Tenges ward
Baringo Central sub-county · Baringo county
Tenges is a ward in Baringo Central sub-county, Baringo County, Kenya.
📍 0.2859°, 35.7561° · Pop: 9,567
Tenges ward sits in Baringo Central sub-county, Baringo County, home to about 9,567 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.4 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.60 g/kg, phosphorus 23.4 mg/kg and potassium 220.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Tenges are Sesame (Simsim), Finger Millet, and Groundnuts — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Tenges Ward
Local soil characteristics in Tenges Ward (located within Baringo Central sub-county, Baringo County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.4, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.60 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 23.4 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Tenges, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using a fertilizer program tuned to these soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.
Best crops for Tenges
Tenges ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Tenges in?
Tenges is a ward in Baringo Central sub-county, Baringo County, Kenya.
Which county is Tenges ward in?
Tenges ward is in Baringo County, Kenya, within Baringo Central sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Tenges?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.4), the top-scoring crops for Tenges are Sesame (Simsim), Finger Millet, Groundnuts. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Tenges" section on this page.