They are Turkana, Marsabit, Samburu, Isiolo, Wajir and Mandera counties. FAO said control efforts should concentrate in those counties on the eggs and the newly hatched wingless hoppers. Last Friday, the USAID provided an additional Sh1 billion to Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia for locust control. Experts say the long rains might slow down the locust infestation, especially in regions receiving above-average rainfall. "The current wind directions favour locust movement from East to West, from infested to non-infested areas," ICPAC said.

Source: The Star March 09, 2020 19:52 UTC