WePlanet Africa, together with partners including Kenyan Young Generation in Nuclear, East African Association for Radiation Protection, Stand Up for Nuclear, and Nuclear Society of Kenya, took the nuclear energy conversation on the road in Siaya. We shared information with students, communities in marketplaces and along the shores of Lake Victoria, local leaders, and radio listeners of Ramogi, Nam Lolwe and Lwasi FM. Here is the story, told through pictures.
The WePlanet Africa mobile caravan arrives in Siaya to kick off the “Nataka Nuclear” public awareness roadshow. It connected advocates with local residents everywhere from markets, streets to the shores of Lake Victoria.
The Water Bus docked at Luanda Kotieno landing, ready to transport passengers to Mbita.
Fishing boats docked on the shores of Lake Victoria near Misori trading Centre.Dr. Jack Abibo, a physics lecturer from JOOUST, educates the public on nuclear energy in Luo
Weplanet Africa’s Peter Gichuki engages with the public at Nango Market.
The Nataka Nuclear roadshow MC takes questions from the public at Bondo Township market.
Linette Nyameya, Kenyan Young Generation in Nuclear President, engages with residents of Bondo Township on nuclear energy.
Participants and panelists at the JOOUST university engagement pose for a photo with JOOUST deputy Vice chancellor (Academic Affairs), Prof Elijah Ateka. The event was also attended by students from Bondo Technical Training Institute.
A university student engages with the panelists during the University engagement at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology.
Dr. David Otwoma, Former Nuclear Safeguards Inspector and Founding president of the Nuclear Society of Kenya engages the media at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology.
Members of the public address the media at Nango market.
Weplanet Africa’s Peter Gichuki addresses the media on the road near Nango, during the Nataka Nuclear Roadshow.
. What we heard:
We are not saying yes or no. We are saying we need the right information from leaders we know and trust before we can make that decision.
People keep talking about an 8-kilometre relocation zone. No one has come to explain what is true and what is not.
What we learned:
The roadshow highlighted that community concerns were driven less by technical aspects of nuclear energy than by gaps in information, trust, and engagement. Misinformation, including uncertainty about relocation and project impacts, has filled the space left by limited official communication. Residents repeatedly called for greater transparency, information delivered through trusted local leaders and institutions, and opportunities for ongoing dialogue rather than one-time awareness campaigns. Sustained, locally led engagement will be essential for building understanding, addressing misconceptions, and enabling communities to participate meaningfully in discussions about the project’s future.
A weplanet Africa Volunteer engages with business people at Nango Market Siaya
