Kenyan Court Delivers Heavy Sentences to al Shabaab Aiders

In a significant judicial move, a Kenyan court on Thursday sentenced two men to three decades behind bars for their role in aiding a deadly 2019 al Shabaab attack on a Nairobi hotel and office complex, which resulted in the death of 21 individuals.

Hussein Mohammed Abdile and Mohamed Abdi Ali, who were convicted in May for facilitation and conspiracy to commit terrorism, were found guilty of supporting the attackers by providing forged identity cards and financial assistance.

Judge Diana Mochache highlighted the critical role Abdile and Ali played, stating the attack might not have succeeded without their involvement. Meanwhile, the convicted individuals maintain their innocence and have 14 days to file an appeal.

(With inputs from agencies.)