How many people died at Westgate Mall in Kenya?

67 people
At least 67 people died in the assault by al-Shabab on the Westgate shopping complex in the capital, Nairobi. The state said the four militants who carried out the attack were found dead in the shopping centre’s rubble.

What happened Westgate?

At least 67 people died when suspected militants attacked the Westgate mall in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, in September 2013. The attack sparked a four-day siege in which large parts of the shopping centre were destroyed.

Did they loot Westgate Mall?

Segments of CCTV footage have emerged which appear to show Kenyan security forces looting goods during last month’s siege of the Westgate mall. In the footage, some Kenyan soldiers can be seen carrying white shopping bags, while others appear to take white boxes from a mobile phone store.

How has terrorism affected Kenya?

In recent years, several terrorist attacks have occurred in Kenya causing injury, deaths of both citizens and tourists and destruction of property. Frequent and increased intensity of attacks led to Kenya’s military intervention in Somalia in 2011 to forestall further attacks.

Were Westgate terrorists killed?

On 21 September 2013, four masked gunmen attacked the Westgate shopping mall, an upscale mall in Nairobi, Kenya. There are conflicting reports about the number killed in the attack, since part of the mall collapsed due to a fire that started during the siege….Victims.

When was Westgate attacked?

September 21, 2013Westgate shopping mall shooting / Start date

Is it safe in Kenya?

Exercise increased caution in Kenya due to crime, terrorism, and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

When Westgate was attacked?

Was Roodepoort looted?

A few shopping centres were closed for business in and around Roodepoort, Gauteng, on Tuesday amid growing concerns over the spate of looting incidents in the province. City Press has learnt that a Sunshine Cash & Carry outlet in the far western town was looted on Monday.

Who bombed the US embassy in Kenya?

Mohammed Sadeek Odeh and Mohammed Rashed Daoud al-Owhali were arrested in Kenya within 20 days of the bombings and rendered to the U.S. shortly thereafter. Both were convicted for their roles in the bombing and sentenced to life in prison in October 2001. In September 1998, Mamdouh Mahmud Salim was arrested in Germany.

Is Kenya safer than South Africa?

For major cities in those countries you get more relevant data by specifying cities….Crime Comparison Between Kenya and South Africa.

Is Kenya poor or rich?

Kenya is a lower-middle income economy. Although Kenya’s economy is the largest and most developed in eastern and central Africa, 16.1% (2025/2026) of its population lives below the international poverty line. This severe poverty is mainly caused by economic inequality, government corruption and health problems.