Kenyan Forces Eliminate All Attackers Storming Nairobi Hotel, President Declares Victory

Kenyan Forces Eliminate All Attackers Storming Nairobi Hotel, President Declares Victory

Emergency at DusitD2: Kenyan Security Forces Vanquish the Fighters

What Went Down

In the hustle‑and‑bustle of Nairobi’s downtown, the DusitD2 cluster—home to five thriving multinational offices and a swanky hotel—was hit by a brutal attack. Al Shabaab members stormed the compound, launched a parking‑lot bomb, and detonated a suicide blast in the foyer. The heat‑up lasted roughly 20 hours, ending with a decisive security operation that swept every terrorist from the premises.

The Human Toll

Despite the threat, over 700 civilians were escorted to safety. Yet, at the price of 14 dead, the tragedy was all too real:

  • 11 KENYAN citizens
  • 1 AMERICAN
  • 1 BRITISH
  • Two victims remained unidentified

Picture this: a wedding dinner, a corporate lunch, an office break—everything came to a brutal halt when one At Secret Garden noodles on the table froze mid‑supper, a reminder that grief can hit the most ordinary of moments.

Who Was Involved?

Guards rattled into action after the first blast at 3 PM local time (8 PM Singapore time). CCTV found at least four attackers, all of whom were dealt with in a coordinated, relentless armoured assault.

The Rescues and Reactions

For two hours after the attack began, officers rescued a group of LG Electronics marketing execs from the building’s office. One colleague’s life was lost, found on the roof; the rest made it to safety.

Meanwhile, families waiting at the Chiromo morgue faced frustration: they were told bodies wouldn’t be seen until forensic evidence was analysed, a delay that only amplified the anguish of loss. One father, holding up a phone with the name “David”, cried out, “He’s gone, he’s gone,” as his mother wrapped a shawl around herself and wept.

International Stakes

The DusitD2 complex hosts offices for big-name corporations:

  • Colgate‑Palmolive
  • Reckitt Benckiser
  • Pernod Ricard
  • Dow Chemical
  • SAP

These sites serve thousands of expatriates, diplomats, aid workers, and business professionals—making Nairobi a vital hub for the region’s global players.

Trump Card: No More Terror

President Uhuru Kenyatta expressed a resolve that will see Kenya becoming an unwelcoming terrain for terrorist groups. “From every tool at our disposal, we will block the infiltration of enemy networks,” he declared, a vow echoing the nation’s determination to safeguard its citizens.

Moment of Silence

Even in the midst of recovery, a couple displayed a solemn gesture: an elderly pair arriving to the morgue bringing a freshly pressed suit for their son—an attempt to honor a life stolen by violence.

With Red Cross ambulances ready to circle, the path to healing runs parallel to the road Kenya is walking toward safety and unity. The nation will move forward, reinforced, not broken, acknowledging the weight of the tragedy while holding onto its resilient spirit.