Women experts lead push for nuclear security

Suzanne Calson of the World Institute of Nuclear Security and KNRA's Josephine Wakuyu in Nairobi on March 9, 2026. [Courtesy]

Experts attending a regional forum in Nairobi have called for sustained efforts to strengthen nuclear security in Sub-Saharan Africa.

As developing nations embrace advanced nuclear technologies, mainly driven by energy and healthcare demands, managing and protecting nuclear materials is a priority for governments.