Nairobi, Feb. 16 -- The first batch of upgraded security equipment purchased by the government through the Minister of Interior arrived in the country this week.

Cabinet Secretary for Interior Kithure Kindiki said the first batch of equipment, which cost the taxpayer Sh7 billion, included riot gear and would be given to police officers across the country. He said the government would spend Sh37 billion over the next five years to import upgraded equipment.

"The government has spent Sh7 billion in the last one year to purchase security equipment and the first batch has arrived in the country. The equipment is being assembled by the supplier before it is handed over to the Kenyan government," said Prof Kindiki.

In the next two months, th...