One month on, the details that continue to emerge on the Westgate attack are confounding. It is becoming clear that rather than engage in a sober and objective investigation into what exactly happened, we are being treated to side shows in an attempt to obscure our failings. An event of the magnitude of Westgate attack cannot be wished away. Many people were injured and many others lost their lives in an attack that could have been prevented with more diligence. This is not only a cause of grief but also of anger and embarrassment especially as emerging details indicate that the rescue operation could have been handled better and the saga brought to a close much sooner. It is unacceptable that one of the most wanted terrorists could have lived freely amongst us after being arrested and then released in very questionable circumstances. It is also unacceptable that one month after the attack, we still dont know with certainty how many terrorists attacked us and their whereabouts. As I stated earlier, Kenyans are owed the truth on this attack. As such, any efforts to uncover the truth must be treated with seriousness and handled with meticulous attention to detail. It is therefore unfortunate for some to make conclusive remarks exonerating individuals of wrong doing while investigations are yet to be completed. The Presidential inquiry should commence as a matter of urgency. The investigations must also be conducted in a manner that inspires public confidence. The truth must be allowed to come out. For this to happen, we must allow the flow of information on Westgate attack. In this regard, I find the threats issued to journalists exposing the failures of our security agencies absurd and discouraging. A free press is critical for our democracy to flourish. As patriotic citizens, we must also require of the government a thorough investigation and those found to have played a part in destroying our national pride brought to account. Without knowing the truth we will not be able to ensure that such an event does not recur. We must let the truth emerge. Peter Kenneth
Posted on: Sat, 26 Oct 2013 07:53:14 +0000
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