Islamist militant group al-Shabaab claims attack in Nairobi

Islamist militant group al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility for the attack on a luxury hotel complex in Nairobi, Kenya.

The group's spokesperson confirmed the attack describing it as an 'ongoing operation in Nairobi'.

At least five people have been killed in the attack, including AFP's photojournalist.

The attack comes years after the deadly West Gate mall in 2013 which claimed over 100.

Eyewitnesses reportedly saw armed men dressed in camouflage uniforms carrying bullets as they tried to escape a building on the complex.

Local media says gunmen arrived at the complex by car, shooting their way past guards. They threw bombs at vehicles in the parking lot.

State House has warned members of the public to avoid sharing videos of the attack at Dusit Hotel carried out by notorious terror group.

The country's president Uhuru Kenyatta is yet to issue a formal response on the unfortunate incident.