ANALYSING THE LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK GOVERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NUCLEAR POWER PLANT IN KENYA

The article examines the legal and institutional framework governing the establishment of nuclear power program in Kenya owing to the heightened efforts by the government in laying out the plans to establish the first nuclear power plant (NPP) amidst protests by the communities. The analysis is done by examining relevant international law, national law and policies laying down the frameworks and plans for establishing a NPP. Further, review of documents and literature has been done to support the analysis. Kenya needs to strengthen the legal and institutional framework by ensuring that critical treaties and supporting protocols are ratified in order to align with the international standards governing a NPP to guarantee safety of its people and protection of the environment while ensuring that Kenya progresses in development. There is need to lay out comprehensive laws and regulations and supporting mechanisms fortheir implementation and enforcement to enhance management of a NPP.