the preparation of environmental management; preparation of valuation rolls for property taxation plans; provision of physical and social infrastructure and transportation; preparation of annual strategic plans for a city or municipality; disaster preparedness and response; overall delivery of service including provision of electricity, health, telecommunications and solid waste management; and The preparation of a geographic information system for a city or municipality. The strategy plan as stated above denotes an annual plan to be adopted in the county assembly following the integrated development plan, and the Act requires the board of town committee to formulate the strategy plan soon after the adoption of the integrated development plan (Article 39). The integrated development plan as stipulated in the Act has to reflect: I. vision for the long term development of the city or urban area; ii. An assessment of the existing level of development; iii. Any affirmative action measures to be applied; development priorities and objectives; iv. Development strategies shall be aligned with any national or county sectoral plans and planning requirements; v. A spatial development framework; vi. Operational strategies; and vii. Applicable disaster management plans; viii. A regulated city and municipal agricultural plan; ix. A financial plan and; X. the key performance indicators and performance targets (Article 40).
Table 72: Severity Criteria (Negative Social or Health Impacts) Magnitude: Severity Duration Extent Ability to Adapt Socio-cultural Outcome Health Outcome 1=Low level of severity Short-term (up to one year) Low frequency Individual/ Household Those affected will be able to adapt to the changes with relative ease, and maintain livelihoods, culture, quality of life and health. Inconvenience but with no consequence on long-term livelihoods, culture, quality of life, resources, infrastructure and services. Event resulting in annoyance, minor injury or illness that does not require hospitalization 2=Medium level of severity Medium-term (one to years) Medium or intermittent frequency Small number of households affected will be able to adapt to change, with some difficulty, and maintain pre-impact livelihoods, culture, quality of life and health but only with a degree of support Primary (direct) and secondary (indirect) impacts on livelihoods, culture, quality of life, resources, infrastructure and services Event resulting in moderate injuries or illness, which may require hospitalization 3=High level of severity Long-term (more than seven years)/ Irreversible Constant frequency Large part or entirely affected will not be able to adapt to changes and continue to maintain pre-impact livelihood Widespread and diverse primary and secondary impacts likely to be impossible to reverse or compensate for.
Employment opportunities Direct temporary employment for skilled and unskilled labour for many of the local people for example as casual labourers during construction works. There will also be other jobs associated provision of goods and services to permanent and temporary employees e.g. food industry. Other indirect jobs that will be generated after the completion of the station include improvement of commerce and trade in the area Utilize local labour during construction work Utilize local materials available in the area for construction Utilize local labour during maintenance Negative Impacts and proposed mitigation measures Impacts on or due to Anticipated Impacts / Remarks Proposed Mitigation during the Design and Construction phases Proposed Mitigation during the Operation and Decommissioning phases Chance Finds Interference with physical, cultural or architectural resources Use of “Chance Find” procedures (See Annex 2 of this document Loss of vegetation Loss of vegetation through clearance to pave way for construction Minimize clearing of unnecessary at the construction site Replant vegetation through landscaping upon completion Replenish vegetation at the station regularly Proper maintenance of and other vegetation at the station Soil erosion due to changes in hydrology/ drainage Clearance of vegetation and top soil stripping at the construction etc. might cause soil erosion An increase in paved areas means that there will be more Construct efficient drainage structures (culverts, mitre drains, scour checks etc.) Regular cleaning and proper maintenance/repair of drainage structures
runoff than normal, which will affect the drainage systems, hydrological regimes and storm drains. There will be an increase in drainage speed which in turn will create heavy outfalls and worsen soil erosion cases along the drainage systems Control earthworks through cascading gabions and distribution channels for water Protect excavated sections of the route of storm water during heavy rains Provide erosion channels to natural drains and rivers/streams to minimize erosion Disruption of public utilities Disruption of water used in the area or reduction in regular flow Contractor to generate utility management plan Contractor to minimize damage to public utilities Contractor to minimize damage to public utilities during routine maintenance Air pollution Degradation of Air through dust emissions Air pollution from emissions by construction vehicles and other equipment during their operations Increased dust and air pollution levels could impact on public health Regular watering of access roads and work sites to reduce dust emissions Vehicles and machinery engines should always be switched off when not in use Noise Pollution Noise generated during construction activities such as operation of construction equipment, excavations, etc. Increased pollution levels could impact on public health. Construction activities should be carried out only during the day to minimize levels to the residents Explosive blasting shall not to be used Proper maintenance of trains Sensitize operators on hooting unnecessarily resources usage Competition of water resources with the needs of the local population Develop abstraction plan to minimize conflict with local residents Monitor water wastage and usage during operational stages of the station
Manage use of piped water and other water sources mainly used by local people Abstraction licenses should be obtained from the required authority (WARMA) Install pressure taps that minimize and time Repair damaged taps and toilets to minimize waste Water Pollution Contamination of water resources with oil and fuel spills by construction equipments at construction site Other construction materials such as paints, bituminous materials and other associated chemicals may also find their way into adjacent streams near the project. Incorporate erosion control measures during construction at the site No oils and fuels should be stored on the construction site – small works Maintenance, re-fueling and cleaning of equipment should NOT be done at construction site by the contractor – but in a licensed garages outside the station area The station design to incorporate oil at the parking areas to isolate oil spills from parked vehicles that might spill to the storm drains No waste, fuels or oils shall be discharged on land surface, into drains or streams Monitor oil spills and leakages at the station and parking lots Regular cleaning of oil sumps and storm water drains at the station Traffic safety During construction, will be some increased danger to workers, motorists, pedestrians, livestock, wildlife, and other NMTs as a result of increased traffic in the area Initiate a safety program and measures by creating awareness and educational campaigns for workers and local communities Maintain road and warning signs for road users to the station Monitor road accidents and keep a log of type and place of accidents to improve safety for railway station commuters
Solid Waste Potential solid waste generated from construction works from construction waste and spoils Solid waste generated from operation of the facilities by commuters, e.g. plastics, paper, etc. Contractor to establish a solid waste management plan for solid disposal of debris/ garbage at the construction site to be approved by the Project Engineer All construction waste shall be removed from site when the contractor complete the works Provision of disposal bins at designated areas at the station Regular collection and disposal of garbage by the project proponent Clean storm water drains to minimize clogging Settlements/Induced settlements changes There could be an increase in informal settlements near the station. Ensure the station is fenced off to discourage informal settlement and trading within the premises Liaise with county physical planning department and authorities to ensure traders and informal settlement does not block station operations Social unrest Social unrest may as a result of local people being denied employment Unskilled construction and skilled (if available) labor to be hired from the local population as far as possible to minimize on influx of foreigners into the community. Use of manual labor during trenching works where possible to ensure more employment of locals and hence ensure project support throughout the construction process. N/A Workers and commuters health and sanitation Potential outbreak of illnesses due to poor sanitation of the workers at the construction site and during operational stages Contractor to provide clean and adequate sanitation facilities for the workers at all times Contractor also provide clean drinking water at the construction site for his workers at all times Project proponent to provide clean and adequate sanitation facilities for the commuters
Table 91 :–Environmental Management and Monitoring plan Project Environmental and Social Impact Proposed Mitigation and Aspects for Monitoring Responsibility for intervention and monitoring during design, construction and defects liability period Parameters for Monitoring/ Indicators (c ) – construction (o) - operations Timing - Recommended frequency of monitoring Estimated Mitigation & Monitoring costs to be included in the BoQ (Kshs) Loss of vegetation CONSTRUCTION PHASE Minimize clearing of unnecessary areas at the construction site Replant vegetation through landscaping upon completion OPERATION Replenish vegetation at the station regularly Proper maintenance of trees and other vegetation at the station Design Engineer, Project Engineer and Contractor (c) check and follow specifications in the drawings and plans (c) Minimal clearance of vegetation and soil stripping Continuous during construction & operation phases Included in the BoQ under excavations soil erosion CONSTRUCTION Construct efficient drainage structures (culverts, mitre drains, scour checks etc.) Control earthworks through cascading gabions and distribution channels for storm water Protect excavated sections of the route of storm water during heavy rains Provide erosion channels to natural drains and Design Engineer, Project Engineer and Contractor KRC (c ) and (o) Soil erosion levels During rainy seasons Included in the BoQ under Drainage Structures Normal maintenance budget of the station during operation
Monitor water wastage and usage during operational stages of the station Install pressure taps that minimize and time usage Repair damaged taps and toilets to minimize waste KRC inspection Amount of used Repairs and damaged water facilities (o) monthly Normal maintenance budget Pollution DESIGN and CONSTRUCTION PHASE Incorporate erosion control measures during construction at the site No oils and fuels should be stored on the construction site – small works Maintenance, re-fueling and cleaning of equipment should NOT be done at construction site by the contractor – but in a licensed garages outside the station area The station design to incorporate oil at the parking areas to isolate oil spills from parked vehicles that might spill to the storm drains Project Engineer and Contractor Sub-County Health & Environmental Officer, NEMA, WARMA KRC Inspection Discharge into water bodies Complaints from the neighbouring communities or the authorities Inspection status of streams, rivers and wetlands in the area of influence (c) daily (o) regularly build in the planning and administration costs of the contractor & Maintenance costs of the station
No solid waste, fuels or oils shall be discharged on land surface, into drains or streams OPERATION PHASE Monitor oil spills and other leakages at the station and parking lots Regular cleaning of oil sumps and storm water drains at the station Traffic safety Initiation of a safety program and measures by creating awareness and educational campaigns for workers and local communities Installation of appropriate road signage, speed signs, and other warning signs at the site and access roads Copies of insurance policies for the contractor’s drivers and vehicles should be provided to the Supervision Consultant. The contractor’s vehicles and equipment must be in proper working condition Project Engineer and Contractor Local Police, KRC Inspection and accident reports (c) & (o) - No of accidents ( c) & (o) - Complaints from the local people ( c) Adherence of insurance and traffic Act requirements Monthly Costs build in the planning and administration costs of the contractor
informal settlement and trading within the premises Discourage informal settlement near the station Social Issues - employment CONSTRUCTION PHASE Utilization of local skilled and unskilled workers Contractor, Project Engineer (c ) observation /reports Number/percentage of local workers from the local communities Complaints from local residents Monthly No direct costs to EMMP, costs build in the planning and administration costs of the contractor Workers and commuters health and sanitation Contractor to provide clean and adequate sanitation facilities for the workers at all times Contractor also provide clean drinking water at the construction site for his workers at all times OPERATION PHASE Project proponent to provide clean and adequate sanitation facilities for the commuters Contractor, Project Engineer KRC Inspection/observation/ reports Number of sanitation facilities Sanitation facilities cleanliness Number of disease outbreaks Daily Monthly reports No direct costs to EMMP, costs build in the planning and administration costs of the contractor & Normal maintenance costs during operation Security and Crime Proper design incorporating lighting to enhance security at the station Sensitize the construction workers, locals, and security to be on the Contractor, Project Engineer Local police KRC Reporting Number of crimes reported Monthly No direct costs to EMMP, costs build in the planning and administration
lookout on suspicious activities near the station Liaise with the administration units (County and sub county governments, Police, DO, chiefs, etc.) to provide regular surveillance and patrols to protect workers and commuters costs of the contractor & Normal operational costs during operation HIV/AIDS, STDs, CONSTRUCTION PHASE Sensitize workers and the surrounding community on awareness, prevention and management of HIV / AIDS through training, awareness campaigns, multimedia, and workshops or during community Barazas; Reduce risk of transfer through provision of male and female condoms for all workers; Provide free STI and HIV/AIDS screening, diagnosis, counseling for workers and local people near the site Contractor, Project Engineer Sub-county Health & Environmental Officer, local authorities observation / reports No of HIV/AIDs programs conducted by the contractor No of testing, counseling provided Prevalence of prostitution, HIV/AIDS and STDs in the area during construction period Monthly HIV/AIDS awareness campaign HIV/AIDS prevention campaign Approx. Kshs as per provided in the BoQ
OPERATION PHASE Maintain a continuous awareness program on health issues related to STDs and HIV/AIDS at the station, e.g. installing posters at the station Environmental Unit at observation / reports Information flow, dissemination and awareness on HIV/AIDs No of posters at the station Continuous Response to HIV/AIDS issues Solid Waste CONSTRUCTION PHASE Establish a well-planned method of solid disposal of debris/ garbage at the camp site Contractor and Project Engineer Inspection Disposal methods of solid waste from the site Complaints on health and safety aspects related to construction activities Site cleanliness Amount of waste/debris on site weekly Costs build in the planning and administration costs of the contractor OPERATION PHASE Provision of disposal bins at designated areas at the station Regular collection and disposal of garbage by the project proponent Clean storm water drains to minimize clogging KRC Local Sub-county council Inspection Accumulation of garbage at the station Complaints by commuters Number of drainage areas clogged Facilities cleanliness daily KRC budget Occupational Health and Safety CONSTRUCTION Project Engineer and Contractor inspection No of PPEs provided Workers OHS compliance (use and adequacy) Monthly Standard conditions of contract for WIBA
Contractor and implementing agency to prepare and implement a Gender Action plan to include at minimum, in conformance with local laws and customs, equal opportunity employment, gender sensitization Provision of gender disaggregated bathing, changing, sanitation facilities Grievance redress mechanisms including costs of the contractor Loss of life, injury, or damage to people and private property CONSTRUCTION PHASE Contractor shall maintain records and making reports concerning health, safety and welfare of persons, and damage to property, as the RE may reasonably require Insuring against liability for any loss, damage, death or bodily injury which may occur to any physical property or to any person which may arise out of the Contractor, Project Engineer, No direct costs to EMMP, costs build in the planning and administration costs of the contractor