Rights groups raise constitutional and environmental safety concerns over Siaya Nuclear Plant, warn of imminent protests
Environmental concerns also featured prominently, with the group citing a review by the Netherlands Commission on Environmental Assessment, which reportedly found gaps in the Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment conducted by the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA).
State: Kenya Electricity Generating Company to own, run 10gw nuclear power and energy plant
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi presided over the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between KenGen and the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) in Nairobi, setting the stage for one of the country’s most ambitious energy projects.
Kenya’s draft nuclear power law subjected to public participation pending ratification by legislature
The draft policy defines four broad objectives: the establishment of a sustainable nuclear power programme, strengthening safety and regulatory infrastructure, promotion of non-power nuclear applications and development of skilled human resources through a robust local industrial base.
