Heavy gunfire has been heard after masked gunmen stormed a university in northeastern Kenya.
Two security guards have been killed and at least 29 people wounded, four critically, in the attack at Garissa University.
Explosions have also been reported at the campus building.
Kenya Police Chief Joseph Boinet said: "Gunmen forced their way into Garissa University by shooting at the guards manning the main gate at around 5.30am.
"The gunmen shot indiscriminately while inside the university compound.
"Police... engaged the gunmen in a fierce shootout; however, the attackers retreated and gained entry into one of the hostels."
The area has been sealed off and the army called in to try and "flush out" the attackers.
Students reported seeing up to four masked gunmen.
A policewoman at the scene told Reuters there may be hostages.
She added: "We can hear gunshots from inside the compound but at this point we can't tell who is shooting at who or what."
Gunmen have exchanged fire with security services for several hours, said the Red Cross, who are evacuating the wounded.
Kenya's northern and eastern regions, which border Somalia, have been most affected by attacks blamed on al Shabaab Islamists from Somalia.
The militants have vowed to take retribution against Kenya for sending its troops to Somalia.
No group has claimed responsibility for the raid yet.
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