Leaders in Kilifi county have appealed for the national government’s intervention to help contain desert locusts that invaded the area five days ago. Magarini MP Michael Kingi said there is urgent need to spray the locusts to prevent them from destroying crops, thus leading to famine. Speaking during an emergency meeting with Magarini subcounty leaders, Kingi said there is urgent need for aerial and ground spraying of the locusts to prevent them from breeding. Governor Kingi said residents should also not chase away the locusts as the move could spread the risks of invasion. Desert locusts have so far invaded five subcounties in Kilifi - Magarini, Malindi, Ganze, Kaloleni and Kilifi South.

Source: The Star December 08, 2020 18:00 UTC