Kenya creating regulator to supervising private sector nuclear energy

“Nuclear energy requires more investment. Renewable energy requires short perspective. Renewable energy makes more economic sense,” Steiner said.

UN officials said Kenya should approve public debate on the future of renewable energy before deciding whether it would be appropriate to invest in nuclear power.

Joseph Alcamo, UNEP’s chief scientist, said more nuclear plants were ageing and required decommissioning, the nuclear waste generated by these plants would be 10-200 times more than the current levels, proving to be a bigger environmental challenge.

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