{
  "id": 1465457,
  "title": "Wandayi accuses ‘outsiders’ for undermining nuclear power project",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/wandayi-accuses-outsiders-for-undermining-nuclear-power-project",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T10:30:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/wandayi-accuses-outsiders-for-undermining-nuclear-power-project/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has accused outsiders of funding protests against the proposed nuclear power plant in Siaya county. According to Wandayi, these individuals from outside the region have been inciting locals to reject the establishment of the £500 billion nuclear plant in the Lenya area of Bondo subcounty. Recognizing the significance of the project, Wandayi urged residents of Siaya County to support the £500 billion energy initiative that will produce power and boost infrastructure development throughout the region. In Bondo, the energy CS called on the people of Siaya to rally behind the mega project, thanking those from the political class who have supported it. Conversely, Wandayi criticized residents who had changed their stance against the energy project after initially backing it. The energy CS expressed gratitude to President William Ruto's administration for allocating over Ksh 2 billion for electricity connectivity in the region during the current fiscal year.",
  "summary": "Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has blamed the recent spate of demonstrations against the proposed nuclear power plant in Siaya county on individuals who are against development in the region. Wandayi said that the individuals who hail from outside Siaya County have been funding demonstrations to incite the locals to reject the establishment of nuclear […] The post Wandayi accuses…",
  "key_points": [
    "Outsiders accused of funding protests against Siaya nuclear project",
    "Wandayi urges Siaya residents to support £500 billion energy initiative",
    "Energy CS thanks President Ruto for Ksh 2 billion electricity connectivity"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}