PlanningGazette notice
Gazette Notice No. 16724 of 2025
NEMA invites public comments on Rarlon Estate Development Company Limited’s proposed residential apartments on Nairobi/Block 23/895 in Kileleshwa.
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Whole issue, from Kenya Law. This notice starts on printed page 7753.
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What the notice says
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Nairobi/Block 23/895
Link- Parcel
- Nairobi/Block 23/895
- Issuing authority
- National Environment Management Authority (Received the Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report and invites public comments.)
- Proponent
- Rarlon Estate Development Company Limited
- Place
- Oloitoktok Road, Kileleshwa Area, Dagoretti North Sub-County, Nairobi City County, Kirichwa Creek (To be avoided during delivery of construction materials.)
- Electricity supplier
- Kplc (The proposed solar PV system would supplement KPLC. supply.)
- Body
- Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Foresty
- Report inspection office
- Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Foresty, County Director of Environment, Nairobi City County
- Comments recipient
- Director-General, NEMA (Also an office where the full report is available for inspection.)
- Project description
- A 19 Storey residential apartment comprising of a total of 361No. Units, 3No.basements and a ground floor for 197No. car Parking spaces. Typical 1st to 19th floors will comprise of 152No. One-bedroom units, 171No. Two-bedroom units and 38 No. Studio units. The roof plan will consist of a restaurant, gym, swimming pool, changing rooms other associated amenities and facilities.
- Comments
- 30 days, as printed
- Comment period start
- the date of publication of this notice
- Comments method
- Oral or written comments to the Director-General, NEMA; comments can also be e-mailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke.
- Project reference
- NEMA/ENVIS/SR/00234
- Report availability
- Available for inspection during working hours at the listed offices; a copy can be downloaded at www.nema.go.ke.
Schedule 13 rows
| Impacts | Proposed mitigation measures |
|---|---|
| Soil erosion | • Control earthworks. • Install drainage structures properly. • Ensure management of excavation activities. |
| Loss of vegetation | • Restore/re-establish vegetation in some parts of the disturbed areas through implementation landscaping program. |
| Air pollution | • Water sprinkling on driveways. • Switch off engines not in use. • Construction work to be confined to between 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. • Provide and enforce use of PPE e.g. ear muffs, aprons, gloves. • Proper servicing of machinery and equipment (oiling and greasing). • Monitor noise levels as per NEMA guidelines. |
| Emission of greenhouse gas emission | • Installation of a solar PV system on the rooftop to supplement KPLC. supply thereby abating about GHG emissions. • Implementing energy efficiency mechanisms to reduce energy consumption. • Undertaking annual energy audits to monitor progress and exploit opportunities for energy efficiency. |
| Fire risks | • Install fire alarm with smoke sensors. • Have standby fire extinguishers at the site in case fire erupts. • Declare places with flammable construction materials as ‘’NO SMOKING ZONES’’ and display conspicuous notices of the same. |
| Traffic disruption | • Strict adherence to the Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA). • Properly plan for transportation of materials to ensure that vehicles are optimally filled to reduce the number of trips done or the number of vehicles on the access roads. • Employment of traffic marshal to ensure the public safety. • Place clear signage’s at the gate to alert drivers to be cautious about the construction and to look out for entering and/or exiting vehicles. • Avoid using Kirichwa Creek during delivery of construction materials. |
| Noise pollution | • Install sound barriers for pile driving activity. • Install portable barriers to shield compressors and other small stationary equipment where necessary. • Display signs to indicate construction activities. • Maintain all equipment; Workers in the vicinity of high-level noise to wear safety and protective gear. |
| Occupational safety and health | • All workers and visitors on site to use mandatory protective gear. • Unattended entry to the project site to be restricted. • Use of efficient and well-maintained machines to lift and transfer materials. • Removal of all dangerous materials that may pose a threat such as metal bars, wires, glass, and broken equipment. • Availing of fully equipped first Aid kitties to help address emergencies. • Warning signs to all users and visitors be placed at appropriate places. • Educate construction workers and tenants on health and safety risks and their prevention. |
| Public health, occupational health and safety | • Education and awareness to all workers. • Procure services of a health and safety officer. • Provide First Aid Kits on site. • Proper signage and warning to public. • Provide clean water and food to the workers. • The contractor to abide by all conditions including health safety and • workforce welfare. • Personnel to stick to standard operation procedures. • Personnel to wear complete protective gear. • Provision of fire-fighting equipment • Comply with Kenyan safety policy and safe working procedures, laws and regulations. |
| Contribution to climate change | • Water management; The project should invest in water management strategies like rainwater harvesting, storage facilities, and efficient water use practices. These measures aim to mitigate water scarcity during dry periods and reduce flood risks during heavy rainfall events. • Infrastructure Design: Incorporate resilient features to withstand extreme weather like flooding, storms, and high temperatures. • Energy Efficiency: Implement technologies and practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and dependency on fossil fuels. • Biodiversity Conservation: Protect and enhance natural ecosystems to preserve biodiversity and ecosystem services, including reforestation, habitat restoration, and sustainable land management practices. |
| Insecurity and social impacts | • Provision of security guards, CCTV cameras, security lights and other security apparatus during the entire project cycle. • Adhere to work timings in line with the NEMA licensing conditions. |
| Increased water usage | • Installation of motion-sensing taps, urinals, and toilets to automatically switch off once the user leaves the station. • A motion sensor tap would cut up to 85% of annual water usage compared to conventional taps. • Rainwater harvesting: The harvested water would be used for cleaning, flushing toilets, watering plants, etc. • Avail storage tanks. |
| Increased generation of waste | • Build construction workers capacity on sanitation and hygiene practices. • Segregation of waste at the source during the project cycle. • Special attention shall be paid to the sanitary facilities on site • Garbage shall be disposed periodically. • Contract a NEMA licensed waste handler. |
Everyone named
| Signed by | MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General |
|---|---|
| Places 5 | Oloitoktok Road · Kileleshwa Area · Dagoretti North Sub-County · Nairobi City County · Kirichwa Creek |
| Report inspection offices 2 | Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Foresty · County Director of Environment, Nairobi City County |
| Issuing authority | National Environment Management Authority |
| Proponent | Rarlon Estate Development Company Limited |
| Parcel | Nairobi/Block 23/895 |
| Electricity supplier | Kplc |
| Body | Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Foresty |
| Comments recipient | Director-General, NEMA |
| Places 6 | NHIF Building · Ragati Road · Upper Hill · Nairobi · Popo Road · Mombasa Road |
| Law | Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act |
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Cite
Kenya Gazette Notice No. 16724 of 2025, Vol. CXXVII No. 231, 14 November 2025, p. 7753.Permalink funua.com/notices/2025/16724/.
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- Official PDF of Vol. CXXVII No. 231, from Kenya Law
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Filed under: Planning, 2025 · November 2025 · Vol. CXXVII No. 231