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Tree locusts damage leaves, cattle at risk

A section of destroyed maize plantations in Marsabit County after locusts invaded the area. [Godfrey Oundoh/ Standard]

Turkana residents have raised concern over a locust infestation that is threatening to deplete vegetation in the county.

According to the residents, vegetation cover in large areas of the county has reduced drastically.

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