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Bishop urges nation to repent, says locusts are sent by God as punishment

A Kilifi Bishop has revealed that the locust invasion being witnessed in several parts of the country is a 'plague' that is biblical and was brought by 'God' to punish the nation after the leadership erred.

Bishop Thomas Kakala of Jesus Cares Centre Ministries said the locusts were a symbol of punishment by God for going against his wishes and will only be resolved by serious prayers.

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