The government has announced plans to set up its first nuclear power plant in Siaya County by 2030 to bolster energy production, up to 60,000 megawats, once operational.
Siaya, which is in the Lake Victoria region has been identified for the project because of its proximity to the Lake.
According to the Nuclear Power and Energy Program (NuPEA), Kenya needs to bolster it's current energy production of 3400 megawats to 60,000 megawats annually, in order to be ready for industrialisation.
Currently, Kenya relies on hydro, wind power, solar and geothermal for power production, which cannot meet the sustainable energy demands of the country.
