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    Gunshots and explosion at 14 Riverside, Westlands

    KhusokoBy Khusoko2019-01-15Updated:2019-01-162 Comments2 Mins Read
    US Embassy in Kenya Issues Security Alert for Nairobi City

    Explosions and gunfire were heard at 14 Riverside, Westlands on Wednesday afternoon in Nairobi.

    https://twitter.com/Iam_RachelN/status/1085152335435837442

    According to Aljazeera, Somalia-based armed group al-Shabab claimed responsibility for the attack.

    “We are currently conducting an operation in Nairobi.” the group’s military operations spokesman told Al Jazeera.

    14 Riverside is an exclusive office park development with unique streetscapes set over 5 acres of secluded, landscaped gardens. Designed for flexibility and spread over 6 blocks with state of the art lobbies & public spaces, the development introduces a new level of luxurious quality and design.

    UPDATE on the situation at Dusit D2, 14 Riverside, Westlands, Nairobi (@johnallannamu) pic.twitter.com/mFFOLyv2Rm

    — Africa Uncensored (@AfUncensored) January 15, 2019

    https://twitter.com/danobura/status/1085153423803252742

    Looks like Recce squad have arrived. Still lots of intermittent shooting, and burning cars still exploding. Eyewitness claims he saw 4 armed men enter and start shooting pic.twitter.com/9ipniRaI8x

    — FERDINAND OMONDI (@FerdyOmondi) January 15, 2019


    https://twitter.com/FerdyOmondi/status/1085164175951908864

    pic.twitter.com/lTf2GrDYiI

    — Africa Uncensored (@AfUncensored) January 15, 2019

    People with gunshot wounds being rescued. pic.twitter.com/ySNe5SBDhx

    — FERDINAND OMONDI (@FerdyOmondi) January 15, 2019


    https://twitter.com/ronald_ngeno/status/1085155029265367040

    The Kenya police confirmed the attack through their social feed stating that “Police wishes to confirm that there has been an attack incident along 14 Riverside Drive. The area has since been cordoned off and motorists are advised to use alternative routes to facilitate smooth operations of the Police.”

    Police wishes to confirm that there has been an attack incident along 14 Riverside Drive. The area has since been cordoned off and motorists are advised to use alternative routes to facilitate smooth operations of the Police.

    More information to follow.

    — National Police Service-Kenya (@NPSOfficial_KE) January 15, 2019

    At around 16:46 pm, Dan Obura, who works at Red House Agency said he could “…here people being evacuated downstairs,” after “The gunshots have stopped.”

    https://twitter.com/danobura/status/1085170688556761088
    https://twitter.com/danobura/status/1085180546114818048

    https://twitter.com/Iam_RachelN/status/1085186975102091264

    “Overwhelmed with gratitude for the gift of life and grace for my colleagues and I, the outpouring of love and well wishes from people on here, my friends who texted me through the entire ordeal, my family who even went to police stations frantically trying to find help,” said Miss Rachel.

    https://twitter.com/ronald_ngeno/status/1085361688646508544

    14 Riverside Westlands
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