So far, swarms have spread to Isiolo, Samburu, Wajir, Garissa, Marsabit, Laikipia and Mandera counties. The CS, who supervised spraying in Isiolo and Samburu on Friday and Saturday, said the government had purchased Fenitrothione chemicals enough for the counties. He said, "We have been spraying the locusts manually and it’s the county that has been shouldering the cost." AIRCRAFTMr Munya said two planes stationed in Isiolo and Samburu will be flown to Marsabit on Sunday for reinforcement. Ten officers from eight counties affected by the locust invasion have been trained on tracking and reporting, he said.

Source: Daily Nation January 18, 2020 14:37 UTC