Kenya will begin constructing a nuclear power plant in 2027, the authorities have said in the latest pledge about the plans.
The 1,000MW plant, which has been in the pipeline for several years, is part of the country’s ambition to move to clean energy and increase energy generation.
The acting CEO of the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency Justus Wabuyabo says that the agency is currently conducting site assessments and finalizing preparations to open bids for the plant’s construction.
Wabuyabo said that the plant will be constructed in Kenya’s coastal region over six to 10 years, with the first plant beginning operations in 2034 at the earliest.
Some Kenyans have criticized the plan, claiming that a nuclear plant is unnecessary and the country lacks capacity to handle nuclear waste. Currently, South Africa is the only African country that produces nuclear power commercially.
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