Saimoi/Kipsaraman ward
Baringo North sub-county · Baringo county
📍 0.6833°, 35.8122° · Pop: 21,046
Saimoi/Kipsaraman ward sits in Baringo North sub-county, Baringo County, home to about 21,046 people. Working from Baringo County soil averages, the profile is pH 6.2 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.32 g/kg, phosphorus 23.4 mg/kg and potassium 212.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Saimoi/Kipsaraman are Sesame (Simsim), Finger Millet, and Groundnuts — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Saimoi/Kipsaraman Ward
Local soil characteristics in Saimoi/Kipsaraman Ward (located within Baringo North sub-county, Baringo County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.2, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.32 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 23.4 mg/kg. For farmers in Saimoi/Kipsaraman, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using fertilizer programs tailored to these exact satellite-measured soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.