21 years later, the survivors and families of those who perished in the August 7, 1998 bomb blast are convening at the Memorial Park in Nairobi to recall that dark ordeal.
The violent incident claimed the lives of over 200 people and left thousands maimed.
Two American Embassies; in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam, were destroyed with Osama Bin Laden, who at the time headed Al-Qaeda terrorist group, taking responsibility for the attack.
A must watch! This Wednesday 7th August 2019. A special on the commemoration of the August 7, 1998 bomb blast. Lest we forget! #TV47KE #MachoNaSautiYetu @SimonNGicharu @AmEugeneAnangwe pic.twitter.com/tAuJJDMmER
— TV 47 KENYA (@TV47KE) August 6, 2019
But 21 years down the line, some of the survivors are still appealing for help to carter for their treatment and even upkeep.
Aria mahutirio ni mutino wa Bomb Blast mwaka-ini wa 1998 kuuria thirikari imaririkane #KamemeNews pic.twitter.com/vDUtUO1MJS
— Kameme Tv (@KamemeTvKenya) August 7, 2019
Most people online have joined the families and survivors to recall that dark dark ordeal.
US Ambassador to Kenya, Kyle McCarter,has led the rest of the world in marking the 21st Anniversary by sending messages of encouragement to the families and assuring the citizens on how the country is keeping vigilant to combat such act of terrorism.
Remembering those who perished 21 yrs ago in Nairobi & Dar es salam when the embassies were bombed. The face of evil, terrorism, was revealed that day. For peace & freedom we stand strong & remain vigilant today. pic.twitter.com/nj4e71GKMW
— Ambassador Kyle McCarter (@USAmbKenya) August 7, 2019
Sad events that shaped Kenya #USEmbassy bombing pic.twitter.com/JdjBN9lugz
— Being Charlie 🇰🇪 (@BeingCharlie) August 7, 2019
The famous businessman Chris Kirubi has on his side stated that Kenya still bears the marks of that deadly bomb blast that really traumatized the entire nation.
Kenya still bears the scars of the fateful bomb blast that happened exactly 19 years ago today. We pray for Kenya 🇰🇪 https://t.co/BRDlYBVrVE pic.twitter.com/pQZOJb3kDX
— Chris Kirubi (@CKirubi) August 7, 2017
In July 25, 2015 the then US President Barrack Obama laid a wreath at Memorial Park in Nairobi in honour of those who perished due to that deadly attack.
This just states how immense the attack was on both Kenyan and Tanzanian soil.