The British national killed in a mass shooting in Nairobi has been named as charity worker Luke Potter.
Mr Potter worked for international charity Gatsby for ten years and devoted a huge part of his life “helping some of the poorest and most vulnerable people in the world”, the charity said.
Gatsby confirmed Mr Potter was among 15 people killed in a militant attack on a luxury hotel.
The news of his death comes as it has been revealed a heroic SAS hero stormed into the hotel alongside elite units to try and save hostages.
Extreme militants stormed the luxury DusitD2 hotel complex on Tuesday in a horrific attack on Tuesday, setting off explosions and gunning people down.
Extreme militants stormed the luxury DusitD2 hotel complex on Tuesday in a horrific attack on Tuesday, setting off explosions and gunning people down.
At least 15 people were killed, including Mr Potter and an American woman.
Paying tribute to Mr Potter, the charity said: “We are deeply shocked and saddened to confirm that Luke Potter, our Africa Programmes Director, was killed in the recent security incident in Nairobi.
"Luke had devoted the past ten years of his career to helping some of the poorest and most vulnerable people in the world. He had worked with us for three and a half years, carrying out assignments across East Africa.
"Luke was instrumental in establishing our forestry programme and team in Kenya, and provided crucial leadership, guidance and support to our Tanzanian forestry programme and our tea programmes in Rwanda and Tanzania.
“Luke was respected by all he worked with, bringing huge drive, determination, a relentless work ethic, and a thirst for new ideas to every project.
"He brought a calm head and his unique sense of humour to every situation. He was deeply committed to his work, to his teams, to Gatsby and to development in Africa. He was our colleague and our friend.
"We share the grief of his family, partner, daughter and friends.
"Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with them. We are now focused on offering all the support we can to them and to our staff."
It has also been revealed a SAS hero helped to save victims from Tuesday’s deadly attack.
The serving member of the elite unit was reportedly on a training mission with Kenyan Special Forces before the frightening attack.
During the attack, the lone SAS soldier went to assist after receiving a request for help from the Kenyan special forces, the Sun reported.
Images showed a heavily-armed man with a military vest and balaclava working with local forces and helping victims leave the complex.
Sources told the newspaper: “During the operation he fired off some rounds – it’s a safe bet he hit his target – the SAS don’t miss.
"He is a long serving member of the Regiment, there is no doubt his actions saved lives."
It is understood a member of the SAS was involved in the mission, although the Ministry of Defence said it does not comment on special forces.
Announcing the end of the operation to secure the area on Wednesday, Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta said: "All the terrorists have been eliminated."
A Foreign Office spokesman said: "We are supporting the family of a British man killed in the recent terrorist attack in Kenya.
"We are also supporting a British person who was wounded during the attack and is receiving medical attention.
"We stand ready to help any other British people affected."
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said on Twitter: "Shocked by dreadful scenes in Nairobi - thoughts and prayers are with those affected.
"Brits in the area should remain vigilant and follow advice of local security authorities."
The Kenya Red Cross said it was helping families searching for loved ones missing since the attack began.
