Hundreds of Nakuru farmers have asked the government to get rid of armyworms rapidly spreading in the region.
They said several acres of maize farms have been destroyed yet no preventive or curative measures have been devised.
Jakson Rotich, a maize farmer from Siwot, fears that his three-acre maize farm might be consumed following the invasion.
The army worms have been spotted in Molo, Kuresoi North, Kuresoi South, Njoro and some parts of Kipkelion East.
"I have toured over twenty farmers in Keringet location and it seems they are likely to reap nothing," Peter Langat, Keringet assistant chief, said.
He appealed to the relevant government bodies to act adding that the invasion is a threat to food security.
This happens as Kenyans face an excruciating shortage of maize flour.
Locals interviewed by the Star expressed fears of huge famine in the coming years if the invasion is not controlled.
"It is unfortunate that our leaders have concentrated their attention to politics in disregard to food security threats," John Mutai said.
"We ask Uhuru and Ruto to talk on this issue and give us a solution."
The spot-check by the Star established that supermarkets and shops across the county are no longer selling the GOK maize.
There are allegations that some traders from Keringet town have hoarded the highly demanded maize flour.
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