Kenya plans to build its first nuclear power plant by 2034, according to the country’s Prime Minister, Musalia Mudavadi. The project aims to increase Kenya’s energy production capacity, reduce carbon dioxide emissions, and create new job opportunities. Mudavadi emphasized that Kenya is committed to playing a leading role in clean energy and is focused on developing nuclear technology as part of its sustainable energy strategy. Kenyan media reported that the cost of building the 1,000-megawatt nuclear plant is estimated at around €3.5 billion. This development comes as Nairobi prepares to host a U.S.-Africa Nuclear Energy Summit next week. However, the plant, which is scheduled to be constructed on the Indian Ocean coast, has raised concerns among activists and local residents worried about its environmental impact. It’s worth noting that Kenya had previously signed agreements with several countries, most notably China in 2015, to build its first nuclear power plant by 2025, but that project never materialized. Currently, Kenya generates about 90% of its energy from renewable sources, primarily geothermal, hydroelectric, solar, and wind power, and the country aims to increase this percentage to 100% by 2030.