Kagaari South MCA Robert Ireri revealed that the insects have now invaded tea plantations in Kyeni North Ward, yet the government seems not concerned about fighting them. AdvertisementEvurore MCA Duncan Mbui echoed the sentiments, adding that the locusts have invaded Kavengero and Karigiri villages in his ward after crossing from Kathunguri and Kigumo in the neighbouring Kyeni South Ward. EATING LOCUSTSHe said locals have resorted to eating the locusts since the government has abandoned efforts to eradicate them. The MCA further warned that the locusts menace should not be treated as a non-issue in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, stating that the matter is still serious. Mr Mbui lambasted the government for failing to research on the behaviour of locusts and refuted CS Munya’s assertion that his ministry has dealt with the invasion conclusively.

Source: Daily Nation March 22, 2020 08:48 UTC