Kenya's Bread Basket Under Threat From Army Worms

Nairobi — The deadly Fall Army worm has been detected in various regions in the country, but the government is assuring that it may not have a big impact on crops due to the ongoing rains.

Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Researcher Director General Eliud Kireger told Capital FM news that the worms detected so far are still not in their productive stages and can still be contained before they cause havoc in farms.

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