PlanningGazette notice
Gazette Notice No. 2864 of 2025
National Environment Management Authority invites public comments on Leisure Park Development Limited's proposed expansion of Radisson Blu Hotel and residence.
Official PDF · 1.8 MB
Whole issue, from Kenya Law. This notice starts on printed page 1008.
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What the notice says
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L.R. NO. 209/18515
Link- Parcel
- L.R. NO. 209/18515 (NAIROBI/BLOCK26/318)
- Issuing authority
- National Environment Management Authority
- Proponent
- Leisure Park Development Limited
- Project subject
- RADISSON BLU HOTEL AND RESIDENCE NAIROBI ARBORETUM (Proposed expansion of the existing hotel and residence)
- Place
- ARBORETUM DRIVE, Nairobi City County, 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)
- Body
- DOSHS (Construction notification and prescribed incident reporting forms), Ministry of Environment and Forestry (Report available for inspection)
- Office
- Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry (Report available for inspection during working hours), Director-General, National Environment Management (Report available for inspection; recipient of oral or written comments), County Director of Environment, Nairobi City County (Report available for inspection during working hours)
- Comments
- 30 days, as printed
- Comment period start
- the date of publication of this notice
- Report
- Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report
- Project description
- The proposed development will consist of (2No. basements, 2No. lower ground levels, ground floor and 3No. upper floors) with 80No. new guest rooms, 2No. new restaurants, a gym, spa and changing rooms, 4no. new ballrooms, exhibition spaces, meeting rooms, administration areas, 328No. parking spaces distributed in the lower and ground floor, associated facilities and amenities Nairobi City County.
- Report download
- www.nema.go.ke
- Comment method
- oral or written comments
Schedule 10 rows
| Potential Negative Impact | Proposed mitigation measures |
|---|---|
| Vegetation clearing | • Clearly delineate areas for land preparation/other activities to prevent loss of vegetation outside of designated works areas. • Landscape and plant vegetation in all open areas after the completion of the project. • Back-fill all excavated areas with soil stockpiles after completion of earthworks. • Provide drainage channels to minimize erosion. |
| Air pollution due to dust and vehicle emissions | • Regular sprinkling of water on dry and dusty surfaces such as access roads. • Onsite dirt piles or other stockpiled material should be covered to reduce wind-blown dust emissions. • Enforce onsite speed limit regulations for construction vehicles along access routes. • All construction machinery should be regularly and promptly maintained and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. • Regularly monitor air quality levels to ensure compliance with the Environmental Management and Coordination (Air Quality) Regulations, 2014. |
| Noise and excessive vibration | • Sensitize drivers of construction vehicles and machinery operators to switch off engines or machinery that are not being used. • Activities with the greatest potential to generate noise and vibration should be planned in consultation with the neighboring community. • Use noise control devices to minimize noise levels. • The contractor should comply with the Environmental Management and Coordination (Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution) (Control) Regulations, 2009. |
| Solid waste generation | • Use of an Integrated Solid Waste Management System (ISWMS); through a hierarchy of options including source reduction, recycling, composting and reuse. • Choose building materials that are least polluting and environmentally sustainable. • Engage the services of a NEMA licensed waste handler to collect and transport waste to designated disposal sites. • Develop a comprehensive waste management plan for the construction period and ensure its implementation. • Manage all waste in line with the requirements of the Environmental Management and Coordination (Waste Management) Regulations, 2006. |
| Increased wastewater discharge | • The contractor should provide mobile toilets that are separate for males and females and are well-maintained and with adequate hand washing facilities. • Control of water usage during construction activities to minimize generation of wastewater. • Ensure regular maintenance of plumbing systems to avoid spillage of raw sewage. • Water containing pollutants such as cement, concrete, lime, chemicals, and fuels should be discharged into a conservancy tank for removal from site. |
| Soil erosion | • Develop a Top-soil Management Plan (TMP) and ensure its implementation. • Terracing and levelling the project site to reduce run-off velocity and increase infiltration of rainwater into the soil. • Soils excavated should be used for refilling and should not be left exposed to wind or water for long periods. • Prepare a restoration scheme to guide re vegetation of areas cleared during construction. |
| Traffic congestion and accidents | • Minimize haulage and transportation of construction materials during peak hours. • Flagmen/traffic marshals should be deployed at strategic points to control traffic. • Construction workers and traffic marshals should be provided with reflector jackets among other PPEs to avoid accidents. • Proper signage and warnings should be placed at appropriate places along the site road. • Work closely with the area traffic police to ensure that any incidents at the diversions are quickly cleared for continuous flow of traffic. |
| Insecurity | • The contractor should conduct due diligence while recruiting workers to ensure only people of good conduct access the site. • Clear security protocols should be established and followed. • Use CCTV cameras and motion sensors to monitor site activities. • Develop and implement an emergency response plan for security incidents such as theft, vandalism, or violent attacks. • Hire services of a security firm to monitor personnel or visitor movement within and close to the site. |
| Occupational safety and health risks | • Send a notification to DOSHS two weeks prior to the commencement of the construction activities. • Keep a well-stocked first aid kit and have trained first aiders amongst the project’s employees. • Provide appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to workers. • Training of workers on construction safety. • Ensure all lifting plant equipment are examined by an authorized plant examiner. • Carry out occupational medical surveillance for all workers. • Ensure provisions for reporting incidents, accidents and dangerous occurrences use prescribed forms from DOSHS. • Comply with the provisions of OSHA, 2007 and its subsidiary legislations. |
| Community safety and health risks | • Install catch platforms around the site perimeter to arrest any falling objects. • Access features and safety signages for the differently abled should be placed strategically around and within the site. • Limit the movement of workers and contractors to within project-defined areas and designated traffic and transport routes or locations. • The contractor should comply with the provisions of: OSHA, 2007; Public Health Act Cap 242; Public Roads and Roads of Access Act Cap 399. |
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- Cites
- Environmental Management and Coordination (Air Quality) Regulations, 2014, Environmental Management and Coordination (Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution) (Control) Regulations, 2009, Environmental Management and Coordination (Waste Management) Regulations, 2006, OSHA, 2007, Public Health Act, Public Roads and Roads of Access Act
Cite
Kenya Gazette Notice No. 2864 of 2025, Vol. CXXVII No. 47, 7 March 2025, p. 1008.Permalink funua.com/notices/2025/2864/.
About this data
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- Official PDF of Vol. CXXVII No. 47, from Kenya Law
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- AI models
- 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 · March 2025 · Vol. CXXVII No. 47