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Gazette Notice No. 9467 of 2025
National Environment Management Authority invites public comments on KCA University's proposed academic building on L.R. No.28799/1 in Ruaraka, Nairobi City County.
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Whole issue, from Kenya Law. This notice starts on printed page 4390.
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L.R. No.28799/1
Link- Parcel
- L.R. No.28799/1
- Issuing authority
- National Environment Management Authority (Has received the Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report.)
- Proponent
- KCA University
- Place
- Ruaraka, Nairobi City County
- Project
- Proposed multi-level academic building for KCA University
- Building description
- 10 storey (basement, ground plus 10 floors) academic building
- Total area
- 27,468m2
- Facilities
- parking, restaurant, ATMs, games room, lecture/seminar rooms, study rooms, incubation labs, kitchen, offices, meeting rooms, associated facilities and amenities
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Public comments 2
Link- Issuing authority
- National Environmental Management Authority
- Body
- Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Foresty (The full report is available for inspection during working hours at the Principal Secretary's address.)
- Inspection office
- Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Foresty, County Director of Environment, Nairobi City County
- Comments recipient
- Director General, NEMA (The full report is also available for inspection during working hours at this office.)
- Place
- Nairobi City County, Nairobi
- Comments
- 30 days, as printed
- Comment period start
- the date of publication of this notice
- Comment submission
- oral or written comments
- Comment purpose
- to assist the Authority in the decision making process for this project
- Inspection location a
- Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Foresty, NHIF Building, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, Upper Hill, P.O. Box 30126–00200, Nairobi
- Inspection location b
- Director General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839–00200, Nairobi.
- Report download c
- A copy of the EIA report can be downloaded at www.nema.go.ke
- Inspection hours
- during working hours
- Comment email
- dgnema@nema.go.ke
Schedule 12 rows
| Impacts | Mitigation Measures |
|---|---|
| Extraction and use of building materials | • Use of eco-friendly and sustainable building materials. • Obtain materials from approved sources and those who use environmental friendly processes. • Ensure accurate budgeting and estimation of actual construction material requirements to ensure that only amount of material necessary is ordered. • Ensure that damage or loss of materials at the construction site is kept minimal through proper storage. • Use recycled, refurbished or salvaged materials to reduce the use of raw materials and divert material from landfills. |
| Demolition of Undesirable structures | • Apply for demolition permit from relevant authorities before commencing the demolition. • Provide workers with PPEs. • Comply with EMCA 1999 revised 2015 and all attendant regulations and laws of Kenya. |
| Air Quality Degradation | • Provide 2.4m high hoarding along site boundary. • Provide effective dust screen, sheeting or netting around the building. • Water all active construction areas when necessary. • Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand and other loose Materials. • Down wash of trucks (tyres) prior to departure from site. • Speed control for vehicles visiting site. • Use of dust masks by people on site and other PPEs. • Minimize vehicles idling time. • Sensitize truck drivers to avoid unnecessary racing of vehicle engines at loading/offloading points and parking areas, and to switch off vehicle engines at these points. |
| Noise and Vibration | • Sensitize construction vehicle drivers and machinery operators to switch off engines of vehicles or machinery not being used. • Use of machinery and equipment operating optimally and with operational noise mufflers. • Install portable barriers to shield noisy equipment where necessary and locate stationary noise sources as far from existing sensitive receptors as possible. • Ensure that construction machinery are kept in good condition to reduce noise generation. • Provide appropriate PPE to operators and workers. • Construction program should adapt to academic sessions. |
| Vegetation Clearance | • Cutting down trees should be avoided unless absolutely necessary. • Develop a revegetation/ landscaping plan to be implemented after project is completed. |
| Deep Excavation Risks | • Conduct a thorough geotechnical investigation to assess soil conditions, groundwater levels, and potential risks before excavation begins. • Implement appropriate shoring and support systems such as soldier piles, sheet piles, secant piles, or retaining walls to stabilize excavation walls and prevent collapse. • Implement effective groundwater control methods to manage water inflow during excavation. • Regularly inspect and maintain the stability of the excavation walls and slopes. • Develop a detailed emergency response plan that outlines procedures to follow in case of unexpected ground movement, structural instability, or other emergencies. |
| Increased Energy Demand | • Ensure electrical equipment, machinery and lights are switched off when not being used. • Ensure planning of transportation of materials to ensure that fossil fuels (diesel, petrol) are not consumed in excessive amounts. • Monitor energy use during construction and set targets for reduction of energy use. • Sensitization on efficient use of energy. |
| Increased traffic and obstruction | • Develop and implement traffic management plan. • Ensure all construction vehicles to and from the construction site use the designated Entry/Exit to the project site. • All transportation of construction raw materials and excavated materials are to be conducted at traffic off peak hours only. • Sensitize truck drivers to avoid unnecessary road obstruction. • Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand and other loose materials to avoid spillage and dust emissions that may interfere with smooth motoring. |
| Safety and health including accidents | • Ensure security guards and adequate lighting within and around the construction site. • Install safety signages. • Keep surveillance and ensure daily toolbox talks. • Cordon off active sites to keep of the public. • Provide a well-stocked on site First Aid Box. • Suitable, efficient, clean, well-lit and adequate sanitary conveniences should be provided for construction workers. • Ensure that equipment and work tasks are adapted to fit workers and their ability including protection against mental strain. • Design and develop a comprehensive Site Specific Safety and Health Management Plan. • Absolute compliance with OSHA 2007. |
| Damages to existing Utilities and Related Inconveniences | • Adjacent corridor should remain intact and available for use by area community. • Design and construction to avoid unnecessary damages to utilities. • Reconnect all damaged utilities in good time. • Provide for utility ducts for future crossing facilities. • Continuous consultations with area community. |
| Project area community and their social rights | • Respect the rights and resources for area communities in relation to properties and service utilities. • Protect community facilities and properties and resolve any issues that may arise amicably and promptly. • Community Sensitisation and proper grievance Redress mechanism. |
| Surface and groundwater contamination | • Hazardous substance control and emergency response plan that will include preparations for quick and safe cleanup of accidental spills. • Hazardous-materials handling procedures to reduce the potential for a spill during construction to be prescribed. • Identify areas where refueling and vehicle maintenance activities and storage of hazardous materials, if any, will be permitted. • Stagnant water, will be collected during construction contained and disposed of in accordance with all applicable regulations. |
Everyone named
| Signed by | Mamo B. Mamo, Director-General, National Environment Management Authority |
|---|---|
| Places 3 | Ruaraka · Nairobi City County · Nairobi |
| Issuing authorities 2 | National Environment Management Authority · National Environmental Management Authority |
| Inspection offices 2 | Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Foresty · County Director of Environment, Nairobi City County |
| Proponent | KCA University |
| Parcel | L.R. No.28799/1 |
| Body | Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Foresty |
| Comments recipient | Director General, NEMA |
| Law | Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act |
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Corrections 0
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- No corrigendum in the issues we hold.
- Cites
- EMCA 1999 revised 2015, OSHA 2007
Cite
Kenya Gazette Notice No. 9467 of 2025, Vol. CXXVII No. 151, 11 July 2025, p. 4390.Permalink funua.com/notices/2025/9467/.
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- Official PDF of Vol. CXXVII No. 151, from Kenya Law
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Filed under: Planning, 2025 · July 2025 · Vol. CXXVII No. 151