Destructive desert locusts now invade Meru and IsioloAn agricultural expert sprays locusts in Mandera County after they invaded farms in the county. The county government of Meru has admitted there is a locust invasion in some parts of the county.Speaking on Saturday, Meru Chief of Staff Gideon Kimathi said the dreaded locusts had invaded Meru in areas like Kachuru, which border Isiolo County. Mr Kachuru told residents a multi-agency team from Meru, Isiolo, Tharaka Nithi and Samburu counties had been created to fight the locusts. She has since been forced to change tune after still and video images went viral showing the locusts’ invasion in Kachuru. SEE ALSO :Seeing hope die in their eyes is heartbreakingElsewhere in Isiolo County, the locusts have reached Oldonyiro division, which borders Laikipia.

Source: Standard Digital January 13, 2020 04:18 UTC