SFG3691 V6 Public Disclosure Authorized ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (ESIA) AND ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (ESMP) FOR THE PROPOSED REHABILITATION/UPGRADING OF VOI MAGISTRATE COURT TO A HIGH COURT Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized FINAL REPORT Submitted to: The Judiciary of Kenya Supreme Court Building, City Hall Way, P.O. Box 30041 – 00100 NAIROBI, KENYA Public Disclosure Authorized FEBRUARY, 2017 ESIA and ESMP for the proposed construction of a new magistrate court in Voi Client: THE JUDICIARY OF KENYA Assignment: ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (ESIA) AND ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (ESMP) FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW MAGISTRATE COURT IN VOI Report Title: FINAL REPORT Name and Address of Expert: Naomi Gitau, EIA Lead Expert (Reg. 0562) P.O. Box 435 - 00216 TEL: 254 720 705850 EMAIL: [email protected] GITHUNGURI, KENYA Signed: _________________ Date: _______________ Name and Address of Proponent: The Judiciary of Kenya Supreme Court Building, City Hall Way, P.O. Box 30041 – 00100 NAIROBI, KENYA Signed: _______________ Date: _____________________ 2 ESIA and ESMP for the proposed construction of a new magistrate court in Voi Table of Contents EXCECUTIVE SUMMARY ....................................................................................................... 7 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................ 11 Project Background ................................................................................................................. 11 1.1 Scope of the ESIA Study ........................................................................................................... 11 1.2 Project Budget ......................................................................................................................... 12 1.3 The EIA Objectives ................................................................................................................... 12 1.4 Study Phasing .......................................................................................................................... 13 1.5 Reporting ................................................................................................................................. 18 1.6 Stakeholders Consultations ....................................................................................................... 18 1.7 Data and Information Validation ............................................................................................... 19 1.8 The Consultant ........................................................................................................................ 19 1.9 Work Plan and Deliverables ..................................................................................................... 19 1.10 The Consultant Staff ................................................................................................................ 19 CHAPTER 2: PROJECT DESCRIPTION ............................................................................... 20 2.1 Project Location ....................................................................................................................... 20 2.2 Brief Project Description ........................................................................................................... 21 CHAPTER 3: POLICY, LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK ......................... 24 3.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 24 3.2 Policy Review ......................................................................................................................... 24 3.2.1 The Constitution of Kenya ................................................................................................ 24 3.2.2 Environmental Management and Coordination Act (1999) and it’s subsequent amendments in 2015 ..................................................................................................................... 25 3.2.3 EMCA Regulations ............................................................................................................. 25 3.2.4 Occupational Safety and Health Act No. 15 of 2007 ........................................................ 27 3.2.5 The Factories and Other Places of Work (Fire risk Reduction) Rules, 2007 .................. 29 3.2.6 The Occupational Safety and Health (Building Operations and Works of Engineering Construction) Rules 1984 ............................................................................................................. 31 3.2.7 Work Injury Compensation Benefit Act 2007 .................................................................. 34 3.2.8 Water Act 2002 ................................................................................................................ 34 3.2.9 Water Rules ...................................................................................................................... 35 3.2.10 Public Health Act (Cap. 242) ......................................................................................... 35 3.2.11 Physical Planning Act (Cap 286) .................................................................................... 36 3.3 The World Bank Environment Safeguards ............................................................................ 37 CHAPTER 4: BASELINE CONDITIONS .............................................................................. 40 3 ESIA and ESMP for the proposed construction of a new magistrate court in Voi CHAPTER 5: PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND PARTICIPATION .................................. 50 CHAPTER 6: PROJECT ALTERNATIVES ............................................................................ 55 CHAPTER 7: IDENTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS .............................. 57 7.1 Construction Phase ............................................................................................................... 57 7.1.1 Positive Impacts ................................................................................................................. 57 7.1.1.1 Creation of Jobs ............................................................................................................ 57 7.1.1.2 Gains in the Local and National Economy .................................................................... 57 7.1.2 Negative Impacts ............................................................................................................... 57 7.1.2.1 Noise pollution .............................................................................................................. 57 7.1.2.2 Dust Emissions .............................................................................................................. 57 7.1.2.3 Solid Waste Generation ................................................................................................ 57 7.1.2.4 Increased water demand ............................................................................................... 58 7.1.2.5 Building materials and energy used ............................................................................... 58 7.1.2.6 Workers accidents and hazards during construction ................................................... 58 7.1.2.7 Increased Traffic ............................................................................................................ 58 7.1.2.8 Labour influx .................................................................................................................. 58 7.1.2.9 HIV/ AIDS ...................................................................................................................... 59 7.1.2.10 Social Vices ............................................................................................................ 5960 7.2 Operation Phase ................................................................................................................ 5960 7.2.1 Positive Impacts ............................................................................................................. 5960 7.2.1.1 Employment Generation ........................................................................................... 5960 7.2.1.2 Increase in Revenue ....................................................................................................... 60 7.2.1.3 Optimal use of Land ...................................................................................................... 60 7.2.2 Negative Impacts ............................................................................................................... 60 7.2.2.1 Electricity Consumption ................................................................................................ 60 7.2.2.2 Increased water demand ............................................................................................... 60 7.2.2.3 Household solid waste .............................................................................................. 6061 7.2.2.4 Increased runoffs ....................................................................................................... 6061 7.3 Decommissioning phase .................................................................................................... 6061 7.3.1 Negative Impacts ........................................................................................................... 6061 7.3.1.1 Noise