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Explosion blows up a Mandera hotel

The area is near the Kenya-Somalia border where al-Shabaab terrorists cross for attacks.

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by CYRUS OMBATI

News07 April 2025 - 17:27
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In Summary


  • Police and witnesses said the powerful explosion rocked the Delicacy Food Hotel in Mandera, leaving several people injured and causing significant damage to the establishment.

Locals scamper for safety after the explosion. [PHOTO: SCREENGRAB]

An unknown number of people were feared injured when an explosion blew up a food joint in Mandera town.

Police and witnesses said the powerful explosion rocked the Delicacy Food Hotel in Mandera, leaving several people injured and causing significant damage to the establishment.

It is not clear what caused the 1 pm incident.

The area is near the Kenya-Somalia border where al-Shabaab terrorists cross for attacks.

Police said they are investigating the incident.

This is the latest such incident to happen in the area amid operations to contain the trend.

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