Metkei ward
Keiyo South sub-county · Elgeyo Marakwet county
Metkei is a ward in Keiyo South sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya.
📍 0.1930°, 35.6086° · Pop: 12,945
Metkei ward sits in Keiyo South sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County, home to about 12,945 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.4 (moderately acidic), nitrogen 2.60 g/kg, phosphorus 22.2 mg/kg and potassium 220.4 mg/kg. The moderately acidic pH means lime is worth applying before most crops to release locked-up phosphorus. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Metkei are Dolichos, Garden Peas, and Oats — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Metkei Ward
Local soil characteristics in Metkei Ward (located within Keiyo South sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.4, paired with nitrogen levels of 2.60 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 22.2 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Metkei, 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 Metkei
Metkei ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Metkei in?
Metkei is a ward in Keiyo South sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya.
Which county is Metkei ward in?
Metkei ward is in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya, within Keiyo South sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Metkei?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.4), the top-scoring crops for Metkei are Dolichos, Garden Peas, Oats. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Metkei" section on this page.