[PHOTOS] Emotions as Kenya marks 10 years since Westgate attack

Ten years later, the wounds are still fresh in the hearts of the victims.

In Summary
  • As the country marks ten years since the attack, police have assured Kenyans of enhanced security at various places.
  • Police headquarters said they had enhanced operations to disrupt any form of insecurity related to a similar attack.
Private security regulatory Authority Director General Fazul Mohamed lay wreath of flower at Westgate Mall entrance during the 10th anniversary after terror group attacked the mall leaving over 70 people dead on September 21, 2023.
Private security regulatory Authority Director General Fazul Mohamed lay wreath of flower at Westgate Mall entrance during the 10th anniversary after terror group attacked the mall leaving over 70 people dead on September 21, 2023.
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No one would love to find themselves or members of their families in a situation that took place on September 21, 2013, at Westgate Shopping Mall in Westlands that killed at least 70 people.

Ten years later, the wounds are still fresh in the hearts of the victims.

As the country marks ten years since the attack, police have assured Kenyans of enhanced security at various places.

Westgate Mall in Westlands, Nairobi on September 21,2023. Kenya marks 10 years since the terror group attacked the mall living over 70 people dead.
Westgate Mall in Westlands, Nairobi on September 21,2023. Kenya marks 10 years since the terror group attacked the mall living over 70 people dead.
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Police headquarters said they had enhanced operations to disrupt any form of insecurity related to a similar attack.

The operation has incorporated private security guards who are now apparently trained on how to detect and report many forms of crimes including terrorism for action.

Nairobi, police boss Adamson Bungei said they have planned to enhance security accordingly.

A private security group showcased their training and laid a wreath at the entrance of the mall.

Private security officers parades outside Westgate Mall Nairobi ahead of the 10th anniversary after the attack by Somali based terror group Al-Shabaab on September 21, 2023.
Private security officers parades outside Westgate Mall Nairobi ahead of the 10th anniversary after the attack by Somali based terror group Al-Shabaab on September 21, 2023.
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Westgate Mall in Westlands, Nairobi on September 21,2023. Kenya marks 10 years since the terror group attacked the mall living over 70 people dead.
Westgate Mall in Westlands, Nairobi on September 21,2023. Kenya marks 10 years since the terror group attacked the mall living over 70 people dead.
Image: ENOS TECHE
Westgate Mall in Westlands, Nairobi on September 21,2023. Kenya marks 10 years since the terror group attacked the mall living over 70 people dead.
Westgate Mall in Westlands, Nairobi on September 21,2023. Kenya marks 10 years since the terror group attacked the mall living over 70 people dead.
Image: ENOS TECHE
Private security officers parades outside Westgate Mall Nairobi ahead of the 10th anniversary after the attack by terror group Al-Shabaab on September 21, 2023.
Private security officers parades outside Westgate Mall Nairobi ahead of the 10th anniversary after the attack by terror group Al-Shabaab on September 21, 2023.
Image: ENOS TECHE
Private Security Workers Union lay wreath of flower during the 10th anniversary of the Westgate after attack by terror group killing over 70 people including private security officers manning the mall on September 21, 2023.
Private Security Workers Union lay wreath of flower during the 10th anniversary of the Westgate after attack by terror group killing over 70 people including private security officers manning the mall on September 21, 2023.
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IRG security officers guarding Westgate Mall showcases security preparedness by Private security providers during the 10th anniversary of the Westgate attack on September 21,2023.
IRG security officers guarding Westgate Mall showcases security preparedness by Private security providers during the 10th anniversary of the Westgate attack on September 21,2023.
Image: ENOS TECHE
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