• Through a statement on X after a consultative meeting with leaders from KenGen and the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) on February 25, 2026, Wetang’ula said lawmakers are committed to building the legal and institutional capacity needed to support safe and sustainable nuclear energy development.

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has affirmed that Parliament will enact new regulations to strengthen Kenya’s nuclear energy programme. He has emphasized the need to align laws with the country’s growing investment in nuclear technology.

Through a statement on X after a consultative meeting with leaders from KenGen and the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) on February 25, 2026, Wetang’ula said lawmakers are committed to building the legal and institutional capacity needed to support safe and sustainable nuclear energy development.

“We deliberated on enhancing nuclear legislation and resources through the relevant House Committee to support the specific Government agencies in implementing Nuclear Energy Technology,” he said.

Moses Wetangula, Speaker of the National Assembly, during the engagement with the leadership of KenGen and the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA). ( Photo Credit: Moses Wetangula/ X )

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He explained that Parliament is working through the Energy Committee to enhance nuclear legislation and resources, supporting government agencies tasked with implementing nuclear technology.

Wetang’ula noted that the Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority (KNRA), established under the Nuclear Regulatory Act of 2019, already regulates nuclear and radiation activities and has the potential to deliver economic benefits, support climate change mitigation, and advance the government’s development agenda.

The Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority (KNRA) is a public entity established under Section 5 of the Nuclear Regulatory Act No. 29 of 2019, which commenced on January 10, 2020, to provide protection of persons, property and the environment against the harmful effects of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation through the establishment of a system of regulatory control.

Kenya has active sites in Siaya and Kilifi counties, where feasibility and preparatory activities are underway.

Kenya is advancing towards integrating nuclear power into its energy mix to meet rising demand. The plan targets 1 GW of nuclear capacity by 2030, with construction of the first plant in Siaya County set to begin in 2027.

Long‑term goals include scaling up to 4–6 GW later and generating up to 20,000 MW by 2040. KenGen has been designated as the owner and operator of the first nuclear power plant.

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