Kenya to own first nuclear plant by 2034

Chairman of the Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority Edick Anyanga, Public Health PS Mary Muthon, Deputy Vice Chancellor Waceke Wanjohi and Director General of Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority James Keter Chumba during the Launch of the IAEA Post-Graduate Educational Course in Radiation Protection for English speaking countries at Kenyatta University. [Silas Otieno, Standard]

Kenya aims to have a fully operational nuclear power plant by 2034, in its bid to increase energy security and industrial growth.

Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) acting Chief Executive Officer Justus Wabuyabo yesterday said this is part of the plan to incorporate nuclear as one of its sources of energy.