ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT FOR PROPOSED SERVICED APARTMENTS ON PLOT L.R. NO. 209/21520 LOCATED ALONG SUSWA ROAD IN PARKLANDS AREA OF NAIROBI CITY COUNTY. This Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Study Report is submitted to the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) in conformity with the requirements of the Environmental Management and Coordination Act, Cap 387 and the Environmental (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, 2003 Project Proponent: Salsabil Heights Limited, P.O Box 25107 – 00603, Nairobi. The following expert(s) conducted the assessment and prepared this EIA Study Report Name of the Expert Designation Reg. No. Signature Solomon Kyeni Lead Expert 3081 Aaron Mumo Associate Expert 9047 Expert’s contacts: P.O. Box 157 - 00600, Nairobi. Tel: 0724043970 For and on behalf of: Salsabil Heights Limited, P.O Box 25107 – 00603, Nairobi. Signed: Date: Name………………................………………………………........................…………… Designation…………........................……………………….................…..............… i EIA Study Report for the Proposed Serviced Apartments in Parklands Area of Nairobi City County. TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary ...................................................................................................................... vii Acronyms ...................................................................................................................................... xii CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 1 1.1 General overview .................................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Project Objectives ................................................................................................................. 1 1.3 Objectives of EIA ................................................................................................................. 1 1.4 Terms of Reference (TOR) ................................................................................................... 2 1.5 Methodology ......................................................................................................................... 3 1.6 Project Justification ............................................................................................................... 4 1.6.1 Demand for housing ....................................................................................................... 4 1.6.2 Size of the plot ............................................................................................................... 4 1.6.3 Socio-Economic Benefits of the Project ........................................................................ 4 1.6.4 Neighborhood Development Trend ............................................................................... 4 1.6.5 Adjacent Land use analysis ............................................................................................ 5 CHAPTER TWO: PROJECT DESCRIPTION, DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION ............... 6 2.1 Nature of the Project ............................................................................................................. 6 2.2 Project Location and Size ..................................................................................................... 6 2.3 Land Tenure, Use, Ownership and Management .................................................................. 7 2.4 Project Description................................................................................................................ 7 2.5 Construction Inputs ............................................................................................................... 8 2.6 Construction Activities ......................................................................................................... 8 2.6.1 Pre-Construction Stage .................................................................................................. 8 2.6.2 Construction Stage ......................................................................................................... 9 2.6.3 Occupation Stage ......................................................................................................... 11 2.6.4 Decommissioning Stage............................................................................................... 11 2.7 Construction Products, By Products and Wastes ................................................................ 12 2.7.1 Products........................................................................................................................ 12 2.7.2 By-Products.................................................................................................................. 12 2.7.3 Wastes .......................................................................................................................... 12 2.8 Project Budget and Duration ............................................................................................... 12 ii EIA Study Report for the Proposed Serviced Apartments in Parklands Area of Nairobi City County. CHAPTER THREE: BASELINE INFORMATION .................................................................... 13 3.1 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................... 13 3.1.1 Climate ......................................................................................................................... 13 3.1.2 Topography and Drainage............................................................................................ 13 3.1.3 Geology and Soils ........................................................................................................ 13 3.1.4 Hydrology .................................................................................................................... 13 3.2 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT ...................................................................................... 13 3.2.1 Flora ............................................................................................................................. 13 3.2.2 Fauna ............................................................................................................................ 14 3.3 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT............................................................................ 15 3.3.1 Land Use ...................................................................................................................... 15 3.3.2 Administration Offices................................................................................................. 15 3.3.3 Educational Institutions ............................................................................................... 16 3.3.4 Religious Institutions ................................................................................................... 16 3.3.5 Commercial Activities ................................................................................................. 16 3.3.6 Security ........................................................................................................................ 17 3.3.7 Health Facilities ........................................................................................................... 18 3.4 INFRASTRUCTURE ......................................................................................................... 18 3.4.1 Roads and accessibility ................................................................................................ 18 3.4.2 Water supply ................................................................................................................ 18 3.4.3 Sewer System ............................................................................................................... 19 3.4.4 Storm Water Drainage ................................................................................................. 19 3.4.5 Solid Waste Management ............................................................................................ 19 3.4.6 Electricity ..................................................................................................................... 20 3.4.7 Communication ............................................................................................................ 20 CHAPTER FOUR: POLICY, LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK ..................... 21 4.1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 21 4.2 NATIONAL POLICIES ..................................................................................................... 21 4.2.1 The National Environmental Action Plan (NEAP) ...................................................... 21 4.2.2 National Policy on Water Resources Management and Development (1999) ............ 21 4.2.3 Policy Paper on Environment and Development (1999) ............................................. 22 iii EIA Study Report for the Proposed Serviced Apartments in Parklands Area of Nairobi City County. 4.2.4 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG‘s) .................................................................... 22 4.3 LEGAL FRAMEWORK .................................................................................................... 23 4.3.1 The Constitution of Kenya 2010 .................................................................................. 23 4.3.2 Environment Management and Coordination