Sunday, 1 November 2026
Kenyan Digest

'We are extremely saddened' Dusit Hotel finally speaks out

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Emotional accounts of the experiences of those trapped during the suspected terror attack at 14 Riverside Drive continue to be shared online.

From friends to family members and Kenyans in general, the attack has caused grief.

Family and friends have been camping at the various mortuaries, to identify the bodies of their loved ones, as we all stand together as one to help salvage the situation where we can.

A civilian who witnessed the beginning of the attack spoke to Kiss100.co.ke narrating the ordeal.

Daniel Kiragu said, “We heard explosions and everyone was running, running, some were jumping over fences. The gunmen even shot some people at the entrance of the hotel.”

The President and government officials such as Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Internal Security, Matiangi spoke saying that the operation is over.

Dusit, the hotel where the attack took place have released their statement.

They have assured Kenyans that they are in talks with the local authorities to make sure all staff members and guest are accounted for.

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#Riversideattack: President Uhuru Kenyatta confirms 14 lives lost

Here is their statement:

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