From: Musa Otieno
this is very sad to kenyans and EAC states
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On 9/21/13, Judy Miriga wrote:
To people of Kenya,
My Condolences and get well quick wishes to all that found themselves in this entanglement sad state of affairs.
Let the claimants of the terrorist attacks be fought the hardest and be removed completely out of Kenya. May God help Kenya and that Kenya be free and peaceful as has always been free from terrorist attacks……
Judy Miriga
Diaspora Spokesperson
Executive Director
Confederation Council Foundation for Africa Inc.,
USA
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Al Shabaab claim responsibility for Nairobi mall murders
Al Shabaab claim responsibility for Nairobi mall murders PHOTO: Standard
Updated Saturday, September 21st 2013 at 22:00 GMT +3
By Bernard Oginga
Somalia’s terrorist group Al Shabaab has claimed responsibility for the attack at Westgate Shopping Mall in Nairobi. Through a message posted via a twitter account, the group said their action was a message to the Kenyan government to remove all its forces from Somalia. The group also claimed that their gunmen had killed more people than indicated by Kenya’s security organs.
Despite those claims Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph Ole Lenku said the government had not established who the attackers were.
Meanwhile the number of those killed is placed at 30 with over 50 injured.
More to follow
22 feared dead in Nairobi ‘s Westgate Shopping Mall terror attack
Updated Saturday, September 21st 2013 at 22:22 GMT +3
Emergency medical staff treated some of the wounded near the building’s entrance. [Photo: BBC]
By Cyrus Ombati
NAIROBI; KENYA: At least 22 people are feared to have died and 50 injured at the Westgate Shopping Mall terror attack Westlands, Nairobi.
The incident that occurred on Saturday afternoon when police and gunmen exchanged fire.
Nairobi police chief Benson Kibue said this was a terrorist attack and that there are likely no more than 10 terrorists involved, as gunfire continues to be exchanged.
Security officers have cordoned off the area and advised the public to keep off.
Inspector General of Police David Kimaiyo is at the scene and leading the operation to rescue people holed up at the mall. He is set to issue a statement on the happenings at Westgate Mall.
The Interior ministry says they have dispatched air surveillance and have confirmed that the gunmen were armed criminals.
According to BBC, police officers arrived about a half an hour after about five armed assailants stormed the building.
Dutch embassy employee Rob Vandijk told AP that he had been eating at a restaurant in the centre when gunmen threw hand grenades inside the building.
Kenya Police reports that evacuation at the mall is underway and a few hostages have been rescued.