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May 21, 2026
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Protests Erupt as Residents Reject Ruto's Ksh500 Billion Project

Protests Erupt as Residents Reject Ruto's Ksh500 Billion Project

Construction of the multimillion-dollar project is scheduled to begin in 2027, and the county government has already signalled its goodwill and support for the plant...

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Protests erupted in Siaya County as residents of Sakwa village vehemently rejected the proposed establishment of Kenya's first nuclear power plant.

  • The project, a Ksh 500 billion initiative, is a collaboration between the Kenyan government through the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) and private partners, with construction slated to begin in 2027.
  • Residents, carrying "We Reject" banners, expressed their opposition during a public participation forum.
  • The nuclear facility was previously rejected by residents and leaders in Kilifi County before being considered for Siaya County.

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