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Gazette Notice No. 15141 of 2025
NEMA invites public comments on Archers Post Investments Limited's proposed copper ore flotation plant and associated facilities in Kitui County.
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Whole issue, from Kenya Law. This notice starts on printed page 7219.
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Items 2
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L.R. No. Nzalae/Mutonguni/39
Link- Parcel
- L.R. No. Nzalae/Mutonguni/39
- Issuing authority
- National Environment Management Authority
- Proponent
- Archers Post Investments Limited
- Place
- KAKUYUNI VILLAGE, MITHIKWANI SUB-LOCATION, MITHIKWANI LOCATION, MATINYANI SUB-COUNTY, KITUI WEST CONSTITUENCY, Kitui County
- Permit authority
- Water Resources Authority (Borehole permits specified in proposed mitigation measures.)
- Registration authority
- Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (Project registration specified in proposed mitigation measures.)
- Project
- proposed installation of a copper ore flotation plant and associated facilities
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Public comments 2
Link- Issuing authority
- National Environmental Management Authority
- Body
- Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Foresty (The full report is available for inspection at the Principal Secretary's office during working hours.)
- Inspection office
- Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Foresty (Inspection location (a).), County-Director of Environment, Kitui County (Inspection location (c).)
- Comment recipient
- Director-General, National Environment Management Authority (Inspection location (b); recipient of oral or written comments.)
- Place
- Kitui County (Location of inspection office (c).), Nairobi (Location of inspection offices (a) and (b).)
- Comments
- 30 days, as printed
- Comment period start
- from the date of publication of this notice
- Comment method
- oral or written comments
- Comment email
- dgnema@nema.go.ke
- Report url
- www.nema.go.ke
- Inspection hours
- during working hours
- Inspection location a
- Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Foresty, NHIF Building, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, Upper Hill, P.O. Box 30126–00200, Nairobi.
- Inspection location b
- Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839–00200, Nairobi.
- Inspection location c
- County-Director of Environment, Kitui County.
Schedule 26 rows
| Impacts | Mitigation Measures |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled or incompatible development | • Obtain approvals from NEMA, County Government, and other sectoral regulators before project commencement; ensure compliance with approved land use plans and zoning requirements to avoid conflicts. |
| Lack of environmental awareness among workers and community | • Install clear environmental signage at the project site; conduct awareness sessions for workers and surrounding community; disseminate project information through meetings and posters to encourage responsible behavior. |
| Poor workmanship and unsafe construction practices | • Engage only licensed project managers and contractors; ensure strict adherence to approved architectural and engineering designs; conduct regular inspections and enforce quality control measures. |
| Mismanagement of site operations | • Appoint competent site managers and supervisors with clear responsibilities; enforce compliance with all statutory approvals and environmental guidelines; develop a code of conduct for site activities. |
| Accidents and hazards during planning and site preparation | • Obtain comprehensive insurance cover for all workers, equipment, and site activities; ensure emergency preparedness through training and first aid availability. |
| Excessive noise and vibration from machinery | • Provide workers with hearing protection such as earmuffs; schedule noisy activities only during daytime; maintain machinery to reduce noise; notify nearby residents in advance of noisy works; comply with Noise and Vibration Regulations. |
| Air pollution and dust emissions | • Regularly spray water on dusty surfaces; require workers to use dust masks; cover trucks transporting raw materials; limit vehicle speed on access roads; ensure all machinery and vehicles are well serviced to minimize emissions. |
| Solid waste generation during construction and operation | • Provide labeled waste bins at multiple collection points; segregate waste into recyclable, organic, and hazardous categories; engage licensed NEMA waste handlers for safe disposal; encourage recycling and reuse where possible. |
| Loss of vegetation and biodiversity | • Clearly demarcate construction boundaries to limit clearance; avoid unnecessary destruction of natural vegetation; re-vegetate the site with indigenous trees and grass after construction; create buffer zones around sensitive areas. |
| Soil erosion from site clearance and excavation | • Stabilize exposed soils immediately after works; construct silt traps and proper drainage channels to prevent runoff; avoid excavation during heavy rains; rehabilitate disturbed areas promptly |
| Increased water demand and wastewater generation | • Drill boreholes with Water Resources Authority permits; recycle process water within the plant; install water-efficient fixtures; use mobile toilets and septic systems managed by licensed contractors; monitor water quality regularly. |
| Occupational health and safety risks | • Register project with Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSHS); provide PPE (helmets, gloves, safety boots, goggles, masks) to all workers; install fire-fighting equipment; conduct regular safety training and drills; provide adequate first aid facilities; restrict visitor access to operational zones. |
| Community conflicts and strained relations | • Establish a transparent grievance redress mechanism; engage the community through regular consultations and information sharing; prioritize local employment where possible; implement Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects to support local needs. |
| Air pollution from plant operations (dust, fumes, emissions) | • Use wet crushing and grinding systems to minimize dust; install fume extraction and air filtration systems; cover trucks transporting ore and concentrate; plant windbreak vegetation around the site; conduct routine air quality monitoring. |
| Handling and storage of hazardous chemicals | • Train workers in safe handling, storage, and emergency response; provide PPE such as chemical-resistant gloves, masks, and aprons; store chemicals in properly labeled containers within bunded areas; install emergency showers and eye-wash stations; prepare spill response kits and regularly audit chemical stores. |
| Noise pollution during operation | • Enclose noisy equipment in soundproof housings; provide ear protection to workers; schedule high-noise activities during daytime; carry out regular noise monitoring to ensure compliance with legal standards. |
| Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from machinery and generators | • Use fuel-efficient equipment; optimize generator use and prioritize national grid electricity; adopt renewable energy where possible; engage in tree planting and other carbon offset programs to balance emissions. |
| Waste from processing (tailings and industrial waste) | • Store tailings in a well-engineered, lined tailings storage facility; recycle water from tailings; monitor seepage and groundwater quality; contract licensed waste handlers for hazardous waste; promote a zero-waste-to-landfill approach. |
| Biodiversity loss and land use changes | • Retain natural vegetation where possible; replant cleared areas with drought-tolerant indigenous species; maintain buffer zones; conduct ecological monitoring. |
| Job losses and economic decline at decommissioning | • Provide alternative livelihood training and capacity-building for workers; pay terminal benefits in line with labor laws; link retrenched workers to employment opportunities in related sectors. |
| Insecurity at abandoned site | • Contract a reputable security firm to safeguard equipment and materials; properly secure or remove all assets to prevent vandalism and illegal occupation. |
| Safety and health risks during demolition | • Conduct demolition under the supervision of qualified personnel; ensure all workers are in PPE; restrict demolition to daytime; install warning signs around the site; provide first aid and emergency response arrangements. |
| Waste generation during demolition | • Reuse or recycle demolition materials such as metal, wood, and concrete; dispose residual waste through licensed waste contractors; prevent open dumping or burning of waste. |
| Air pollution (dust) during demolition and decommissioning | • Continuously spray water on demolition sites and debris; cover trucks transporting waste materials; use dust suppressants to reduce particulate emissions. |
| Noise and vibrations during demolition | • Deploy noise-suppressed machinery; restrict noisy demolition activities to daytime; provide hearing protection to workers; notify surrounding community in advance. |
| Soil erosion and ecological degradation after closure | • Rehabilitate the site by leveling ground; test soil for contamination and decontaminate if necessary; plant indigenous vegetation to restore ecological balance; implement long-term erosion monitoring and management. |
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Kenya Gazette Notice No. 15141 of 2025, Vol. CXXVII No. 215, 16 October 2025, p. 7219.Permalink funua.com/notices/2025/15141/.
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Filed under: Planning, 2025 · October 2025 · Vol. CXXVII No. 215