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Kenya plans to set up first nuclear plant by 2027

Kenya Nuclear Electrification Board (Kneb) chief executive Collins Juma (left), chairperson Teresia Mbaika (right) and Cofek secretary-general Stephen Mutoro during a forum on nuclear electricity for Kenya in Nairobi on December 5, 2017. PHOTO | SALATON NJAU | NMG

By  BUSINESS DAILY

Nation Media Group

Kenya plans to set up its first nuclear power plant by 2027, with construction expected to start within seven years.

The Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board (Kneb) chief executive officer Collins Juma said Tuesday that the prefeasibility study and siting work have already been done.

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