Having learned lessons from 2013 Westgate attack, Kenyans demonstrated one of the best terror response in history and handled the situation more professional than it was witnessed.
From the victims, security agents, government and health officers, no doubt they made Al Shaabab less happy then they did during 2013.
However, there are those who were still caught on the wrong side of the terror attack and flopped in a way it angered Kenyans.
On the other good side, other Kenyans actually went beyond their duties and impressed Kenyans with their urge to support and save lives
Here are top 10 heroes during the deadly attack that claimed 14 lives and left hundreds injured.
Westgate Hero
An Israeli national living in Kenya, took matters into his own hands and saved dozens of victims from the Dasit D2 hotel.
A good samaritan script he used in 2013 during Westgate attack.
City Mum serving tea
City Mum, generous with a big heart for love, deserved a trophy for waking up early morning and serving tea to the rescue guys.
Bon Khalwale
EX Ikolomani MP and Senator for Kakamega county had one of his daughter trapped in the complex that was under attack.
However he remained calm and relied on security officers to deal with the situation.
Good enough he denied to reveal crucial details of the hideout of his daughter which could have endangered her together with her fellows
Henry Githaiga
Just like Boni Khalwale, Henry who had just escaped unhurt denied and made it clear to press that he was not going to share vital info that would compromise police operations
Press team
For once again, Press Team proved that life was more vital then breaking news.
We saw a good number of journalists put down their tools and help the victims from danger
Social media influencers
As opposed to escalating the events and fueling more drama, social media was cools and was more of positive minded and helping in nature rather than causing panic and spreading fake propaganda
Victims
Despite being terrified, offered more support for the rescue team, and demonstrated maturing during the escape mission.
Ron Ngéno’s son
When his dad posted that he was trapped inside the complex under siege, the son replied and assured him that he will be set free.
He was later freed before the following morning
Local media
Local media focused on help rather than reporting on the extend of the attack.
The provided crucial info such as blood donation centres, safety centres and help line numbers
They also brought on experts who talked and focused on national building after the attack rather than pointing fingers.
UoN Students
After being mobilised by their student leaders, they moved quick and throngged into blood donation centres bearing in mind that rescue centres such as Kenyatta National Hospital and MP SHAH Hospital was close to their residence.
