This archive report was first published on 6 January 2020.
On January 5, 2020, Al Shabaab terrorists launched a deadly attack on the Camp Simba army base in Manda Bay, Lamu, killing three US nationals.
The US Department of Defense confirmed the attack, stating that one US service member and two contractors were killed during the early morning assault.
The victims' names have not been released as part of the next of kin notification procedure, with the US asking everyone to respect the families' privacy during this difficult time.
Two members of the Department of Defense were injured but are currently in a stable condition and being evacuated.
US Africa Command vowed to pursue those responsible for the attack and al-Shabaab, which seeks to harm Americans and US interests.
Al-Shabab claimed there were 17 U.S. casualties, nine Kenyan soldiers killed, and seven aircraft destroyed, but these claims have been dismissed by both the US and KDF.
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) repulsed the attack, killing five terrorists and recovering their bodies.
