By Kiggala Jessy Sean Nuclear generation plants are advanced facilities that harness the power of nuclear fission (a self-sustaining chain reaction within the reactor) to generate vast amounts of heat energy, eventually converted into electricity. Precise control over the rate of nuclear fission is crucial to maintain safe and steady
By Danson Matekwa Sometimes at night, when its pitch dark, the darkness becomes almost smothering, I lie awake listening to the soothing sound of the wind outside, the insects and the endless crying of the baby next door. I think back through my life, to try and comfort me into
By Patricia Nanteza This Christmas, as we gather with loved ones, let us remember the urgent need to protect our planet and secure a sustainable future for generations to come. We are reminded that true strength lies in our collective actions and the power of unity. Our collective voice for
Kyomugisha Olivia’s journey begins in Kampala, Uganda. She is the third child among five siblings born in the heart of the city. From her early childhood, Olivia exhibited great leadership skills and an unyielding work ethic. She attended Makerere College School and St. Mary’s Kitende for O’ and A’level respectively
[NAIROBI, December 5, 2023] – WePlanet Africa, a grassroots environmental movement, led a procession of volunteers to the World Bank offices in Nairobi where they delivered a letter urging the multinational institution to rethink it’s scale and pace of investment in clean energy access in Africa. The call is part
In Malawi, Mpepu Energy is leading a transformative charge in the realm of sustainable energy. This Malawi-based startup has set its sights on narrowing the energy gap, particularly in underserved rural communities. At the heart of their mission is the deployment of micro-grids featuring a game-changing technology—the helix wind turbine.
Dear RePlaneteer, I hope this email finds you well. Today, we at WePlanet Africa, would like to bring to your attention the developments in Germany’s energy sector that have left the country facing an unprecedented energy crisis and exposed the world to a climate catastrophe. In April 2023, Germany shut
Pupils at St. Peter Claver Primary School in Kampala - Uganda. Experts have called upon government to incorporate nuclear energy in school curricular saying it will improve public appreciation of the technology [Africa, October 27] – Leading experts have called for public education to help dispel fears and address misconceptions regarding nuclear energy
[NAIROBI, October 13, 2023] – WePlanet Africa, a grassroots movement dedicated to tackling climate change, has called on Greenpeace, an environmental organisation, to rethink its opposition to carbon-free nuclear power. February this year, Greenpeace dragged the European Commission to European Court of Justice over inclusion of nuclear energy in the EU’s list
