Title: Kenya's nuclear energy dilemma

Authors: Kenneth Kivisi Mbali; Okonda J. Justus

Addresses: Department of Diplomacy and International Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya ' Department of Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

Abstract: Energy is a critical component of human existence, without which no man can survive on Planet Earth. All aspects of human life have an energy input and this has become more so in today's world where technological discoveries have brought various gadgets that bring convenience to life but can only be functional if they are 'energised'. The eagerness to 'leap-frog' and attain Middle Income Status has led to great demand for more energy in Kenya. This has forced the government to explore different ways of widening the nation's energy mix, including green energy. Nuclear power can contribute to a country's energy mix and enable the bridging of existing energy gaps and thereby provide a sustainable solution to energy poverty. However, the current social-economic dynamics in Kenya may not be conducive for the country to realise its nuclear ambition.

Keywords: Kenya; nuclear power; green energy resources; environment.

DOI: 10.1504/IJNSS.2022.127979

International Journal of Nuclear Safety and Security, 2022 Vol.1 No.2, pp.137 - 149

Received: 04 Jan 2022
Accepted: 10 May 2022
Published online: 22 Dec 2022 *

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