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African armyworm now breeding in game parks

African Armyworn invade a maize farm in Ragana Village in Suna West sub-County on April 12, 2022. [Caleb Kingwara, Standard]

The Ministry of Agriculture has identified game parks and national reserves as the new breeding grounds for the African armyworm that has re-emerged after 21 years.

Through the Department of Plant Protection and Food Safety, the Ministry said it was working closely with Kenya Wildlife Service in managing the migratory pest that has invaded 23 counties so far.

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