The 14-seater matatu was transporting the passengers to Mandera town when it ran over the explosive device. Source: UGCThe early morning incident which occurred on the Arabia-Mandera Highway, about eight kilometres from Mandera Town, also left eight others injured. Kenya denied security warningsFrance, Germany, America, and Dutch consulates recently urged vigilance, warning their citizens to keep off crowded places and public events. "The National Police Service assures the public that security in the country has been scaled up through different policing operations," Shioso said. Police Commander Rono Bunei said that the bus was heading to Mandera from Lafey when the blast happened.

Source: The Star January 31, 2022 09:15 UTC