The Star made a compilation of pictures from activities wrapping up the week.
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.
Ruto in the US
President William Ruto held a meeting with the US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. The talks happened on the sidelines of the ongoing78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States.
Security
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki inaugurated Awkichatis GSU camp in Silale Camp, Tiaty Constituency in Baringo County.
He directed security agencies to apprehend all persons, including political and community leaders who are found inciting, orchestrating, or funding violence.
Commemorating Westgate attack
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.
Field Marshal Muthoni Kirima laid to rest
Gachagua led Kenyans in paying the last respects to Mau Mau veteran, Field Marshal Muthoni Kirima.
Muthoni, who served as the late freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi's personal assistant in the struggle for liberation, passed on September 5 aged 92.
Sports
Kenya has struck a deal with the NBA for the construction of a sports arena in Nairobi.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja made the announcement.
The county boss who is in the US as part of President William Ruto's entourage at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, said the National Basketball Association will be in the country in November.
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.US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken greets President William Ruto on the sidelines of the ongoing 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States on September 21, 2023.President William Ruto having a chat with IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva in New York City on September 20, 2023 President William Ruto with IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva in New York City on September 20, 2023 Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua paying his last respects to the mother of Vice Chief of Defence Forces Lieutenant Jonah Mwangi, Mama Teresia Wangechi on September 23, 2023President William Ruto witnesses Sports CS Ababu Namwamba signs deal with NBA officials on the construction of a sports arena in Nairobi, September 22, 2023.Kenya's delegation led by President William Ruto at the NBA headquarters in New York on Friday, September 22, 2023.Two men push a cart full of plastic bottles along Likoni road, Nairobi. The single use bottles get resold per KG creating employment opportunities for the youth amidst tough economic times. September 20, 2023A GSU officer salutes Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki at the newly opened Awkichatis GSU camp in Silale Camp, Tiaty Constituency on September 22, 2023A Passersby shares a light moment with an ice cream vendor outside Uhuru park. Warm weather has started being experienced across the country following season of short rains and chilly weather. September 20, 2023.Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki at the Inauguration of the Awkichatis GSU camp in Silale Camp, Tiaty Constituency on September 22, 2023Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki being gifted honey and shuka at the newly opened Awkichatis GSU camp in Silale Camp, Tiaty Constituency on September 22, 2023Hawkers continue encroaching footpaths along Nairobi CBD making it hard for pedestrians to across various points, this being despite being given specific selling hours as of 5pm. September 20, 2023.A PSV matatu with transport charges displayed on top awaits to fill passengers at Odeon within Nairobi CBD. Earlier in the week matatu owners sacco announced a fare increment following the rise of fuel prices in the country. September 20, 2023A man cycles past a jacaranda tree which is in season. The tree is famously known for displaying its flowers only twice a year during summer. September 20, 2023/
