Deadly attack on Nairobi luxury hotel and office precinct

Gunmen have blasted their way into a luxury hotel and office complex in Nairobi, Kenya.

Washambulizi wanaswa kwenye video za ulinzi, mjini Nairobi, Kenya Source: AP

At least seven people are dead and authorities expect the death toll to rise.

Somali militant group al-Shabab has claimed responsibility for the attack, the first in the Kenyan capital in five years.

Kenyan hospitals are appealing for blood donations.