Sarit Centre, on Wednesday, addressed the security alert message making rounds on WhatsApp warning of a possible attack at the premises.
Through a statement, the shopping complex, located in Westlands, Nairobi, dismissed the alert that there was heavy police presence around the area hence people should avoid it.
The Complex stated that the circulating messages were mere rumours and city shoppers are welcome to shop.
The post also communicated that Sarit had not received any communication from the government to issue a security alert
The Centre also noted that the posts were meant to spread fear and that Kenyans should treat the allegations as rumours.
Kenya has had a series of security alerts and travel advisories being issued due to the attacks that have been hurled at the nation.
The most recent attack was along 14 RiversideDrive, Dusit Complex that claimed 21 lives on January 15, 2019.
Kenyans have been requested to be vigilant and on the lookout for any suspicious activities so as to aid in averting any impending attacks.
A post on Twitter about the warning read, “There's a rumour going around asking people to avoid Sarit Centre. Is it true that there's a security threat? "
Posts about the Complex kept streaming in from most social media sites.
