14 Riverside Terror Attack: Al-Shabaab Claims Responsibility
At around 3.30 pm, a loud blast has been heard at 14 Riverside Drive in Westlands area in Nairobi near the Dusit D2 Hotel followed by heavy gunfire.
Sources indicate that six attackers arrived at the scene aboard two cars, one which they blew upon entry and another Toyota saloon car bearing registration number KCN 340E.
The attackers are said to have forced their way into 14 Riverside Drive by shooting at guards, hurled explosives into vehicles and went into Dusit D2 Hotel.
The Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) George Kinoti is among top security personnel who arrived at the scene.
Several students and staff from the University of Nairobi Chiromo campus, which is located along Riverside drive, have evacuated.
Security officers drawn from various teams including the elite Recce Squad and Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) have since been deployed in the area.
"Police wishes to confirm that there has been an attack 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," the National Police Service says in a tweet.
Al Jazeera reports that the Somalia-based terror organization Al-Shabaab through their military operations spokesman has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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Al shabab has a military…
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Al shabab has a military operations spokesman?!💆🏾♀️💆🏿♂️💆🏾♀️💆🏿♂️💆🏾♀️💆🏿♂️
I suggest a 🤝 Handshake.
Another thing, Can the Al…
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Another thing,
Can the Al Shaba military spokesman also provided the PHYSICAL Address of the Al shabab in addition to telephone number and email.
Who exactly have the bombing in Somalia?
Have they been bombing trees? 🌲
Have they even been bombing?
How does a group on the run and underserved have time to organize and stage a successful attack?
This jubilee government must think we are all dunder-heads.
Oh, can you enlighten the…
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In reply to Another thing, Can the Al… by Diana (not verified)
Oh, can you enlighten the dunderheads then?
This is what happens when…
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This is what happens when one out of every four police and paramilitary personnel is used to guard politicians and senior civil servants.
The ineptitude of the boy in statehouse was in display for all to see when he introduced new uniforms instead of reforms in a country that is appears more and more like a lawless failed state
Where is the leadership?
Tusker tu badala ya kazi
Even in the most developed…
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In reply to This is what happens when… by Jamama (not verified)
Even in the most developed countries , this happens, stop being so quick to be so negative nkt!
That is not true. Ministers…
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In reply to Even in the most developed… by formerlyguest2 (not verified)
That is not true. Ministers routinely use buses,trains and bicycles to get to and from their offices without a retinue of guards. They do not need to be protected from the people they lead.
The prime ministers in most of those countries carry their own files and documents from meeting to meeting. In Kenya when the female CS goes shopping one guard carries her hand bag. When the male CS goes to the gym the guard carries the gym bag.
Correct.
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In reply to That is not true. Ministers… by Jamama (not verified)
Correct.
Right so all the terrorism…
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In reply to That is not true. Ministers… by Jamama (not verified)
Right so all the terrorism in UK, France and trigger happy Americans in schools and other establishments were fake news with all that safety and carrying own files right. I work right next to Capitol hill and all those senators, Congress men and women have aides. intern etc I have no idea what you are talking about here . Just because they are not too obvious doesn't mean they dont have assistants carrying " files". Have you ever worked in any office in US and witnessed what Executive Assistants endure. Watch Devil wears Prada it was not just another movie!
Laughing that ministers do…
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In reply to That is not true. Ministers… by Jamama (not verified)
Laughing that ministers do not need protection. What, you think security details go around in uniform, security details go around incognito . So uniformed aren't we?
And my comment on this…
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In reply to That is not true. Ministers… by Jamama (not verified)
And my comment on this happens all over the world was referring to terrorism regardless what govts do with their military / police men
Yes it was uhuru 's fault…
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In reply to This is what happens when… by Jamama (not verified)
Yes it was uhuru 's fault,the govt etc, they created those Al shabbabs say it ugh!
Mayor Bloomberg used the…
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In reply to Yes it was uhuru 's fault… by Formerlyguest 2 (not verified)
Mayor Bloomberg used the train when he was New York. many photos of British Prime Minister carrying her files and hand bag to the official car. You have no idea what you are talking about.
I guess I DON'T!
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In reply to Mayor Bloomberg used the… by Jamama (not verified)
I guess I DON'T!
Jamani: waislamu hawa…
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Jamani: waislamu hawa wanataka nini?
Who provides the Al-shabaab…
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Who provides the Al-shabaab with such sophisticated weapons? Who is the source of weapons?
As the source of weapons heads to the bank, we and our loved ones head to the grave.
God give our leaders wisdom.
God give Kenya leaders not politicians! God help Kenya!!!
The Kenya Defence Forces and…
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The Kenya Defence Forces and the Al- Shabaab have the same weapons.(Weapons with equal force and strength- possibly weapons from the same source). Let Kenyans be careful not to chase our own shadow. God give our leaders wisdom. God give Kenya leaders not politicians! God help Kenya!!!
@Anonymous UI this is not…
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@Anonymous UI this is not about who has got better firepower. It's about six lowlifes ready to go down with everyone. Shame on terrorists Diana and Jamama. @imara, hawa si waislamu. Ni majambazi.
I don’t participate or in…
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In reply to @Anonymous UI this is not… by njai (not verified)
I don’t participate or
in behaviors or activities like terrorism.
I prefer Yoga.
name calling when you don't…
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In reply to @Anonymous UI this is not… by njai (not verified)
name calling when you don't have argument.
@Njai: Ukisoma koran,…
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@Njai: Ukisoma koran, utaelewa vizuri ya kwamba dini yao ni dini ya majambazi!
Ndugu yangu @Njai: Naomba…
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Ndugu yangu @Njai: Naomba utazame vidio klipu ifuatayo halafu utaamini (you will believe) ya kwamba hamna tofauti baina ya waislamu, matapeli , na majambazi. Wote ni kitu kimoja.
https://youtu.be/HFbxczwAVXM
@ Ndugu imara .I watched the…
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In reply to Ndugu yangu @Njai: Naomba… by Imara Daima (not verified)
@ Ndugu imara .I watched the clip.What a shame.We dont even treat our donkeys and oxes like that.
Yes and this slave master will go to the mosque and pray 5 x.Very hard to comprehend. One day SCIENCE will figure out mean while ,its better to fight back and die for your honor and integrity as a proud and free african.Hopefully with the help of like minded sisters and brothers.
@imara diana can u clarify…
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@imara diana can u clarify to us how comes all this stinking terrorist idiots mathafakers have muslims names??????????????coz i heard u talking about koran n i saw someone stating wewe ni muithiramu.And almost 99.9% of the terrorists bare muslims identity
@Mkenya Halisi: Mimi si…
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@Mkenya Halisi:
Mimi si mwislamu (muithiramu) wala mkristo. Lakini zamani, nilikuwa mkristo. Wazazi wangu wote walikuwa wamepigwa msasa (brainwashed) na wamisionari (missionaries) na kufanywa wafuasi kondoo (my parents were made blind followers) wa Mwana Mariamu (son of Mariamu).
Jambo lililo kubwa ni kuwa mimi, namwamini (I believe) MWUMBAJI (the CREATOR). MWUMBAJI si mkristo, mwislamu, mhindu, myahudi, Mbuddha, Mtao, Mbahai, na pia MWUMBAJI si mwanamume wala mwanamke. Kwa hiyo, mimi simbagui (I do not discriminate) mtu yeyote kwa sababu, binadamu yeyote na pia mahali popote alipo, aliumbwa na MWUMBAJI.
Kazi ya MWUMBAJI ilimalizika wakati alipotupatia AKILI. Wachaina walitumia AKILI yao vizuri mpaka wakaja kujenga reli (railway) katika nchi ya Kenya. Miaka 40 iliyopita, Wachaina walikuwa wakitumia baiskeli kama njia yao ya kusafiria. Lakini sasa, wametumia sayansi (kama @Maxiley anavyosema) kuyabadilisha maisha yao kwa manufaa yao na pia kwa raha zao wenyewe.
SIASA MBAYA, MAISHA MABAYA!…
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SIASA MBAYA, MAISHA MABAYA! end of story
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