Kenya’s journey toward developing its first nuclear power plant gained fresh momentum on Monday as senior leaders from the country’s energy sector held high-level consultations in Kisumu aimed at strengthening collaboration with regional leadership and key stakeholders.
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), Eng. Peter Njenga, led a delegation to Kisumu for strategic engagements with leaders from the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) and county government officials.
The mission underscored Kenya’s commitment to advancing its Nuclear Power Programme as part of broader efforts to secure long-term, reliable, and clean energy for the country.
The KenGen delegation included Board Director Umuro Wario and joined NuPEA Chairman Prof. Larry Gumbe and NuPEA Chief Executive Officer Justus Wabuyabo in a series of consultative meetings with regional leadership.
The engagements began with a courtesy call on Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o, Governor of Kisumu County, where discussions focused on the transformative role nuclear energy could play in Kenya’s future.
Leaders explored how nuclear power could support long-term energy security, drive industrial growth, and provide reliable baseload electricity needed to sustain the country’s rapidly expanding economy.
As Kenya continues to position itself as a regional economic hub, the demand for stable and affordable energy remains a critical priority.
Nuclear power is expected to complement existing renewable energy sources such as geothermal, hydro, wind, and solar by providing consistent power generation regardless of weather conditions.
Beyond the governor’s office, the delegation also held consultations with the Kisumu County Commissioner and members of the Kisumu County Assembly, including the Speaker.
These engagements provided an opportunity to brief local leadership on the progress of Kenya’s Nuclear Power Programme and discuss the importance of coordinated planning between national and county governments.
Participants emphasised that transparency, public participation, and continuous engagement with communities will be essential as the programme moves into the next stages of development.
Ensuring that citizens are well informed about both the opportunities and safety considerations associated with nuclear power remains a key priority for the implementing agencies.
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), as the designated nuclear power owner-operator for Kenya’s first nuclear power plant, continues to work closely with Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) and other stakeholders to advance the programme as part of Kenya’s broader clean energy transition and long-term energy security strategy.
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