February 1st, 2009. Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi sent a message of condolence to his Kenyan counterpart, H.E. Moses Wetangula, on the tragic accident of petrol tanker explosion in Molo district. The Following is the full text of the message:
I learned with great shock that a petrol tanker explosion took place in Molo district and caused heavy casualties. On behalf of the Chinese Government, and in my own name, I would like to extend sincere sympathy and solicitude to Your Excellency, and through Your Excellency, to the injured and the relatives of the deceased and express deep condolences to the deceased.
