Nuclear company will get new appearing boss as Collins Juma exits

Justus Wabuyabo has been appointed the Nuclear Energy and Power Company (NuPEA) appearing chief government officer efficient July 1, 2023. PHOTO | COURTESY

The Nuclear Energy and Power Company (NuPEA) has tapped Justus Wabuyabo as its appearing chief government officer efficient July 1.

Mr Wabuyabo takes over from Collins Juma who will go on terminal depart from Friday following the top of his non-renewable six years on the helm of the company.

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The appearing CEO takes over at a time NuPEA has upped efforts to arrange nuclear energy vegetation to complement the rising power wants of the nation.

“The board of administrators of the Nuclear Energy and Power Company, in session with the Ministry of Power and Petroleum, has appointed Mr Justus Ambutsi Wabuyabo as Performing Chief Govt Officer with impact from 1st July 2023,” NuPEA stated in an announcement.

A skilled lawyer and an advocate of the Excessive Courtroom of Kenya, Mr Wabuyabo joined NuPEA 4 years in the past because the director for authorized and regulatory affairs. He additionally served in an analogous place on the Nationwide Water and Harvesting Authority.

Kenya is eager to construct its first nuclear energy plant in a bid to satisfy the projected improve in electrical energy demand because the nation angles to be a UPPER middle-income economic system by 2030.

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Kenya’s present efficient (grid-connected) electrical energy capability stands at 2,600 megawatts (MW) with provide being sourced primarily from hydro, geothermal, wind and photo voltaic.

NuPEA reckons that Kenya wants a further 16,000 Mw by 2030 and nuclear power is seen as a secure, environment friendly and dependable supply of electrical energy to spur industrial growth and stimulate financial development.

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