Ruto’s Ksh500B nuclear power project faces scrutiny ahead of Siaya launch

Kenya’s Ksh500 billion nuclear power project in Siaya County is facing growing scrutiny from environmental activists, even as the government steps up efforts to build public support ahead of its planned groundbreaking in March 2027.The Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) has turned to universities and academic leaders to strengthen the case for the proposed nuclear power plant in Olenyo village, with officials seeking to counter concerns over environmental safety, radioactive waste management and the project’s impact on communities around Lake Victoria.