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Army worms cause destruction of maize in West Pokot

Jane Kisia, a farmer at Korowe village in Nyando Kisumu County at her maize farm that has been largely invaded by the deadly fall army worms. (Collins Oduor, Standard)

Several maize farmers are counting losses after their farms were invaded by army worms in West Pokot County.

Desperate farmers are opting for traditional ways to control the spread that has affected Chepkobe, Siyoi, Kaprech, Kaibos and Mnagei areas.

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