Security forces praised as dozens missing

Members of security forces take cover at the scene where explosions and gunshots were heard at the Dusit hotel compound, in Nairobi. [Beverlyne Musili/Standard]

Fifty people are still missing following the terrorist attack on an upscale hotel and office complex in Nairobi.

At exactly 10.42am yesterday, Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i made his way into dusitD2 Nairobi, at the 14 Riverside Drive, the scene of Tuesday’s terror attack. The CS commended security forces for their quick response and efficiency in ending the siege.