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Return of locusts sparks fears over soon to germinate crops

A swarm of desert locusts have returned to parts of North Rift, causing panic among farmers more than a month after the insects left the region.

Maize farmers across the region who are currently planting the crop are worried for the germinating plants after swarms of locusts landed in several farms in Kobuswo, Kaptabuk and Chebiemit areas in Elgeyo Marakwet County, causing panic.

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