Why nuclear energy should be part of Africa’s energy mix

Africa has the least nuclear power of any continent in the world. All the largest economies in the world have nuclear power as part of their energy mix. Energy supply in the continent is also very low. There are also challenges of lack of access, poor reliability and high cost. Nuclear energy has the potential to mitigate these burdens by contributing to the continent’s energy mix.

The Nuclear Business Platform convened the African Nuclear Business Platform in Nairobi, Kenya, with the Nuclear Power Energy Agency being the host to provide insights on the nuclear market. Among other range of Participants were Kenya’s Nuclear Power Stakeholders, vendors and representatives from African countries with the vision of embarking in the establishment of their first Nuclear Plant.