This archive report was first published on 4 January 2020.
On Saturday, the government will begin aerial spraying of locusts in Northern Kenya, a region that has been severely affected by the pests.
According to Cyrus Oguna, the government's spokesman, the spraying will target the counties of Wajir, Marsabit, and Mandera, where locust swarms have been causing significant damage to crops.
The government has acquired 3000 litres of chemical for the spraying, which has been tested and authorized for use.
Additionally, handheld sprayers and protective gear have been dispatched to the affected areas, including Marsabit, Wajir, and Isiolo.
The government has been monitoring the situation since November 2019, and Oguna noted that the locust swarms started crossing the border into Kenya on December 28, 2019.
Ground Locust Support teams have been mobilized and deployed to all affected counties to monitor and create awareness among local communities.
The government has also assured the public that the security situation in the country is stable, with security personnel having been beefed up in areas that have experienced insecurity, such as Lamu.
