The Fission: A Publication of the Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board Issue No.1 Jan-Mar 2015

It is with the utmost delight that I welcome you to the inaugural edition of The Fission. This magazine, which will be published quarterly, marks yet another watershed in the Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board’s odyssey. That long journey that will eventuate in the generation of electricity by dint of nuclear energy is an exciting and illuminating experience for the dynamic and energized team at KNEB. Communicating on a subject, which is intricate and multifaceted such as nuclear energy, requires dexterity in breaking down technical jargon into simple language that would be easily consumed by persons from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds as well as varying walks of life. The magazine’s title – The Fission – is apposite, as this is the process in which the nucleus of a heavy atom is split apart. Thus, the title captures the process, which is at the heart and soul of nuclear electricity generation. This magazine affords a platform to weave the narrative of Kenya’s nuclear power programme as witnessed by those engaged in its implementation. It provides a diary of events, enhances understanding of the subject and provides a forum for interchange of experiences and views. An old adage goes thus: a good picture is worth a thousand words. The magazine aptly captures and memorializes those photographic moments. In this edition, the cover story features Kenya’s steps towards nuclear electricity generation and the close cooperation with key policymakers and stakeholders. We also go inside the international world of nuclear energy through the eyes of two Kenyans: one in Korea, the other in the United Kingdom. There’s also a testimonial from an intern, the lowdown on nuclear power plant siting, we go green on nuclear and the environment, plus a candid interview with a member of the KNEB team. This and much more inside this