There was tension and confusion on Tuesday evening in Nairobi's populous business district of Eastleigh when a lone gunman opened fire at Yare Towers.

In videos seen by Kenyans.co.ke, the man can be seen drawing his gun and firing at least three bullets before getting into a waiting car and driving away.

Chaos and panic followed as people scampered for safety.

Businesses operating in the area were forced to close as fear gripped the air.