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Sakwa residents, Kenyan President William Ruto
Sakwa, Siaya County, Kenya
May 23, 2026
Verified: May 23, 2026
"Residents of Sakwa, Kenya, protested against a government plan to build a 2,000-megawatt nuclear power plant near Lake Victoria. President William Ruto announced the project in March 2026, with construction starting in 2027 and operation by 2034. Locals and environmentalists express concerns over radioactive waste, displacement, and potential contamination of Lake Victoria's ecosystem."