Kenya’s Sh500 billion nuclear plan faces tough questions on cost and site

Kenya · ENERGY Key Facts —Estimated cost: The first nuclear plant is projected at Sh500 billion, with the government exploring public-private partnerships to keep it off the state balance sheet. —First-phase capacity: Officials now describe an initial 1,000 megawatt plant in Siaya County, with later expansion possible to 2,000 MW by 2034. —Construction timeline: Construction…