For kenya power’s last mile connectivity programme prepared by safety, health & environment department (she)-kplc august 2014

1.1Background 13

1.2ESMF Requirement 13

1.3Purpose of ESMF 14

1.4Objectives of the ESMF 14

1.5Environmental and social screening 15

1.6Level of Environmental Work 15

1.7Coordination of Environmental and Social Screening at KPLC 15

1.8Preparation and Use of this Framework 15

1.9Potential Users of the ESMF 15

1.10Organization of the Framework 16

1.11Detailed & In-depth Literature Review 17

1.12Interactive Discussions with potential customers and the public 18

1.13Preparation of ESMF 18

1.14Introduction 19

1.15Background 19

1.16Effect of the Standard Rate 19

1.17Proposed Model to Accelerate Connectivity 20

1.18Proposed Strategy 20

1.19Project Objectives 21

1.20Project Components Description 21

1.20.1Low Voltage Distribution Power Line construction 22

1.20.2Construction Materials 22

1.20.3Way-leave Acquisition and Compensation for Low Voltage lines 22

1.20.4Project Implementation, Supervision and management component 23

1.20.5Financial Management component 23

1.20.6Environmental and social Assessment component 24

1.20.7Monitoring and evaluation of Project Implementation 24

1.21Location and Size 25

1.22Physical Environment 26

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1.22.1Climate 26

1.22.2Topography and Drainage 26

1.22.3Hydrology 28

1.22.4Soils and Geology 29

1.22.5Land Use 29

1.22.6 Grasslands 30

1.22.7Forests 30

1.22.8Arid and semi-arid lands (ASALS) 30

1.22.9Mountain vegetation 31

1.22.10Wetlands 31

1.22.11Marine and coastal areas 32

1.22.12Wildlife 32

1.23Socio-Economic Background 35

1.23.1Population 35

1.23.2Economic Growth & Setting 35

1.24The Physical Infrastructure Sector 36

1.24.1Public Works Sub-Sector 37

1.24.2Metropolitan development sub sector 37

1.24.3Energy sub-sector 37

1.24.4Transport sub-sector 38

1.25Introduction 39

1.26Environmental Problems in Kenya 39

1.27Administrative / Institutional Framework 39

1.27.1National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) 39

1.28Provincial and District Environment Committees 39

1.28.1Public Complaints Committee 39

1.28.2National Environment Action Plan Committee 40

1.28.3Standards and Enforcement Review Committee 40

1.28.4National Environment Tribunal 40

1.28.5National Environment Council (NEC) 40

1.29The Legal, Regulatory and Policy Framework 40

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1.29.1The Constitution of Kenya, 2010: Constitutional provisions 40

1.29.2Vision 2030 42

1.29.3The Environment Management and Co-ordination Act, 1999 42

1.29.3.1The Environmental (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, 2003 42

1.29.3.2The Environmental Management Coordination (Waste Management) Regulations): Legal Notice 121 43

1.29.3.3The Environmental Management Coordination (Water Quality) Regulations): Legal Notice 120 43

1.29.3.4Environmental Management and Coordination (Noise and Excessive Vibration pollution) (Control) Regulations, 2009: Legal Notice 61 43

1.29.3.5Environmental Management and Coordination (Conservation of Biological Diversity and Resources, Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit Sharing) Regulations, 2006 43

1.29.3.6Environmental Management and Coordination (Fossil Fuel Emission Control) Regulations 2006 43

1.29.4Public Health Act (Cap. 242) 44

1.29.5County Government Acts, 2012 44

1.29.6Physical Planning Act, 1996 44

1.29.7Urban Areas and Cities Act No. 13 of 2011 45

1.29.8Land Act, 2012 45

1.29.9The Land and Environment Court Act 2011 45

1.29.10Water Act, 2002 45

1.29.11Energy Act of 2006 46

1.29.12Building Code 1968 47

1.29.13Penal Code Act (Cap.63) 47

1.29.14Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2013 47

1.29.15The Forestry Services Act, 2005 47

1.29.16Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007 47

1.29.16.1Health 48

1.29.16.2 Safety 48

1.29.16.3 Welfare 48

1.29.17Work Injury and Benefits Act,(WIBA) 2007 48

1.29.18 The Traffic Act Cap 403 0f 2009 48

1.29.19The Civil Aviation Act No. 21 of 2013 48

1.30Africa Development Bank Operational Safeguard Policies 49

1.31International Conventions and Treaties Ratified by Kenya 50

1.32Africa Development Bank’s Safeguards likely to be triggered by LMCP 54

1.32.1Environmental Assessment (OP4.01) 54

1.33The Environmental and Social Screening Process in Kenya 56

1.34Environmental and Social Screening in the Framework 56

1.35Application of the Screening processes 56

1.36The Screening Process 58

1.36.1Step 1: Screening of project activities and sites 58

1.36.2Step 2: Assigning the Appropriate Environmental Categories 58

1.36.3Step 3: Carrying Out Environmental and Social Impact Assessment 60

1.36.4Step 4: Review and Approval of the Screening Activities 61

1.36.5Step 5: Public Consultations 61

1.36.6Step 6: Environmental Monitoring 61

1.36.7Step 7: Environmental Monitoring Indicators 61

1.37Rationale for Consultation and Disclosure 63

1.38Instruments for Use during Consultations 64

1.39Positive Environmental and Social Impacts 65

1.39.1Project Beneficiaries 65

1.39.2Expected Impact on Poverty Alleviation 65

1.39.2.1Employment and wealth creation 65

1.39.2.2Local Material Supplies 65

1.39.2.3Upscaling Electricity Access to the Poor 66

1.39.2.4Connection payment model 66

1.39.2.5Social Inclusion 66

1.39.2.6HIV/AIDS 67

1.39.2.7Health benefit of the project 67

1.39.2.8Benefits to education 68

1.39.2.9Improved standard of living 68

1.39.2.10Increase in Revenues 68

1.39.2.11Security 68

1.39.2.12Communications 68

1.39.2.13Gender Considerations 68

1.40Negative Environmental and Social Impacts 69

1.40.1.1Impact on Natural Vegetation and Biodiversity 69

1.40.1.2Impacts on air quality from vehicle exhaust emissions 69

1.40.1.3Risk of sparks/fire from live conductors 69

1.40.1.4Solid waste 69

1.40.1.5Electric shocks and electrocution of people 69

1.40.1.6Occupation safety and health hazards 69

1.40.1.7Public health risk 70

1.40.1.8Construction material sourcing-wooden poles 70

1.40.1.9Oil Leaks from transformers 70

1.40.1.10Noise during construction 70

Noise pollution from the proposed development during construction noise will be generated from the construction machines and construction workers 70

1.40.1.11Contamination from creosote-treated poles 70

1.41Mitigation Measures 70

1.42Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) 78

1.43Monitoring Plan 78

1.44Responsibilities for Environmental and Social Monitoring 80

1.45Monitoring, evaluation and reporting 81

1.46Capacity Building and Environmental Trainings 81

2ANNEXES 87

2.1Annex 1: Environmental and Social Screening Form 87

2.2Annex 2: Environmental and Social Checklist Form 98

2.3Annex 3: Environmental Guidelines for Contractors 99

2.4Annex 4: Example Format: EHS Report 104

2.5Annex 5: Generic EA Terms of Reference 106

2.6Annex 6: Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) 108

2.7Annex7: Sample of ESMP 110

2.8Annex8: AfDB Format of Report: Full Resettlement Action Plan / Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plan 113

2.9Annex 9: Last Mile Connectivity Project Implementation Structure 116

2.10Annex 10: Tentative number of Counties and Number of customers Involved in the project financing 117

2.11 Annex11: AfDB Project Categorization 119

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