Press statement by First Lady Margaret Kenyatta on Westgate mall attacks

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta has condemned the attack on shoppers and staff at the Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi’s Westlands area.

The first lady while describing the act as “ lowly and cruel ” said that the government stands with those affected during the moment of grief and sorrow. “ I also join the people of Kenya to thank those who have been selfless and strong for those affected by today’s tragedy. By assisting in rescuing, treating, reassuring and comforting the afflicted, you have been heroic in a touching, unforgettable way. ,” Mrs Kenyatta said.

I have learnt and followed with deep sadness the events a WestGate Mall this afternoon.

I cannot imagine the grief of those who have lost their loved ones and the anxiety of those whose family members are injured or missing. But with my family, I join all Kenyans in prayer and to offer words of comfort and encouragement.

I pray for divine consolation and reassurance for the bereaved, and for the quick recovery of the injured.

Families always have people out engaged in various activities, and we always pray for their safety, expecting to meet them afterwards.

Terrorists violate this expectation with their lowly and cruel acts. As a daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend, what happened today is heartbreaking.

It is more painful than words can tell and more heartless than humanly imaginable. I share the outrage of the people of Kenya at this assault on our society and values. It should never happen to anyone, anywhere.

I join Kenyans in full solidarity, not only to relieve the pain of those affected, but also to help return our lives to normalcy as soon as possible.

Our courage, compassion, selflessness and goodwill have defied their evil designs. As a society, we are wounded and we weep; but as a nation, we must rise and prevail.

I encourage all Kenyans to do what they can to relieve the pain and anxiety of the affected and their families. Let us be there for each other.

I also join the people of Kenya to thank those who have been selfless and strong for those affected by today’s tragedy. By assisting in rescuing, treating, reassuring and comforting the afflicted, you have been heroic in a touching, unforgettable way.

Please keep up all the good work. Let us all continue to donate blood at the hospital to help the injured and to pray for them, and for our country.

God bless you.

God bless Kenya

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