Proposed Measures to Reduce Human Suffering After Terrorist Attack: Lessons from the 1998 Bomb Blast of the American Embassy Building in Nairobi, Kenya
Abstract
The bomb blast, which rocked the US Embassy building in the center of Nairobi City, was executed by terrorists associated with Osama Bin Laden on 7th August 1998. Detailed account of what happened after the blast has been given by Mathenge et al, 1998. In this paper, lessons learnt after three years since the blast took place have been assessed. The review of the impacts of the blast provides good background for the assessment. Footprints of the blast since 1998 have been identified, thus setting stage for detailed assessment of the lessons learnt. Although the lessons call for urgent national action to counter future disasters, a number of constraints for such an action have been identified. In conclusion, the paper proposes recommendations for cost-effective way forward to ensure that Kenya is more prepared for any future disaster than it was in 1998.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADP013415
Entities
People
- Gabriel M. Mailu
- Virginia W. Mathenge
Organizations
- Ministry of Education, Science and Technology