• There were simulated explosions, smoke, blank gunfire, fire, and traffic disruptions in the areas surrounding the embassy and Rosslyn Academy.
• The drill caused panic in the area as some mistook it for a real attack.
Special Program for Embassy Augmentation and Response (SPEAR) team arrive at the scene of simulation terror attack at a learning facility during a Joint Readiness Exercise (JRE) conducted by Kenya and United States to build counter terrorism capabilities at the outskirts of US Embassy, Nairobi on October 30, 2021./ANDREW KASUKU
The US Embassy in Nairobi held a Joint Readiness Exercise attended by representatives from the Kenyan government and the US Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security.
A team acting as terrorists arrive to stage an attack at a learning facility during a Joint Readiness Exercise (JRE) conducted by Kenya and United States to build counter terrorism capabilities at the outskirts of US Embassy, Nairobi on October 30, 2021./ANDREW KASUKU
There were simulated explosions, smoke, blank gunfire, fire, and traffic disruptions in the areas surrounding the embassy and Rosslyn Academy.
This is a regular exercise to ensure the security agencies are ready for any such real situation.
The moment a mannequin that had been set up to act as suicide bomber explodes when 'terrorists' gained access to a learning facility during a simulation attack at a learning facility during a Joint Readiness Exercise (JRE) conducted by Kenya and United States to build counter terrorism capabilities at the outskirts of US Embassy, Nairobi on October 30, 2021/ANDREW KASUKU
Embassy spokesman Andrew Veveiros said the exercise is aimed at making sure the security agencies are ready for various situations.
“This is the sixth exercise and we continue to work with Kenya in ensuring safety and security of all. It is a depiction of a possible real situation,” he said.
Casualties shot and injured by the 'terrorists' as they gained access to a learning facility lie on the ground during a simulation attack when Kenya and United States conducted a Joint Readiness Exercise (JRE) to build counter terrorism capabilities at the outskirts of US Embassy, Nairobi on October 30, 2021/ANDREW KASUKU
The exercise started with “suspected terrorists” attacking the gate of the school with a suicide bomber detonating before they accessed therein for their mission.
This was preceded by explosions and gunshots for a while.
Special Program for Embassy Augmentation and Response (SPEAR) team arrive at the scene of simulation terror attack at a learning facility during a Joint Readiness Exercise (JRE) conducted by Kenya and United States to build counter terrorism capabilities at the outskirts of US Embassy, Nairobi on October 30, 2021/ANDREW KASUKU
Then there were responses from various agencies including security, ambulances and hospitals.
The drill caused panic in the area as some mistook it for a real attack.
Special Program for Embassy Augmentation and Response (SPEAR) team arrive at the scene of simulation terror attack at a learning facility during a Joint Readiness Exercise (JRE) conducted by Kenya and United States to build counter terrorism capabilities at the outskirts of US Embassy, Nairobi on October 30, 2021/ANDREW KASUKU
Kenya has been a victim of various terror-related attacks in the past that left many dead and injured.
In some of the incidents, the agencies’ response was poor and led to more deaths and destruction. There was poor coordination.
A member of Special Program for Embassy Augmentation and Response (SPEAR) team at the scene of simulation terror attack during a Joint Readiness Exercise (JRE) conducted by Kenya and United States to build counter terrorism capabilities at the outskirts of US Embassy, Nairobi on October 30, 2021/ANDREW KASUKU
The drill is part of efforts to ensure a coordinated response from the agencies.
Edited by D Tarus
A man who suffered injuries during a simulation terror attack is evacuated for medical attention during a Joint Readiness Exercise (JRE) conducted by Kenya and United States to build counter terrorism capabilities at the outskirts of US Embassy, Nairobi on October 30, 2021/ANDREW KASUKURemains of an exploded mannequin that had been set up to act as suicide bomber when 'terrorists' gained access to a learning facility during a simulation attack at a learning facility during a Joint Readiness Exercise (JRE) conducted by Kenya and United States to build counter terrorism capabilities at the outskirts of US Embassy, Nairobi on October 30, 2021/ANDREW KASUKU
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