PlanningGazette notice
Gazette Notice No. 1896 of 2025
NEMA invites public comments on Kapulse 104 Development Limited’s proposed residential development on plot NAIROBI/ BLOCK 22/216 in Westlands Area.
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Whole issue, from Kenya Law. This notice starts on printed page 494.
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What the notice says
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PLOT NO. NAIROBI/ BLOCK 22/216
Link- Parcel
- PLOT NO. NAIROBI/ BLOCK 22/216
- Issuing authority
- National Environment Management Authority
- Proponent
- Kapulse 104 Development Limited
- Place
- Riverside Drive (The proposed development is located off this road.), Westlands Area, NHIF Building (Report inspection address.), Ragati Road (Report inspection address.), Upper Hill (Report inspection address.), Nairobi (Report inspection addresses.), Popo Road (Report inspection address.), Mombasa Road (Report inspection address.)
- County
- Nairobi City County
- Body
- Ministry of Environment and Forestry (Report available for inspection.), DOSHS (DOSHS laws cited in mitigation measures.)
- Inspection office
- Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, County Director of Environment, Nairobi City County
- Comment recipient
- Director-General, National Environment Management (Report also available for inspection.)
- Comments
- 30 days, as printed
- Comment period start
- the date of publication of this notice
- Comment method
- oral or written comments
- Report url
- www.nema.go.ke
- Project description
- a 21-level residential development consisting of 221No. residential units with 17No. residential floors with each floor having13No. units (10No. two-bedrooms totaling to 170No. units and 3No. one-bedroom units totaling to 5No. units), 3No. basement (Basement 1 consisting of 32No. parking spaces, basement 2 consisting of 32No. parking spaces and basement 3 consisting of 36No. parking spaces), ground floor and a rooftop with ( a swimming pool, resting deck, changing room and management room) and associated amenities in Westlands Area, Nairobi City County.
Schedule 13 rows
| Impacts | Mitigation Measures |
|---|---|
| Sound and vibrations pollution from construction machinery and vehicle movements | • Vehicles to move at low speeds while within and around the site range. • Workers are encouraged to behave in an orderly manner. • Exposed workers will be provided with protective gear (noise muffs). • Grade sites to beneficial levels to be maintained and compensate appropriately the existing topography. • Maintain the cleanliness of the proposed development and its environs. • Use machines that are well serviced, oiled and maintained. |
| Dust and particulate emissions | • Workers to be provided with protective gear. • Provision of Construction masks and aprons as advised by DOSHS laws. • Observe EMCA (Air Quality Regulations, 2008). • Pursue good practices in energy use during operations and sensitize staff. • Provide appropriate personnel protective equipment to site workers. • Ensure that the manuals of operations are followed to the latter to avoid possible accidents. • Ensure netting is done all around the proposed project as construction takes shape. |
| Effluent/waste waters | • Ensure connection to sewer line network has no spillage. • Dig drainage channels for water runoff. • Ensure that the rubbish bins are emptied whenever its full. • Get approvals from relevant authorities regarding connections. • Do regular inspections along the draining lines to ensure no leakages. |
| Vegetation clearance | • Do landscaping on completion of the proposed project. • Plant pot ornamental trees round the compound to improve the aesthetic appeal of the building. • Ensure the management company maintains all vegetation cover regularly. |
| Solid waste generation | • Ensure that all solid wastes are collected and segregated. • Reuse those materials that can be reused. • Contact a licensed solid waste transported to collect solid materials leakages and/or spillages. • Minimize waste at source by clear and harmonized procurement materials. |
| Fire hazards | • Ensure fire extinguishers are stationed in visible places. • Security personnel and occupants to be trained in firefighting skills. • Drilling exercise to be conducted regularly. • Train some of the premises maintainance team on how to use the fire-fighting equipment. |
| Health and safety concerns | • Provide personnel and passers-by signage and warnings traffic control signs and warning. • Provide for appropriate signage and warnings at work sites. • Provide appropriate personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) to site workers. • Provide for First Aid facilities as per the OSHA, 2007. |
| Environmental auditing | • Must be done annually to assess the efficacy of the development and how waste is being managed, the environmental status of the constructed development, security situation, health and safety of the occupants and employees among other parameters. The report will be submitted to NEMA to determine the level of compliance with EMCA regulations and implementation of this EMP. |
| Security | • Guarding proposed development by reputable security firm. • No outsiders should access the property without permission from the proponent. • Partnership with the neighbors to promote serenity in the area and conserve the environment. • Ensure all staff and workers at the proposed project are properly vetted. |
| Traffic | • Adequate road warning signs to traffic regulations. • Erect speed pumps where necessary. • Liaise closely with other development partners and government and council’s departments to upgrade the existing road networks. |
| Oil leaks and spills | • Use well serviced machinery to minimize grease/oil leaks. • No major Servicing of the machinery at the site. • Ensure any oil leakages are dealt with immediately and site cleaned. |
| High electricity demand | • Energy conservation measures to be practiced. • Energy saving bulbs to be used in the houses. • Lights to be switched off when not in use. • Provide alternative source of power e.g. solar panels. |
| Sound and vibrations pollution from construction machinery and vehicle movements. | • Ensure the building foundation can stand strong earthquakes. • Ensure there is adequate greenery within the building. • Using of construction materials that have less carbon constituents. • Ensure drainage systems, flood drainages are cleared of any clogging. • Ensure the building adopts energy saving power generation systems like solar and installation of energy saving bulbs. |
Everyone named
| Signed by | Mamo B. Mamo, Director-General, National Environment Management |
|---|---|
| Places 8 | Riverside Drive · Westlands Area · NHIF Building · Ragati Road · Upper Hill · Nairobi · Popo Road · Mombasa Road |
| Bodies 2 | Ministry of Environment and Forestry · DOSHS |
| Inspection offices 2 | Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry · County Director of Environment, Nairobi City County |
| Issuing authority | National Environment Management Authority |
| Proponent | Kapulse 104 Development Limited |
| Parcel | PLOT NO. NAIROBI/ BLOCK 22/216 |
| County | Nairobi City County |
| Comment recipient | Director-General, National Environment Management |
| Law 2 | Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act · Co-ordination Act |
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Cite
Kenya Gazette Notice No. 1896 of 2025, Vol. CXXVII No. 31, 14 February 2025, p. 494.Permalink funua.com/notices/2025/1896/.
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- Official PDF of Vol. CXXVII No. 31, from Kenya Law
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Filed under: Planning, 2025 · February 2025 · Vol. CXXVII No. 31