Locust Invasion push Mwingi Farmers to Harvest Prematurely
Farmers in Mwingi region of Kitui county are in rush to harvest their produce after a swarm of desert locusts invaded the area last week and spread in the region. A Swarm
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Environment
Government working to contain locust menace
Despite the locust invasion in some parts of the country, farmers will harvest enough food for themselves and their livestock, Mohammed Elmi, the Chief Administrative Secretary State Department of Environment
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Climate change a challenge to food security
A climate outlook forum is underway in Mombasa to raise awareness about the use of climate services and to collectively address climate change adaptation and disaster risk management, in order
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Regulation of Harmful pesticides in Kenya
The Agrochemical Association of Kenya has assured Kenyans that the Fenitrothion chemical used to fight locusts, army worms among others was safe. The Association’s CEO Eric Kimungunyi said that many Non-Governmental
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Desert locusts invade parts of Tiaty
The Baringo county and the national surveillance team have confirmed the presence of desert locusts at the top of Mt. Tiaty in Tirioko area of East Pokot Sub County. The team
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