MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE
PRESS RELEASE
The National Council of Churches of Kenya have with great sadness followed the hostage incident at Westgate Shopping Mall. We are especially sorrowed that so many innocent Kenyans have lost their lives following this unfortunate incident.
In this regard, we join the nation in sending our heartfelt condolences to all the families and friends who lost their loved ones. . May God, the creator of humanity, give you consolation and comfort. Let your hearts be encouraged by the words of Isaiah 53: 4 “Surely he took our infirmities and carried our sorrows”.
Our hearts are also in pain because of the scores who were hurt in this senseless violence. May the God of all mercies grant you quick recovery from the physical, emotional and psychological wounds that were inflicted on you..
The NCCK thanks all Kenyan security agents who gallantly moved in to rescue hundreds of Kenyans who had been taken hostage by the gunmen at the Westgate Shopping Mall. We also thank all the emergency response staff who played a role in saving the lives of the injured.
The NCCK also condemns this attack with the strongest terms possible, and it is our prayer that God will bring His divine justice on the perpetrators of this heinous crime.
Finally, we rally all our member churches to dedicate time tomorrow to pray for the bereaved, the injured, the affected and indeed the greater nation. .
May God bless Kenya. May God protect all Kenyans.
Released on 21st September 2013 at Nairobi.
Rev Canon Peter Karanja
General Secretary
