Kenyan agency responds to protests rejecting proposed nuclear power plant near Lake Victoria
Kenya's Nuclear Power and Energy Agency is responding to local protests against a proposed nuclear power plant near Lake Victoria. The agency plans to conduct an educational campaign to address community concerns about potential ecological risks. The project, which aims to produce 2,000 megawatts of energy, will not proceed without the informed consent of the local residents.
- ▪The proposed nuclear power plant is set to be built in Siaya County, on the shores of Lake Victoria.
- ▪Local residents have expressed concerns about nuclear contamination and ecological risks to the lake, which is vital for their livelihoods.
- ▪The Nuclear Power and Energy Agency has committed to ensuring public participation and consent before moving forward with the project.
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