Energy summit begins in Nairobi as US, Kenya eye MoU
Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority chairman Omondi Anyanga (second left) and other board members arrive for the US-AFrica Nuclear Summit in Nairobi on Tuesday.
Director General Keter said: “We are currently developing a set of regulations and will need support to guide them through public participation. We cannot manage this alone. We also require assistance to fortify our regulatory framework to ensure the responsible and effective development of our nuclear programme.”
Anyanga expressed optimism about an upcoming Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the US, expected to be signed at the IAEA General Conference next month in Vienna. “We believe the MoU will bring substantial benefits. We have made considerable progress and look forward to continued support,” Anyanga said.
Experts have underscored the critical role of nuclear power in addressing Africa's growing needs in energy, medical and agricultural sectors.
Speaking during the US-Africa Summit held in Kenya for the first time on Tuesday, they said Africa countries should act decisively to harness opportunities in the nuclear sector.
