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.Peter Gichuki, Weplanet Africa Programs Coordinator, chats with a boda boda rider on nuclear energyLinette Nyameya, Kenyan Young Generation in Nuclear President, speaks with a fish vendor at Luanda Kotieno beach.
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.
Participants and panelists at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology 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.Students follow the conversation on nuclear energy at JOOUST assembly hall
A university student asks the panelists a question during the University engagement at JOOUST.
Dr. David Otwoma, Former Nuclear Safeguards Inspector and Founding president of the Nuclear Society of Kenya, speaks with the media at JOOUST.
Members of the public who turned up for the engagement at Nango market.
Weplanet Africa’s Peter Gichuki addresses the media by 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.
A weplanet Africa Volunteer engages with business people at Nango Market Siaya
