This archive report was first published on 31 July 2019.
On Wednesday, the Dusitd2 Hotel on Riverside Drive in Westlands, Nairobi, will reopen its doors, marking a significant milestone in the city's resilience in the face of terror.
The hotel, which was closed for renovations after the January 15 attack by Al-Shaabab militants that left 21 people dead, has enhanced its security measures and retrained its staff.
"During the time of our closure, we have taken time to train our staff in various aspects including customer service in line with the global Dusit Hotels and Resorts. In order to reinforce the safety of our guests, we have also enhanced security measures right from the entrance of the 14 Riverside Complex," the hotel stated last month.
On the day of the attack, six employees of the hotel lost their lives, but the reopening is seen as a testament to Kenyans' determination not to be cowed by terrorists.
Following the attack, hundreds of volunteers donated blood to victims, and online taxi-hailing service Uber offered free trips to health facilities. A woman also served meals to rescuers and security forces from a van outside the hotel complex.
President Uhuru Kenyatta captured the spirit of Kenyans during this tragic incident, saying, "For every act of evil that led to injury, there were a dozen acts of compassion, overflowing patriotism and individual courage."
During the reopening, several high-profile delegates, including Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala, are expected to attend.
