Kalonzo
Our Security; My Prayers go to the families of
those who lost their lives in today’s twin
grenade attacks and quick recovery to those
injured. We must arrest these cowardly attacks
at all cost.
William Samoei Ruto
I am saddened by the cowardly spate of
violent attacks on innocent Kenyans in both
Nairobi and Mombasa.
Our security team is working round the clock
to bring the perpetrators of this heinous and
cowardly act to book. When caught they will
face the law.
The Government is committed to ensuring
the security of all Kenyans. We shall continue
to do everything within our powers to
protect lives and property.
Security of Kenyans is first and foremost the
responsibility of this Government. I also urge
the public to assist our security agencies
with any information regarding any criminal
elements.
UHURU KENYATTA
Last night, innocent civilians were targeted
yet again by terrorists in twin attacks in
Mombasa. Four deaths have been confirmed
in this heinous attack. My heart goes out to
the families of the bereaved. My Government
will give them every support.
I must thank the emergency services, the
police, and ordinary Kenyans, who reacted to
the attacks with exemplary compassion and
composure.
Since independence, Kenyans have enjoyed
freedom of worship and religion. Kenyans of
different faiths have lived together in peace
throughout our history. The terrorists would
like a war of religion, bringing to an end our
history of tolerance. This country will not
allow it. The terrorists will be treated as the
vicious criminals they are, and our tradition
of easy coexistence will be maintained.
The terrorists wish to see us despairing and
divided. They will be disappointed. My
government’s pursuit of extremists and their
agents will continue; under law, it will be
intensified. Those who chose to murder
innocents will be defeated.
Let me commend the security agencies for
their persistence. They have already thwarted
a number of attempted attacks. They will
receive the support that they need to keep us
safe.
Kenyans can help the government’s effort to
bring the perpetrators to justice by
remaining calm and vigilant, and by assisting
the police and the security agencies with
information.
God bless you all.
