Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki announced the ambitious project in Mombasa on Tuesday, when he commissioned 10 high-capacity armoured personnel carriers (APCs).
The incident, which occurred at Mina Towers on Kirongothi Street a few days ago, has instilled fear among residents.
Senator Lomenen had also inquired whether an impact assessment had been conducted on the effectiveness of the curfew in various towns within Turkana, including Lokichar and Kainuk.
The North Eastern Political Leaders Forum will also push for unity, road projects, and a probe into claims of the dumping of toxic nuclear waste.
The farmers expressed gratitude for the programme, emphasising its importance in ensuring that crops are planted at the right time in the area.
Police Spokesperson Abdifatah Adan Hassan says the attack was by Al-Shabaab militants, who have targeted Hormuud Telecom before.
OCPD Francis Gachoki says more than 50 suspects have been arrested and stolen items worth over Sh1 million recovered.
While expressing unwavering commitment to eliminating banditry in the regions, IG Koome acknowledged that they are having a challenge in Baringo County which is the most affected.
SG Misori said the escalating situation has led to a significant number of educators requesting transfers.
The latest attack has raised concerns about whether insecurity in Lamu is slowly resurfacing with residents fleeing for safety.
The student was aboard a public service bus plying the Isiolo-Merti route when armed criminals attacked.
It is reported that loss of food happens despite 783 million people being affected by hunger globally and a third of humanity facing food insecurity.
The report calls for tighter national and international controls to stem weapons and ammunition trafficking into Haiti and reiterates the need for the urgent deployment of a multinational security support (MSS) mission to back up the police force.
This comes after the security officials arrested 26 panga-wielding gang members who are believed to be involved in last week's attack in Diani.
CS Kindiki said more consignments will be commissioned around April, May and later this year, in a four-year process to adequately equip security agencies for their duties.
Suspected armed youths belonging to the Anyuak ethnic group from Pochalla County ambushed a convoy on Tuesday morning.
The civil claim, which has listed Fresh Del Monte and Del Monte Kenya among the respondents, was filed last December on behalf of a group of 10 people.
The attack is amongst the rising cases of gun attacks in the North Rift region which is under a heavy security operation dubbed Operation Maliza Uhalifu.
The graduands' first assignment is to tackle cattle rustling by criminals in Isiolo and neighbouring Samburu County.
The students also expressed dissatisfaction with the response to previous security incidents, alleging that their reports were not adequately addressed.