Kenya Commemorates 8 Years Since the Westgate Mall Terror Attack
Kenya is today commemorating 8 years after the Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi, was attacked by Al-Shabaab terrorists on September 21st, 2013.
Christine Juma 
In the attack, four masked gunmen walked into Westgate mall and laid a cowardly attack on unarmed shoppers. As a result, innocent lives were taken and several people injured.
According to the records, 67 people died, almost 200 more were injured, and hundreds were directly affected.
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In accordance to mark this day, a successful, United States Embassy in Nairobi Tweeted a pot on their social media page to remember the departed souls.
Westgate Mall being attacked by Terrorists on September 21st, 2013. PHOTOTWITTER
“Today marks 8 years of the Westgate Shopping Mall terrorist attack which killed 67 innocent people and wounded some 200. Our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed and injured. We continue to stand with Kenya to build a more secure, peaceful world”.
Today marks 8 years of the Westgate Shopping Mall terrorist attack which killed 67 innocent people and wounded some 200. Our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed and injured. We continue to stand with Kenya to build a more secure, peaceful world. pic.twitter.com/z5GLUAEn5a
— U.S. Embassy Nairobi (@USEmbassyKenya) September 21, 2021
