Three people were confirmed dead in the 14 Riverside Drive attack in Westlands on Tuesday. Police have quelled the fire and people are being evacuated.

"The area has since been cordoned off. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes to facilitate smooth operations of the Police.  Students from the University of Nairobi have been evacuated at the Chiromo building as the operation continues,"  the Tweet by NPS said.

Meanwhile, Consolata School deputy principal confirms one bullet reached school at 3.25pm luckily students were packing as school ends at 3.20.

No student was hurt.

The students, staff and parents of Consolata School are traumatized by the terror attack.

Somali armed group, Al-Shabab, claim responsibility for Nairobi attack. Spokesperson tells Al Jazeera: "We are currently conducting an operation in Nairobi."

Recce confirms four attackers. Holding hostages on second floor of the hotel. They are reviewing CCTV cameras.

So far four casualties have been brought at the M. P Shah hospital.

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