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Kenya’s delegation in Vienna, Austria, led by Principal Secretary, State Department for Science, Research and Innovation Abdulrazak Shaukat (PhD), listens in during the event.
Kenya has reaffirmed its dedication to advancing nuclear science and technology as its delegation joins global leaders at the 69th International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference.
The week-long conference opened Monday, September 15, at the Vienna International Centre in Austria.
The delegation is being hosted by Kenya’s Ambassador to Vienna Maurice Makoloo, and is led by Principal Secretary for Science, Research and Information Abdulrazak Shaukat.
He is accompanied by Cabinet Affairs Principal Secretary Idris Dakota and Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) CEO Justus Wabuyabo.
The week-long policy forum, running until September 19, has brought together leaders, scientists, and representatives from about 180 member states.
Delegates will debate and decide on key policy matters that define the agency’s work in promoting safe, secure, and peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology.
This year’s gathering also features the IAEA Scientific Forum, an annual high-level segment where ministers, policymakers, and experts examine how nuclear technology can be harnessed to address global challenges.
Past forums have focused on themes such as cancer care, food security, and the role of nuclear energy in achieving net zero emissions.
Speaking on Kenya’s participation, Shaukat noted that the country is keen on strengthening international partnerships that will support its peaceful nuclear program.
“Kenya remains committed to exploring the safe use of nuclear science in areas such as health, agriculture, and energy security. Engagements at the IAEA are critical in shaping the policy and technical frameworks that guide this effort,” he said.
Last year, the Kenyan delegation was led by Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Musalia Mudavadi.
This year’s participation, officials say, underscores continuity in Kenya’s commitment to global nuclear cooperation under the IAEA framework.
Wabuyabo stated that the conference provides Kenya with an opportunity to highlight the progress it has made in developing the institutional and technical capacity required to build a peaceful nuclear program.
“Kenya is steadily building the knowledge base and infrastructure necessary for the peaceful use of nuclear energy. Our participation in the General Conference allows us to strengthen international partnerships, exchange expertise, and reaffirm our readiness to follow global standards on safety and regulation,” Wabuyabo told the Star.
The IAEA General Conference remains the premier platform where member states collectively define strategies for tackling global nuclear-related issues, including energy development, medical applications, and international safety standards.
For Kenya, the 2025 conference offers another opportunity to reaffirm its strategic vision of harnessing nuclear science for sustainable development.
The Kenyan officials are expected to hold a series of bilateral meetings with partner countries and technical agencies on the sidelines of the conference.
The engagements will focus on strengthening collaboration in nuclear safety, capacity building, and technology transfer.
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