Nuclear Power and Energy Agency - Kenya

Wishing all Kenyans a happy and meaningful Madaraka Day.
At NuPEA, we remain committed to supporting Kenya’s development aspirations through the advancement of clean, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions.

NuPEA Board Chairman Eng. Prof. Lawrence Gumbe today presented a copy of 'Nuclear Energy in Kenya' book to renowned scholar and advocate Prof. PLO Lumumba in Nairobi today.

Authored by Eng. Prof. Lawrence Gumbe and fellow NuPEA Board Member Eng. Francis Agar, the book stands as a definitive contribution to Kenya's nuclear energy discourse, from the very leaders driving the agenda. ^I.N

As we mark the blessed occasion of Eid al-Adha, the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) extends warm wishes of peace, unity, sacrifice, and prosperity to all our Muslim brothers and sisters and Kenyans at large. ^I.N

NuPEA was privileged to participate in the Broadcast Convention – East Africa 2026, a regional forum that brought together key players in broadcasting, digital media, and emerging technologies to discuss the future of the industry in the digital era.

We were honored to host Hon. Stephen Isaboke, PS State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, at the NuPEA exhibition stand where he engaged the team on the progress of Kenya’s Nuclear Power Programme and its role in supporting the country’s sustainable energy future.

During the convention, NuPEA CEO Justus Wabuyabo delivered a presentation on “Powering the Future: Sustainable Energy Infrastructure for AI, Cloud, and Next Generation Broadcasting in Africa,” emphasizing the importance of reliable and sustainable energy in driving Africa’s digital transformation and Kenya’s vision for affordable and dependable electricity generation through nuclear power. ^I.N

NuPEA is proud to participate in the inaugural Science, Technology, Research and Innovation (STRI) for Society Week 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).

The premier national platform brings together researchers, innovators, policymakers, industry leaders and the public to showcase scientific excellence, technological breakthroughs and innovative solutions addressing real societal challenges.

Join us at our exhibition booth as we highlight the role of nuclear science and technology in advancing clean energy, sustainable development and Kenya’s innovation agenda. ^I.N

NuPEA CEO Justus Wabuyabo today moderated the Ministerial Compact Roundtable on Nuclear Cooperation at the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa in Kigali, Rwanda!
Chaired by Rwanda’s Infrastructure Minister Hon. Jimmy Gasore and IAEA Acting Director for Africa Gashaw Wolde, the meeting underscores the critical need for regional cooperation to ensure timely and secure nuclear energy projects across Africa. ^I.N

The Nuclear Power and Energy Agency in collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency, convened a high-level stakeholder consultative meeting chaired by IAEA Programme Management Officer, Amal Elrafaei, to discuss strategic priorities under the Country Programme Framework (CPF) 2023-2027.

The meeting reviewed previous IAEA Technical Cooperation Projects (TCPs) and explored priority areas for the upcoming CPF cycle, aligned with Kenya’s Vision 2030 development agenda. The CPF guides technical cooperation between Kenya and the IAEA, focusing on the application of nuclear science and technology (NST) to support socio-economic development, innovation, capacity building, and sustainable growth.

The forum brought together representatives from key national institutions including Kenya Bureau of Standards, Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital, Kenyatta University, Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, Chuka University, University of Eldoret, Regional Centre on Groundwater Resources Education, Training and Research, and Kenya Tsetse and Trypanosomiasis Eradication Council.^ I.N

A significant milestone for Kenya's energy future!

Today, the Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, Hon. J. Opiyo Wandayi, officially signed a landmark MoU with IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi to integrate nuclear energy into our national grid.

The ceremony was witnessed by NuPEA CEO Justus Wabuyabo, PS Energy Alex Wachira, and PS Shaukat Abdulrazak (Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary), alongside other senior government officials.

This partnership accelerates our journey toward clean, reliable baseload power and the deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).^I.N

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