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Uyombo residents protest against the planned construction of a nuclear plant in Kilifi County. [Robert Menza, Standard]
The plan to build a Sh500 billion nuclear power plant at Uyombo in Kilifi County has drawn mixed reactions from residents, with some welcoming the project while others insisting it would pose danger to them and the environment.
The Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) is expected to generate 1,000 megawatts by 2034 to cater for Kenya's soaring energy needs and spur industrial development.
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