The invasive Ipomea weed is devastating pastureland in Kajiado County, Kenya, threatening the livelihoods of herders and livestock after decimating herds in recent droughts.

• The weed has affected an estimated 3-4 million acres of pastureland, impacting honey production and causing drowsiness in consumers.
• Kajiado County declared the weed a disaster in June 2024 and initiated an uprooting and reseeding program, though past efforts have been hampered by drought and funding issues.
• The county's livestock sector, once valued at Sh3.2 billion annually, has shrunk by at least 30 percent due to inadequate pasture exacerbated by climate change and invasive species.