KENYA: KCCB joins in to support and solidarity to Westgate terror victims
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| Bishop David (center) with Red Cross chairman (right) |
Following the Saturday attack at Nairobi’s Westgate
mall, in which approximately 69 people died and over 175 injured; Kenyan
citizen came out in large numbers to donate blood which was urgently needed and
to also provide other basic necessities such as water, food and soft drinks to
the soldiers, police officers, journalist and other members of the public who
were assisting in the rescue operations at Westgate.
mall, in which approximately 69 people died and over 175 injured; Kenyan
citizen came out in large numbers to donate blood which was urgently needed and
to also provide other basic necessities such as water, food and soft drinks to
the soldiers, police officers, journalist and other members of the public who
were assisting in the rescue operations at Westgate.
Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishop (KCCB) under its
department of Caritas Kenya was not left behind. They donated the following
items to the
department of Caritas Kenya was not left behind. They donated the following
items to the
Kenya Red Cross Society at Uhuru Park in Nairobi:
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Blood bags – 1,000 Pieces
Blood bags – 1,000 Pieces
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Gloves – 10,000 Pieces
Gloves – 10,000 Pieces
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Bread – 500 Pieces
Bread – 500 Pieces
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Sodas – 1,200 Pieces
Sodas – 1,200 Pieces
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Glucose – 27.75 Kg
Glucose – 27.75 Kg
Rt. Rev. David Kamau led the delegation which
presented the items. In a message of solidarity to the president and the people
of Kenya, Bishop David said that KCCB and the Catholic Church in Kenya condoles the people of Kenya especially those who lost their
loved ones and friends in the Westgate hostage
Crisis.
presented the items. In a message of solidarity to the president and the people
of Kenya, Bishop David said that KCCB and the Catholic Church in Kenya condoles the people of Kenya especially those who lost their
loved ones and friends in the Westgate hostage
Crisis.
Below is the full content of the message he read on
behalf of KCCB:
behalf of KCCB:
RE: MESSAGE OF SOLIDARITY WITH THE
PRESIDENT AND THE PEOPLE OF KENYA
PRESIDENT AND THE PEOPLE OF KENYA
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) and the Catholic
Church in Kenya sends heartfelt condolences to the President and the people of
Kenya especially those who have lost loved ones and friends in the Westgate
hostage Crisis. It is a time of great pain and sorrow for all Kenyans as the
innocent people brutally lose their lives.
Church in Kenya sends heartfelt condolences to the President and the people of
Kenya especially those who have lost loved ones and friends in the Westgate
hostage Crisis. It is a time of great pain and sorrow for all Kenyans as the
innocent people brutally lose their lives.
As a Nation we share in the trauma of our brothers and sisters who
have lost their close relatives and the loved ones during the Westgate attack.
We are in solidarity with our brothers and sisters who have been injured in
this terrible tragedy and pray that the Almighty God grants them a quick
recovery.
have lost their close relatives and the loved ones during the Westgate attack.
We are in solidarity with our brothers and sisters who have been injured in
this terrible tragedy and pray that the Almighty God grants them a quick
recovery.
We condemn the unwarranted attacks on the helpless people and
residents of Kenya. We urge the government and its security forces to get to
the bottom of the matter and ensure justice is done.
residents of Kenya. We urge the government and its security forces to get to
the bottom of the matter and ensure justice is done.
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| Bishop David (left) reads the message of solidarity from KCCB |
We highly commend the Kenyan spirit as manifested in the unity and
solidarity that they continue to show to our brothers and sisters in need at
this trying time; the donation of blood and other charitable acts; the
sacrifices of those working in health services; all who have volunteered in any
way to save the lives of our brothers and sisters in danger; Let us keep the
spirit as we continue to pray for each other. We also commend the security
officers for their selfless service to the people.
solidarity that they continue to show to our brothers and sisters in need at
this trying time; the donation of blood and other charitable acts; the
sacrifices of those working in health services; all who have volunteered in any
way to save the lives of our brothers and sisters in danger; Let us keep the
spirit as we continue to pray for each other. We also commend the security
officers for their selfless service to the people.
We commend leadership offered by His Excellency, President and his
Government. The solidarity displayed by our leaders; this is a clear
demonstration of the spirit of solidarity at this time.
Government. The solidarity displayed by our leaders; this is a clear
demonstration of the spirit of solidarity at this time.
We appreciate the support of the foreign nations as they demonstrate
the spirit of solidarity with Kenya at this trying moment.
the spirit of solidarity with Kenya at this trying moment.
May the Lord of life grant eternal rest to our loved ones who have
lost their lives. May he console the bereaved, May he heal the injured.
lost their lives. May he console the bereaved, May he heal the injured.
May God bless Kenya and may He convert the hearts of the evil doers.
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Rt. Rev. Philip Anyolo
Vice Chairman
Source: AMECEA Social Communications and KCCB
