On Monday, January 13, the desert locust invasion spread to Lakipia and Meru counties, bringing to eight the number of regions affected. It made true Kenyan insect scientists January 9 warning that the desert locusts, which had by then invaded Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Isiolo, Garissa and Samburu could spread. Entomological Society of Kenya chairman MuoKasina said the short rains were favourable for the mating and breeding of the insects. Origins of the current outbreakThe Food and Agriculture Organization desert locusts watch reports that the current outbreak occurred along the Red Sea coast around May 2018. As of January 9, when the scientists from the society of entomologist spoke in Nairobi, six counties had been affected.

Source: The Star January 15, 2020 17:03 UTC