While Tana River, Embu, Machakos, Meru, Isiolo, Garissa, Mandera, Nakuru and Bungoma are at ‘high risk’ of invasion. Marsabit, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Laikipia, Samburu, Baringo, Turkana and West Pokot are ranked at ‘very high risk’. By DAVID MUCHUIMore by this AuthorAbout 16 counties are still at high risk of desert locust invasion due to favourable conditions. According to Igad Climate Predictions and Applications Centre (ICPAC), young adult swarms from southern Ethiopia and northern Kenya pose invasion risk in the region. South Sudan, eastern Ethiopia, northern Somalia, northwestern Kenya and Northeastern Uganda are listed as ‘highly suitable for locust development’.

Source: Daily Nation April 18, 2020 07:41 UTC