By DAVID MUCHUIMore by this AuthorMore desert locust swarms have invaded parts of the Meru-Isiolo border even as the insects that settled in the area last Saturday were contained by aerial spraying. New swarms have settled at in Ndumuru (Igembe North), Ntangilia and Mula in Tigania East, posing a threat to crops. AdvertisementMeru County Agriculture Executive Carol Mutiga said the locust swarms that had invaded Ndumuru and Mariara on Saturday have been suppressed. By Sunday afternoon, the locust swarms had invaded Mariara, Kipsing and Sereolipi in Meru, Isiolo and Samburu counties respectively where spraying was ongoing. CLOUDY WEATHERSources close to the operation said that aerial spraying that was scheduled to go on for three days was interrupted Monday morning due to rains and cloudy weather.

Source: Daily Nation January 14, 2020 08:15 UTC