The Senate Standing Committee on Energy has intensified its oversight of Kenya’s proposed Nuclear Power Project in Siaya County after seeking detailed assurances from the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) on project safety, environmental safeguards, community participation, financing, regulatory preparedness and socio-economic benefits.

The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget has granted Migori County seven days to align its procurement compliance records with those of the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA).

Committee Chairperson and Mandera Senator Ali Roba noted that while written responses were presented, the supporting documentation was only delivered this morning, preventing prior interrogation by the committee and the regulatory authority.