This project was funded by SAII for a period of 2 months (July-August 2019).

Key Achievements:

  • Procurement of 60 knapsack sprayers and protective gear for use in the control of locusts
  • Assessments on the areas most affected within the sub county
  • Recruitment of 60 youths within Loima and Lorengipi/Lokiriama Wards to undertake desert locust control
  • Community sensitization on surveillance and management of desert locusts
  • Awareness to communities through local FM radios in partnership with the Directorate of Agriculture

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