In a news conference, President William Ruto said it was a "moment of great sadness" for the country.
Iran had warned that Israel would be "punished" for a strike on its consulate in Syria on April 1.
In the face of criticism, community leaders have said people do not understand their customs and tradition.
Maj Gen Leo Kyanda is said to like 'Sawa ya Matako so much but don't confuse the sound because it is really 'shaya amathambo' (beat the bones)
