Report a crop pest outbreak (armyworm, locusts, quelea birds)
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development · sources read 3 Oct 2026
Tell your county or ward agriculture officer right away, and you can also alert the Ministry's Plant Protection team on toll-free 0800724891 or plantprotection@kilimo.go.ke. Act fast: armyworms can wipe out a cereal crop, and there is only a 2-3 week window to control them.
- Fee
- We couldn't confirm a fee from the official page. Check it there before you pay.
- Where
- Your county or ward agriculture office; nationally, the Ministry of Agriculture (Kilimo House, Cathedral Road, Nairobi) on toll-free 0800724891
Steps
- Report the pest to your county or ward agriculture officer, who gives extension support and advice on the ground.
- You can also call the Ministry of Agriculture toll-free on 0800724891 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm).
- Or email the Plant Protection team at plantprotection@kilimo.go.ke with your location, the crop and what you are seeing.
Watch out
- Young armyworm caterpillars are hard to spot, and there is usually only a 2-3 week window to control them. Report as soon as you see them.
- Locust swarms can fly up to 200km in a day, so report a swarm immediately, even if it is just passing.
Who can apply
- Any farmer. County agriculture officers handle extension on the ground.
Official sources (3)
- Frequently Asked Questions kilimo.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- African Armyworms kilimo.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- Desert Locust kilimo.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026