On January 15, 2019, a suicide bomber struck near the DusitD2 hotel in Nairobi’s Westlands neighborhood, a wealthy area known for hosting international businesses and expatriates. The attack, carried out by four attackers linked to the Somali-based terrorist group Al-Shabaab, escalated into a 22-hour siege. During this time, gunfire shattered hotel windows and doors, forcing civilians to hide under desks or flee through windows under fire. The assault resulted in 21 civilian deaths, one Kenyan police officer, and the five attackers being killed. Eventually, more than 700 civilians were evacuated from the complex. Christian Craighead, a British military trainer and member of the 22nd SAS Regiment, entered the besieged hotel without formal orders while on a personal errand in Nairobi. He had been in Kenya to train local security forces when the attack occurred. Craighead, dressed in jeans, sneakers, and a balaclava, was joined by Dan Prastalo, a Slovenian security officer from diplomatic protection services. Together, they moved through the hotel floor by floor, clearing rooms and assisting civilians while engaging the attackers with gunfire. Their actions helped secure the area and save lives, though they were not part of the official response team. Craighead’s actions during the attack were initially kept secret, sparking debate within special forces about the ethics of acting without orders. Despite the controversy, he was later awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross, a high honor for bravery in the face of danger. Some within the military hierarchy reportedly criticized his decision to enter the hotel without permission, arguing it could set a dangerous precedent for other personnel. A photograph of Craighead, taken by the Associated Press, showed him speaking with Kenyan security forces before entering the hotel. The image went viral, and he became known online as "Obi Wan Nairobi," a nickname inspired by the fictional Jedi knight from Star Wars, reflecting his calm and efficient approach to the crisis. Craighead’s identity eventually became public, and a year after leaving the SAS, he joined Donald Trump’s security detail for the U.S. president’s inauguration in Washington, D.C., scheduled for January 20, 2020.