Nuclear energy to lower electricity costs and boost industrial growth - President Ruto

The President said this will help the country achieve its energy generation expansion plan from the current 3,300 MW to the ambitious 10,000 MW target, noting that 3,000 MW of the 10,000 MW will come.....

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President William Ruto has announced Kenya's ambitious plan to diversify its energy sources by incorporating nuclear power, aiming to significantly boost industrial growth and lower electricity costs.

Kenya plans to generate 3,000 MW from nuclear energy as part of an overall goal to reach 10,000 MW from its current 3,300 MW.
Key figures involved include President William Ruto, Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, and Nuclear Energy Agency CEO William Magwood.
Construction of a 2,000 MW nuclear power plant in Siaya County is slated to begin next year, with commissioning expected in 2034.