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Kenya plans to set up first nuclear plant by 2027

Kenya Nuclear Electrification Board (Kneb) chief executive Collins Juma (left), chairperson Teresia Mbaika (right) and Cofek secretary-general Stephen Mutoro during a forum on nuclear electricity for Kenya in Nairobi, Dec 5, 2017. PHOTO | SALATON NJAU | NMG

By  Collins Omulo

Reporter

Nation Media Group

The government has said plans are underway to set up first nuclear power plant by 2027, with construction expected to start within seven years.

Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board (Kneb) chief officer Collins Juma on Tuesday said a prefeasibility study and siting work have already been done.

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