Kenyan communities protest planned nuclear plant near Lake Victoria
Residents of Sakwa, Kenya, protested against the government's plan to build a nuclear power plant near Lake Victoria. Concerns were raised about radioactive waste management, potential displacement, and the impact on local fishing communities. Despite government claims of local support, the protests and a petition with over 400 signatures indicate significant opposition to the project.
- ▪On May 21, residents of Sakwa gathered to protest the planned nuclear power plant.
- ▪Kenyan President William Ruto announced the construction of a 2,000-megawatt nuclear power plant during a conference in March 2026.
- ▪Local communities expressed concerns over radioactive waste management and potential displacement in a petition submitted to authorities.
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