Kenya commissions advanced security equipment for fighting terrorism, banditry
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Interior CS Kindiki commissions the first batch of advanced security equipment to combat terrorism, banditry, livestock rustling, and other organised criminal activities
Interior CS Kindiki commissions the first batch of advanced security equipment to combat terrorism, banditry, livestock rustling, and other organised criminal activities.
In a statement on Wednesday, March 20, Kindiki said the equipment will support officers deployed in the North Rift Valley, which will be extended to cover The Northern Grazing Area of Meru County, Isiolo, and Marsabit Counties.
The equipment will also benefit counter-terrorism efforts in the North Eastern Region and the Boni Enclave in Lamu County.
“The Government remains focused on complete suppression and neutralisation of terrorism, banditry, livestock rustling and other organised criminal activities as the sure way of turning around our National Security and putting Kenya on a firm path to equitable development and shared prosperity,” said Kindiki.
The new equipment includes; Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) and Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles (MRAPs), Armoured Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Drones, Gunship Helicopters, Mine Sweepers, and Personal Protection Equipment.
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The Interior CS noted that the government has invested Ksh 7.6 billion in the last six months to purchase sophisticated equipment.
He mentioned that the government would spend another Ksh.29.4 Billion in the next three years under the Police Equipment Modernisation (PEM) programme to acquire sophisticated protected and mobility equipment.
“Equipment and kitting of frontline officers currently deployed in Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) in North Eastern Region, the Boni Enclave, Upper Eastern Region, and North Rift Valley remains a key priority deliverable for the Kenya Kwanza Administration,” CS Kindiki added.
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