As a country, we’ve paid a heavy price but can’t afford to yield to terrorists

One of the terrorists who was gunned down by police during the attack at Dusit Hotel in Nairobi.

A lot of things may be horrifying but Tuesday’s terror attack in Nairobi really was. Indeed, the attack at DusitD2 hotel complex proved that terrorists and their activities are erratic and unpredictable.

True to what American veteran Jim Mattis once said, no war is over until the enemy says so. After a lull of four years, the Al Shabaab returned, killed 21 people and maimed others. But one thing is clear. The attack left us stronger in will and spirit. It proved that despite our shortcomings, we are a one strong-willed people whose unity is enduring. Without question, Kenya is a target and will remain so due to its immense regional importance to the international community.