion of the project • The contractor should develop a landscaping plan |
| Air pollution due to dust and exhaust emissions | • Collect storm water and use it to de-dust the construction site. Use of dust nets/screens around the construction site to contain and arrest dust. • All construction machinery should be maintained and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. • Ensure compliance with Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Air Quality) Regulations, 2024 |
| Increased Noise and Vibration Generation | • Ensure that working times are within the permissible times as per NEMA Regulations. • Utilization of equipment that has the lowest possible sound levels. Plan construction activities in consultation with neighboring enterprises/community. • Ensure compliance with the Environmental Management and • Coordination (Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution) (Control) Regulations, 2009 |
| Increased solid waste generation | • Use of an Integrated Solid Waste Management System (ISWMS); Comply to the National Waste Colour code. • Perform regular waste audits to identify gaps in waste management and implement more efficient and cost-saving practices • Engage the services of a NEMA licensed waste handler to collect and transport waste to designated disposal sites. • Manage all waste in line with the requirements of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Waste Management) Regulations, 2024 and the Sustainable Waste Management Act, 2022. |
| Increased wastewater discharge | • Provision of adequate toilets separate for males and females that are well-maintained and with adequate hand washing facilities; • Adopt more efficient use of water resources to reduce the overall amount of wastewater generated by the facility. • Regular inspection and maintenance of internal sewer systems. • Comply with the provisions of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Water Quality) Regulations, 2024. |
| Soil erosion | • Provision of effective short-term measures for slope stabilization, sediment control and subsidence control until long term measures for the operational phase can be implemented. • Soils excavated should be used for re-filling and should not be left exposed to wind or water for long periods. |
| Traffic congestion | • Provide enough parking spaces for the vehicles transporting workers and heavy tracks offloading the construction materials. • Any change in the normal programming of activities that will significantly disrupt normalcy along the abutting project roads should be timely communicated. • Delivery of material for the construction shall be undertaken during off-peak hours. • Deploy well trained Flagmen / traffic marshals at the entrance to guide traffic. • Ensure fast screening and access of all vehicles entering the school premises to prevent traffic snarling up at the entry point |
| Occupational health and safety risks | • Keep a well-stocked first aid kit of the prescribed standard and have trained first aiders amongst the project employees. • Provide appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to workers. • Ensure that provisions for reporting incidents, accidents and dangerous occurrences are carried out as prescribed forms obtainable from the local Occupational Safety Health and Safety (OSHA) are in place. • Train workers on Occupational Safety and Health and Construction safety. • Employing a qualified Health and Safety Officer to monitor compliance to Occupational Health and Safety Act of 2007. |
| Security risks | • Engage licensed security personnel to safeguard the property and monitor the movement of people in and out of the site • Keep records of all construction workers as per DOSHS requirements. • Install CCTV cameras and security lights at strategic points within the site to monitor and enhance the security of the property. |
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Cite
Kenya Gazette Notice No. 13540 of 2025, Vol. CXXVII No. 195, 19 September 2025, p. 6372.Permalink funua.com/notices/2025/13540/.
About this data
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- Official PDF of Vol. CXXVII No. 195, from Kenya Law
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- Model audit
- An independent model agreed with 98 to 99% of compared values for land and succession notices, 97% overall. Agreement between models, not verified accuracy.
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Filed under: Planning, 2025 · September 2025 · Vol. CXXVII No. 195