Kenyan leader condemns terror attack in France

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday condemned terror attack which took place on Thursday night in Nice, France, killing at least 84 people.

Kenyatta said in a statement issued in Nairobi that Kenya will do everything to defend the course of democracy by defeating terrorism which has brought hatred and division between peoples.

"The thoughts and prayers of Kenyans go out to all the victims of last night's attacks in Nice, to their loved ones, and to France. May they find the strength to bear this loss," Kenyatta said.

A truck drove into a crowd at Bastille Day ceremonies late Thursday in Nice, France, killing dozens of people.

Reports said at least 10 children are among the dead following the "cowardly and barbaric" atrocity that left at least one British national among the many injured. Officials fear the death toll will rise.

Victims had been watching fireworks on the beach and were walking down a promenade, either back home or to their cars.

Kenyatta said increased terror attacks appear to have been motivated by the same evil ideology that has inspired equally vile attacks in Kenya.

"As a friend and ally of France, and as a nation that has suffered the same evil that was visited on France yesterday (Thursday), Kenya stands ready to support France in this time of sorrow and grief," he said.

"Together, we will do everything we can to defend the cause of democracy, and to defeat the terrorism that brings nothing but hatred and division between peoples."

French President Francois Hollande said the country's state of emergency which was set to end on July 26 will be extended by three months after the attack in Nice. Endit