According to reports originating from Nairobi, Lion Members spearheaded by some of the top brass leaders of Sub District 411A like Dr. Manoj Shah, Dr. S.P. Amin, Teja S. Kalsi, Dr. Manilal Dodhia were at the M.P. Shah Hospital to render quick medical and welfare assistance to the dead and injured victims of the terrorist attack.Reports indicate that 67 people were declared dead but other sources indicate 130 dead and more than 170 injured.
The Lions Clubs International Fund sent an emergency grant of US$ 10,000 or TShs. 16,000,000/= to meet the immediate expenses being incurred at the hospital which is headed by its Chairman Lion Dr. Manoj Shah.More donations were also flowing in.
The Multiple Council Chairman of District 411 (Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Seychelles) PDG Lion Polly K. Ndyarugahi said: "We have learnt with shock and disgust the killings at the Westgate Shopping Centre where many lives are said to have been lost by gunmen. It is a tragedy. We are with you as Lion Leaders, in sorrow and grief and pray for quick recovery of those injured."
PDG and Chairman of the Governors Council 411B (Tanzania-Uganda) Lion Satish Sharma said: " Our hats off to the great work carried out by the Lions Clubs of Nairobi Fraternity (of serving the injured people at M.P. Shah Hospital)."
IT & Bulletin Convenor, Lion Salim Suleimanji on behalf of this Governor's Blog, wrote: "Our sympathies to those who lost their dearest and nearest ones during the brutal attack."
Lion John Kwesiga, President of L.C. Entebbe in Uganda expressed condolence on behalf of his club to those who lost their loved ones.
The Public Relations Officer of Sub District 411B Lion Shofiuddin Babul said: "We salute the Lions in nairobi for providing humanitarian services. We are proud of being Lions and that we are always in the front line to give assistance during disaster events."
Story by Abdul Hai
Source from email letters and personal telephone calls.
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