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Gazette Notice No. 5743 of 2025
NEMA invites public comments within 30 days on the environmental impact assessment report for Health Advantage Kenya Limited's proposed medical waste incinerator in Kakamega County.
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Whole issue, from Kenya Law. This notice starts on printed page 1997.
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What the notice says
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L.R. No. Kakamega/Malava/500
Link- Parcel
- L.R. No. Kakamega/Malava/500
- Issuing authority
- National Environment Management Authority
- Proponent
- Health Advantage Kenya Limited
- Place
- Bisunu Village, Kakamega County
- Registry
- Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Foresty (report available for inspection), Director-General, NEMA (report available for inspection), County Director of Environment, Kakamega County (report available for inspection)
- Comments
- 30 days, as printed
Schedule 10 rows
| Impacts | Proposed Mitigation Measures |
|---|---|
| Soil erosion | Provide soil erosion control measures i.e., suppressing open surfaces with water or use of soil erosion control structures on soil-erosion-prone areas within the site. | Avoid unnecessary excavations and other soil disturbances that can predispose it to the agents of erosion. | Avoid unnecessary movement of soil materials from the site. | Re-surface open areas on completion of the project and introduce appropriate vegetation. |
| Loss of vegetation | Only area earmarked for development should be cleared. | Plant trees, shrubs and flowers on remaining open spaces. |
| Air pollution | All trucks and any other mode of hauling soil sand and other loose materials to and from the site should be covered. | Sprinkling of water on dry soils in excavated areas, pavements. | Use of clean fuels for machines and equipment. |
| Noise pollution | 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. |
| 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 | Train staff/workers on occupational health and safety. | Provide full protective gear & workmen’s compensation cover in addition to the right tools and operational instructions. | Design of sewerage system should be as provided in the plans and should be constructed to approved size and design, standard and of approved materials. | Avoid undesirable, substandard, hazardous or unauthorized materials during construction & maintenance. |
| Contribution to climate change | Investing in carbon offset projects (e.g., tree planting, renewable energy initiatives) to neutralize the emissions generated. | Use of Flue Gas Treatment Systems like scrubbers and filters to remove harmful pollutants before the exhaust gases are released into the atmosphere. |
| 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 | An alternative water source shall be provided. | Management of water usage. Avoid unnecessary wastage. | Recycling of water at the mounting phase where possible. | Make use of roof catchments to provide water i.e. for general purpose. |
| Increased generation of waste | Construction of Pit latrine within the site. | Build construction workers capacity on sanitation and hygiene practices | Segregation of waste at the source during the project cycle. | Ensure proper disposal of oils during servicing. | Proper handling and storage of oil products. |
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Cite
Kenya Gazette Notice No. 5743 of 2025, Vol. CXXVII No. 83, 2 May 2025, p. 1997.Permalink funua.com/notices/2025/5743/.
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- Official PDF of Vol. CXXVII No. 83, from Kenya Law
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Filed under: Planning, 2025 · May 2025 · Vol. CXXVII No. 83