The government has acquired an aircraft and chemicals to boost its preparedness amid the invasion of desert locusts. The migratory pests were first sighted in the country on February 19, after crossing from Kenya through Amudat district in Karamoja sub-region. They later spread to the districts of Amudat, Abim, Kaabong, Nakapiripirit, Agago, Katakwi, Nabilatuk, Kitgum, Karenga, Kumi, Ngora, Soroti and…
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