US President Barack Obama called the deadly explosions that ripped through crowds last Sunday night in Kampala "deplorable and cowardly," National Security Council spokesman said.

"The president is deeply saddened by the loss of life resulting from these deplorable and cowardly attacks, and sends his condolences to the people of Uganda and the loved ones of those who have been killed or injured," National Security Council spokesman Mike Hammer said in a statement.

"The United States is ready to provide any assistance requested by the Ugandan government," the spokesman added.

A senior administration official said the United States was in contact with its embassy in Kampala and was in touch with the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding requests for assistance from Uganda's government. Other media outlets said that Obama called Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni to offer his condolences.

At least 74 people were killed in the explosions as crowds watched the World Cup football final, police said.

One blast hit an Ethiopian restaurant in the south of the Kampala and the other happened at Lugogo Rugby sports grounds in the east of Kampala.

Hillary Clinton

US Secretary Of State Hillary Clinton also send her condolences to both the families of the Americans who were killed or injured in the blast. Uganda Police said one American citizen was killed and five others were injured in the blasts.

William Hague

Meanwhile, UK Foreign Secretary, William Hague also issued a statement in which he sympathised with the people of Uganda over the bombings.
 
Hague said: "I was deeply shocked to hear of the bomb attacks that took place in Kampala last night, which left many people dead and injured.  I send my heartfelt sympathies to President Museveni and the people of Uganda, in particular the families and friends of those who lost their lives, and wish a full and speedy recovery to those who were injured.

Hague added: “These were cowardly attacks during an event that was widely seen as a celebration of African unity, and I condemn them in the strongest possible terms.  The UK will stand with Uganda in fighting such brutal acts of violence and terror."