To understand Kenya’s path, we must look back to the foundational philosophy of civilian nuclear energy.
By
Justus Wabuyabo
Chief Executive Officer
Nuclear Power and Energy Agency
As Kenya accelerates its industrialisation agenda, the conversation around our energy mix has reached a critical turning point. The government’s strategic decision to construct a 2,000 megawatt (MW) nuclear power plant in Siaya County starting in 2027 represents a historic leap forward.
Nuclear energy is a safe, reliable, and necessary source of power that can help Kenya achieve energy security, industrialisation,…
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