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:: A Bomb explodes next to Ambassedeur Hotel.

A Bomb is said to have exploded next to the famous ambassadeur hotel in Nairobi. The Bomb is reported to have been carried by a man who lost his life after the explosion.

There are fears among the deaf community in Kenya that one of their friends or relatives may have been hurt. No report is yet been confirmed that one of the injured is deaf.

The Ambassadoer hotel junction between Banks Street and Moi Avenue is the collection poin for the Deaf in the city centre. The Blast occured in the morning and many may have been in twon already on their way to various parts of the city where they work or do business.

The Blast occured at about 8.30 AM when many are on the way to work. The busy area is a dropping point for communters from various parts of the city suburbs on their way to or from work.

The Ambassadeur coner also has for over 15 years now a business point ofr a group of enterprising deaf nairobians who sell an assortment of goods. These includes sweets, cigarettes and newspapers.

The blast is reported to have taken place a few metres from the point where the deaf business is located. We are still monitoring the situation to see if any of the over 30 people injured were deaf.

Police has encouraged people to stop speculating and leave them to complete investigations. Recently the Government has waged a war against an outlawed organisation invloved in several beheadings. The operation has seen over 40 people die in various parts of Nairobi and central province.

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