"Today I visited Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers injured during an abortive Al Shabaab raid to a military camp at Baure in Lamu County at the Defence Forces Memorial Hospital, Nairobi. I wished them quick recovery. Kenya will not be intimidated by cowards who choose soft targets instead of fighting on the war front. They are seeking to intimidate us as a nation but we will not agree. We will fight them fiercely.
I call on all Kenyans to stand united to defeat an enemy who seeks to impose a different code of life in the country. We are a nation that appreciates and recognizes the rights of every individual and their freedom of worship. We will not allow any person to force on us a way of life that is not ours. Kenya is involved in Somalia under African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) at the request of African Union and will continue with the mission to support the stabilization of the Horn of Africa country.
I commend our gallant KDF soldiers for their commitment to defend the country and I assure them of total support as they execute their duties. We appreciate the good work that you do. We recognize that as you safeguard our country, each and every moment you are putting your lives in danger and risks so that Kenyans can be safe.
We are here to support you, to show our gratitude for the work you do and to tell you that millions of Kenyans hold you in high regard and are grateful for the continued work that you do to defend our country from criminals."
