An earthquake hit southern Sumatra, Asia at 2.10 p.m. and a massive tsunami is expected to hit the Kenyan coast at 11.39 p.m. tonight. This is when the tide is high.

The Government is asking all people to evacuate from the beach areas. This is to be noted by all beach hotels and people residing next to the beach.

Dr. Alfred N. Mutua, EBS
Public Communication Secretary&
Government Spokesperson

1800 hrs