REPUBLIC OF KENYA ENVIROMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROJECT REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF KANGUNDO ROAD FIRE STATION IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY OF NAIROBI METROPOLITAN REGION October 03, 2017 PROPONENT The Senior Principal Superintending Engineer Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, State Department of Housing and Urban Development, P.O. Box30130 –00100 NAIROBI LEAD EXPERT Eng. Stephen Mwaura, P. O. Box 21504-00100, NAIROBI TEL 0729 377 629
Kangundo Road Fire Station Stakeholder Consultations Stakeholder Mapping The main key informants targeted in the consultations were both Government and private Institutions operating within the Project area as well as general residents residing within along Kangundo Road. Table 6-1 below presents specific stakeholders consulted during the assessment. 6-1: Stakeholder Consultation Details Meeting Details Date Venue 1 Meeting with Area Chief and sub chief of Kariobangi South Location 16th February 2017 Kariobangi South location Chiefs Office 2 Meeting with area Member of County Assembly (MCA) Embakasi West Sub County 22nd February 2017 Embakasi West MCA offices. 3 Leaders Meeting with representative from local village (KCC village), business community, NAMSIP representative, Nairobi City County Fire Bridget Representatives 22nd February 2017 Kariobangi location Chiefs Office 4 Business Community interviews which included questionnaire administration to: Petro City filling Station, Oilcom Filling Station, Garages and Hot Spot Motors 23rd January 2017 Respective respondents business premise plate below illustrates images of public participation forums at the Kariobangi Chief Office Premises Public Participation at Kariobangi South Chief’s office Summary of issues raised in consultations during the assessment The key findings during public consultations and key informant interview forums during the ESIA process are presented in table 6-2 below. Table 6-2: Outcomes of Stakeholder Consultations. Stakeholder Category Issues Discussed Office of the chief Kariobangi south. Institution Current fire fighting Infrastructure is inadequate Domestic fire Handling Challenges which have resulted to over 50 deaths and loss of property Project Impacts to both the Bio Physical and Human environment to be mitigated example dusts menace. Respondents supported implementation of the Project Embakasi West Member of County Assembly city filling station Kangundo Road. Business entity Oil com filling station Kangundo Road. Business entity Various residents as indicated by the questionnaires. Residents
Table 7-1: Construction Phase: Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Plan Activity Associated Impacts Impact Levels Management Actions Target Areas& Responsibilities Monitoring Indicator Budget Seeking approvals from NEMA for ESIA and Approval of plans from County and National Government Delay in implementation of the Project due to objections and stop orders Low The Contractor shall ensure that all pertinent permits, certificates and licences have been obtained prior to any activities commencing on site and are strictly enforced/ adhered to; The Contractor shall maintain a database of all pertinent permits and licences required for the contract as a whole and for pertinent activities for the duration of the contract All the Project components Responsibility MTH&UD & Contractor Number of approvals / permits issued ~KShs.200,000 Construction campsites Environmental degradation Isolate through fencing the camp from access by the public for their safety Preferably to be located on land already cleared land wherever possible The Contractor’s Camp layout shall take into account availability of access for deliveries and services and any future works Campsites Responsibility Contractor(s) Number of public grievances due to accidents ~included in BoQ Access to campsites and construction Environmental degradation Utilize to the extent possible the existing public roads to avoid social and economic disruption Ensure road safety measures for the construction vehicles to the extent possible by observing all traffic regulations Access Roads Responsibility Contractor(s) Cases of private land required Accidents occurrence No direct cost associated Environmental and Social Training and Awareness Risks of Environmental and Social degradation risks and occupational health and safety related accidents High The Contractor and sub-contractors shall be aware of the environmental requirements and constraints on construction activities contained in the provisions of the ESMMP The Contractor will be required to provide for the appropriate Environmental Training and All Workers Responsibility Contractor(s) Number of Trainings Held Availability of Training reports Attendance list of KShs. 50,000
Awareness as described in this ESMMP in his costs and programming An initial environmental awareness training session shall be held prior to any work commencing on site, with the target audience being all project participants during the trainings sessions HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention campaign Risks of Increased HIV and Aids transmission in the area The Contractor institute HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention campaign amongst his workers for the duration of the contract, contracting and implementing organisation, with preference for an organisation already working on this issue in the Project area; The campaign shall include the training of facilitators within the workers, information posters in more frequented areas in the campsite and public areas, availability of promotional material and caps), availability of condoms (free), and theatre groups All Workers Responsibility Contractor(s) Number of Trainings Held Availability of Training reports Attendance list of participants during the training sessions health clinic statistics KShs. 50,000 Local Labour / Employment Delay in Project implementation due to opposition from aggrieved community members Wherever possible, the Contractor shall use local labour, and women must be encouraged to be involved in construction work The contractor shall ensure compliance to the gender balance as required by the 2/3 gender rule The contractor shall comply to the provisions of WIBA 2007 The contractor must ensure there are no minors employed at the site. All the Project Lots Responsibility Contractor Number of workforce employed from the local community Number of female employed No direct associated Earth moving and Health and Safety Provide notices, signage and All work Accidents