Chipango Lukungu,A Postgraduate Student From Zambia on the Effectiveness of Communication Channels in Dissemination of Fall Armyworm Information in Maize Production in Kenya.

Effective communication channels have played an imperative role in the dissemination of critical information to farmers. There are modern information sources and media channels disseminating information on farming activities and practices in Kenya, however, dismal attention has been given to the effectiveness of such information communication channels in disseminating information to farmers, especially on Fall Armyworms (FAW).

Effective communication channels have played an imperative role in the dissemination of critical information to farmers. There are modern information sources and media channels disseminating information on farming activities and practices in Kenya, however, dismal attention has been given to the effectiveness of such information communication channels in disseminating information to farmers, especially on Fall Armyworms (FAW). This study, therefore sought to assess the effectiveness of information communication channels used in information dissemination on fall armyworms in maize production amongst farmers in Lugari-Kakamega County, Kenya.