72-Year-Old Kenyan Appeals to President-Elect Trump Over 1998 Embassy Attack
George Nginge, a 72-year-old Kenyan who was 45 at the time of the 1998 U.S. Embassy bombing in Nairobi, has been advocating for compensation for himself and other victims for 27 years. On December 3, 2024, Nginge, leading a group of survivors, appealed to President-elect Donald Trump to address their plight. He emphasized the need for the U.S. government to consider the suffering of Kenyan victims, stating, “We want to ask President-elect Donald Trump to think about the American friends who were injured in the bombing incident; he can ask Congress to think about the issue of compensation to Kenyan friends.”
Nginge sustained severe injuries in the attack, including the loss of his ability to walk without crutches and significant damage to his genitals. He expressed frustration over the lack of support from both the Kenyan and U.S. governments, noting, “We have tried for years to move from office to office including that of the President. Finally, the American Embassy told us that the problem is with our government.”
The bombing, attributed to al-Qaeda, resulted in over 200 deaths and thousands of injuries. While U.S. citizens received compensation, Kenyan victims have faced challenges in obtaining similar support. Nginge’s appeal highlights the ongoing struggle for justice and recognition of the Kenyan victims’ suffering
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72-Year-Old Kenyan Appeals to President-Elect Trump Over 1998 Embassy Attack
