PlanningGazette notice
Gazette Notice No. 523 of 2025
A notice about public comments.
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Whole issue, from Kenya Law. This notice starts on printed page 135.
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What the notice says 2
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Nairobi/Block 146/206, Nairobi/Block 146/207
Link- Parcels
- Nairobi/Block 146/206, Nairobi/Block 146/207
- Issuing authority
- National Environment Management Authority
- Proponent
- The View Park Limited
- Place
- Lang’ata Sub-county, Nairobi City County
- Comments recipient
- Director-General, NEMA
- Comments
- 30 days, as printed
Schedule 14 rows
| Impacts | Mitigation Measures |
|---|---|
| Safety and integrity of building | • Comply with the National Construction Authority Act, No. 41 of 2011. • Use of appropriate construction materials and reinforcements as per specifications. • Close supervision of construction works. • Proper supervision and material testing regime. |
| Increased traffic flow and road safety concerns | • Carry out traffic impact assessment study. • Implement a traffic management plan for the proposed development. • Erect appropriate road safety signage. • Deploying adequate traffic marshals. • Provide adequate construction parking allocation within the project site. • Provide incentives for facility users to prioritize public and Non-motorized transport modes. |
| Site excavation leading to site disturbance | • Consult Nairobi City County (NCC), NCWSC, KPLC and Telkom Kenya Limited on the presence of pipes and utility cables. • Appoint safety supervisor and stabilize excavations to prevent caving in. • Dumping of excavated materials to sites approved by NEMA and the county government. |
| Noise pollution and excessive vibration | • Comply with EMCA Noise Pollution and Excessive Vibration Regulations, 2009. • Carryout regular monitoring of noise levels during construction phase. • Construction work to be confined to between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • All workers shall be trained and provided with PPEs such as helmets, earmuffs, and dust mask. which will always be used when operating within the site area. • Safety signage shall be erected at the construction site entrance to notify of the construction activities and timings. |
| Air pollution, particulate matter and dust emission | • Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand and other loose materials. • Avoid open air burning of waste such as paper and plastic containers at the construction site. • Onsite dirt piles or other stockpiled material should be covered, wind breaks installed, water and/or soil stabilizers employed to reduce wind-blown dust emissions. • All workers at the construction site and visitors exposed to dusty conditions must be provided with dust masks and other PPEs. • Regular and prompt maintenance of construction machinery and equipment to minimize generation of hazardous gases. • Institute appropriate dust suppression measures such as regular sprinkling of water on dusty access roads; speed limits; etc. |
| Public health occupational safety and health | • Register the construction site with Department of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSHS). • Comply with applicable Labor Laws such as the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007; the Work Injury Benefits Act, 2007, etc. • Staff awareness creation on safety and health issues. • Have trained First Aiders and fully equipped First Aid box on site. • Provide and ensure proper use of personal protective equipment i.e. safety boots, helmet, goggles, and hand gloves. • Proper supervision of works Hoarding/fencing of the construction site to prevent unauthorized people accessing the site. • Enforce speed limits for trucks and vehicles delivering construction materials. • Proper signage and warning to public of heavy vehicle turning. • The contractor to abide by ESIA licensing conditions. |
| Solid waste generation | • Comply with EMCA Waste Management Regulations, 2006. • Efficient use of building material to reduce waste and recycling/reuse where feasible. • Provision for waste receptacles/bins at strategic places within the site. • Segregation of waste at the source during the project cycle. • Use of an Integrated Solid Waste Management System (ISWMS); through a hierarchy of options: source reduction, recycling, composting and reuse, will facilitate waste handling during operation/occupation phase. |
| Sewerage and wastewater management | • Carry out sanitation needs analysis for the project and implement the recommendations. • Comply with EMCA Water Quality Regulations, 2006. • For waste management prevent the contamination of surface or subsurface water. • Proper decommissioning of the sanitary facilities shall be carried out once construction is complete. • Regular monitoring of sewer line to ensure proper working conditions. • Servicing of machinery and equipment to be done at a designated places with a paved surface and oil interceptors. |
| Increased water demand and consumption | • Undertake a water needs analysis for the project. • Set up water reservoirs to buffer against erratic supplies and reduce competition for resource with other users. • Prompt detection and repair of all the water fixtures and fittings to reduce water wastage. • The contractor shall use water bowsers and tankers to bring in water for construction activities i.e., during periods of high-water demand (i.e., during slab formation). • Use water efficient appliances and fixtures for conservation of water during the project cycle. |
| Emergence and spread of social vices | • Installation of security lighting in and around the project site. • Use of local labor force as far practical to avoid construction of a labor camp. • Conduct periodic sensitization forums for employees on ethics, morals, general good behavior and the need for the project to co-exist with the neighbors. • Ensure enforcement of relevant legal policy on sexual harassment and abuse of office. • Contractor employs workers from the immediate area where possible to minimize social conflict and maximize benefits. • Offer awareness, guidance and counselling on HIV/AIDS and other STDs to employees. • Provide condoms to employees. |
| Disruption of existing natural environment and modification of micro-climate | • Development restricted to follow zoning policy/approved density–building line, plot coverage and plot ratio as approved by the County Government. • Careful layout and orientation of buildings to respect wind and sun direction. • Adequate provision of green and open space planted with grass, shrub and tree cover. • Minimum use of reflective building material and finishes for roof, wall and pavement. |
| Social harmony | • Develop a mechanism to maximize use of local labor force. • Dedicated Liaison officer to receive and handle grievance from the neighborhood. |
| Increased energy demand and consumption | • Install and routine maintenance of energy efficient appliances e.g., LED bulbs. • Monitor energy use during construction and operation and set reasonable limit. • Use of solar energy as an alternative source of energy. |
| Storm water management | • Rainwater harvesting by providing gutters to collect and direct rain water into drains and storage tanks. • Construct drains to standard specifications. • Develop a storm water drainage system and linkage to natural drains. |
Everyone named
| Signed by | Mamo B. Mamo, Director-General, National Environment Management Authority |
|---|---|
| Parcels 2 | Nairobi/Block 146/206 · Nairobi/Block 146/207 |
| Places 2 | Lang’ata Sub-county · Nairobi City County |
| Issuing authority | National Environment Management Authority |
| Proponent | The View Park Limited |
| Comments recipient | Director-General, NEMA |
| Also named 2 | Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry · County Director of Environment, Nairobi City County |
| Law | Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act |
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Cite
Kenya Gazette Notice No. 523 of 2025, Vol. CXXVII No. 12, 17 January 2025, p. 135.Permalink funua.com/notices/2025/523/.
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- Official PDF of Vol. CXXVII No. 12, from Kenya Law
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Filed under: Planning, 2025 · January 2025 · Vol. CXXVII No. 12