More than half the country's counties have been invaded by the destructive desert locusts in the recent past, threatening food security, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya has said. Several counties in the Rift Valley, central and coastal regions have also been affected, Munya added. The desert locust swarms, he observed, are currently ravaging Lamu, Tana River, Kwale, Kilifi, Mandera, Isiolo, Samburu, Laikipia, Nyandarua, Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties. Subscribe to Our Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on the latest developments and special offers! "If we had not made the efforts, they could have caused a lot more destruction," said Munya.

Source: Standard Digital February 21, 2021 21:00 UTC