Terror attack at Riverside, Westlands, Nairobi [PHOTOS/VIDEOS]

Reports reaching ZIPO.co.ke indicate there has been a terror attack at 14 Riverside Drive in Nairobi, off Waiyaki Way in Nairobi.

Gunshots were heard before a huge explosion thought to be a bomb rented the air even as smoke could be seen coming from the complex that houses offices and Dusit Hotel.

Some of those under attack took to social media to paint a picture of what was going on, with reports indicating that Recce Squad were on the way.

This is coming from one affected by whatever is happening at 14 Riverside Drive, Westlands ? pic.twitter.com/UHqvJSLLHU

— Brian Murimi (@IBrianMurimi) January 15, 2019

Prayers and thoughts with everyone at Dusit at 14 Riverside in Westlands #OnMyKnees4MyNation pic.twitter.com/4ESTJCky18

— Mary Cate (@catekatrina11) January 15, 2019

Al Shabab Attack, at riverside nairobi, as per police twitter feed and videos online. #RiversideAttack #Riverside @Emmah017 @karigoh @Sam_Lulli @patricksafariR @Mukami_Mungai @MukamiWaEmbu @Opesh_ @OsamaOtero @Opesh_ @ItsBravin @BlessedNjugush @Crazy_Nairobian @Serah_Crazy pic.twitter.com/ssfrne79XM

— Mafisi News (@Mafisinews) January 15, 2019

Breaking: A terror attack at Dusit Hotel in Nairobi #bincoafrica#Riverside #RiversideAttack #Breakingkenyanews pic.twitter.com/bp7VAxXwP2

— BincoAfrica (@BincoAfrica) January 15, 2019

This comes barely hours after a court ruled that three suspects had a case to answer in the 2013 terror attack at the Westgate Mall still in Westlands.

Confirmed reports indicate some guests at Dusit Hotel to be found inside the complex were shot dead.