By HARRY MISIKOMore by this AuthorBy BRIAN OKINDAMore by this AuthorThe second wave desert locusts, 20 times bigger than the first one, will soon ravage farms in Kenya and East Africa, experts have warned. The new swarms expected to hatch in May will be descendants of the first generation that the Horn of Africa countries are battling to contain with little or no success. In Kenya, more than 20 counties - including Mandera, Wajir, Samburu, Isiolo, Garissa, Baringo, Turkana, Laikipia, Meru, Kitui, Embu, Machakos, Murang’a, Makueni and Kajiado - have been infested by the insects. FOOD INSECURITYBut DLCO-EA director Stephen Njoka said they are doing all they can to have the situation under control. “The country remains under threat as long as the locusts are not controlled in the Horn of Africa region, where new swarms are continually forming,” said Dr Njoka.

Source: Daily Nation April 06, 2020 06:11 UTC