Kenya has announced plans to commence construction of its first nuclear power plant in 2027, with an initial capacity of 2,000 MW, expected to be operational by 2034.
President William Samoei Ruto made the announcement last Wednesday during the 2026 International Conference on Nuclear Energy, stating that the plant will be sited in Siaya County.
Nearly 90% of Kenya’s electricity is generated from renewable sources, making it a green energy leader in Africa. Geothermal accounts for approximately 40–46%, while hydropower contributes about 20–24%.
Ruto said Kenya has taken a strategic decision to significantly expand the country’s generation capacity, stating that, “From our current installed capacity of 3,300 megawatts, we are committed to scaling up to at least 10,000 MW in the next five to seven years, 3,000 MW of which will be generated from nuclear energy.”
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