Fall armyworms invade farms in Trans Nzoia and Uasin Gishu

Section of the farms destroyed by stray fall armyworm at Sergoit area Moiben Sub County in Uasin Gishu County. [Peter Ochieng, Standard]

Fall armyworm invasions have been reported in parts of Trans Nzoia and Uasin Gishu counties, with maize farmers fearing a drop in yields.

Farmers said scanty rains in some maize growing regions is to blame for the invasion.