24.9.13
H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta,
President of the Republic of Kenya,
NAIROBI.
I
have received with shock and anger the devastating news of tragic terrorist
attack at the Westgate Shopping Centre in Westlands, Nairobi, on 21st
September, 2013 and claimed 59 innocent lives, more than 175 injured and many
more in traumatic condition.
During
this time of grief, I wish, on behalf of the Government and people of the
United Republic of Tanzania and indeed on my own behalf, to convey our deepest
condolences to you and through you to the Government and People of the Republic
of Kenya as well as bereave families who have been robbed of their loved ones
by this heinous attack. I also send our prayer and sympathy for the speed
recovery, comfort, courage and consolation of all those affected by this
horrendous attack.
This
attack not only aimed at bringing fear and hatred among Kenyans, but also to deviate
the Government of Kenya from fulfilling its international obligation to support
peace processes on the continent. In this respect, this cowardly and senseless attack
on innocent people must be condemned by all peace loving people in no an
uncertain terms.
We
are convinced that under your able leadership, the Government of Kenya will
leave no stone unturned and bring the perpetrators to justice as it has been
done before. The Government and people of the United Republic of Tanzania stand
together with the people of Kenya during this trying moment. My Government
pledge our unreserved support to the Kenyan Government in working together to fight
the scourge of terrorism in all its forms.
Please
accept, Your Excellency the assurances of my highest consideration.
Jakay Mrisho Kikwete
PRESIDENT
OF THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
