Farmers in Samburu given Sh34m for locust invasion losses
RIFT VALLEY
By Michael Saitoti
| Apr 7th 2022 | 1 min read
RIFT VALLEY
Locusts invade Lungusaki area, Samburu East last year [Bruno Mutunga, Standard]
Farmers affected by the locust invasion two years ago have received Sh34 million in compensation.
The 139 groups from Samburu County received compensation under the World Bank-funded Emergency Locust Response Programme.
Samburu Deputy Governor Julius Leseeto, who handed over the cheque in Maralal Town yesterday, said the money will go a long way in help the farmers.
Desert locusts destroyed pasture and reversed gains that had been achieved through investment in crop production in the region, he said.
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The beneficiaries have been trained on funds use.
One of the beneficiaries, Joseph Lentaano, said the money was a big relief coming after the Covid-19 and drought.
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