Kenyan MP seeks to block Kenya's nuclear energy plans

TVC NEWS, KENYA - Emuhaya MP Wilbur Ottichilo has filed a motion in Parliament seeking to stop the government from investing in the development of nuclear energy.
Mr Ottichilo is arguing that the venture is too expensive and highly risky.
The MP wants funds going into establishing the Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board and constructing a plant to be used instead on developing
renewable or green energy.
“The construction and maintenance of a nuclear plant is a highly technical, expensive and risky undertaking that potentially exposes a
country to the threat of nuclear radiation and the challenge of disposal of radioactive nuclear waste,” Mr Ottichilo says.
He says due to inherent risks in nuclear energy production, developed countries such as Germany, India, Japan and South Africa are shutting down their plants.
“Rather than develop a risky source of power, its better to invest in wind and solar energy, which are safe,” he said.
If MPs approve the motion, this would put pressure on the government to disband the nuclear energy board mandated to speed up the development of nuclear power in Kenya.
The board says on its website that nuclear energy is the solution to power outages in Kenya.