Kenya races for nod in Sh645bn nuclear power project

Kenya is seeking to join a short list of countries in Africa which have lined up plans to tap nuclear power.

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The Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (Nupea) is racing to clear environmental approval hurdle for proposed building of nuclear power plant, at an estimated $5billion (Sh645 billion), setting the stage for site-specific studies and acquisition of land.

Nupea says it is working on including measures which have been recommended by the National Environment Management Authority (Nema) following a review of its plan.

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