Village Market mall, Nairobi has been closed in the wake of the terrorist attack in 14 Riverside, Westlands.
A marketing officer at the popular mall told Kenyans.co.ke that the move has been made as a precaution.
Shoppers are currently being escorted out of the premises and the establishment will remain closed until the management decides otherwise.
The attack on Dusit D2 Hotel, Riverside Nairobi began on Tuesday evening at around 3pm after gunmen made their way to the premises.
According to eyewitnesses, the attackers reportedly stopped a short distance from the facilities main gate for about 20 minutes.
The alleged six gunmen were p to have embarked from their silver 5-seater hatchback and before marching towards the gate.
To forcefully gain access to the hotel, the attackers hurled grenades at the security officers manning the gate.
The resulting explosion saw three cars burst up in flames.
Security agents moved in quickly although gunshots were heard close to 20 minutes after the attack.
