Addressing the nation on Wednesday, Uhuru said the security operation ended at about 9.30am.
"...the security operation at Dusit is over and all the terrorists have been eliminated. As of this moment, we have confirmed that 14 innocent lives were lost with others injured," he said.
Kenyan policemen drive in their ruck as they arrive at the scene where explosions and gunshots were heard at the Dusit hotel compound, in Nairobi, Kenya January 16, 2019. REUTERS
Uhuru said Kenya is grieving, adding that his heart goes out to innocent women and men violated by the senseless violence.
"We wish the injured quick recovery. We are a country governed by laws and rules. We believe in these principles even in the face of adversity," he said.
Friends and relatives at the Chiromo mortuary./VICTOR IMBOTO
He said that Kenya will seek out every person involved in the funding, planning and execution of the heinous attack, adding that they will pursue them relentlessly.
"Multiple security efforts are underway to disrupt and defeat any terrorist attack. We are on high alert and shall remain so," he said.
"All visitors and Kenyans are safe in Kenya."
Relatives of those who died at Dusit attack at Chiromo mortuary for body identification./MONICA MWANGI
Uhuru commended the fighting teams for neutralising the attackers and those Kenyans who helped in the process.
"We have dealt with the threat and showed the world that we are ready to deal with any threat to our nation. I commend the civilians who look out for one another," he said.
Relatives of those who died at Dusit attack at Chiromo mortuary for body identification./MONICA MWANGI
He said they will not allow anyone to frustrate Kenyan's efforts to bring security to Kenya.
"We have prevailed and shall always prevail, let us go back to work and continue with the task of building our nation," he said.
Relatives of those who died at Dusit attack at Chiromo mortuary./VICTOR IMBOTO
Earlier, a police boss told the media that all attackers at the 14 Riverside drive had been killed.
According to the official, there were five gunmen killed by Recce Squad and the suicide bomber who blew himself up during the Tuesday blast.
Relatives of those who died at Dusit attack ./VICTOR IMBOTO
There was gunfire on the seventh floor of DusitD2 Hotel on Riverside drive at 6am, raising fears that terrorists could still be in the building holding people hostage.
A source told the Star his relative was among 50 people evacuated by security forces at 4am on Wednesday morning.
Relatives of those who died at Dusit attack consoling each other at Chiromo mortuary./MONICA MWANGI
Among the people rescued by security forces are a top politician's son and former Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale's daughter.
-The Star