Secretary of State John Kerry who is visiting Kenya commemorated the victims of 1998 Kenya US embassy attack and other present terror victims on Monday.
In the solemn occasion, John Kerry laid a wreath for the victims of the deadly 1998 Kenya US embassy attack
that led to the death of hundreds of people.
Kerry also offered condolences to families and friends of the 148 people, mainly students, massacred at a Kenyan university last month.
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He offered American support in the fight against increasing terror threats emanating out of Somalia.
His trip to the African country coincides with improving United States- Kenyan ties and sets the stage for President Barack Obama’s visit this summer.
The twin embassy attacks in Nairobi- 1998 Kenya US embassy and the Tanzanian capital of Dar-Es-Salaam killed 224 people.
Al Qaeda claimed responsibility for the twin attacks, and went ahead to carry out an even deadliear Sept. 11 attacks against the United States.
The attack at Garissa University College was conducted by al Qaeda linked al Shabaab group who are based in Somalia.
John Kerry said Americans and Kenyans have the power to fight back with the strengthened military force combined with unity between the two allies.
Earlier, he addressed the embassy’s current staff, which includes several employees that survived the 1998 Kenya US embassy attack 17 years ago.
Previewing President Barack Obama’s scheduled trip here in July, John Kerry met later Monday with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta to discuss important topics.
