Metkei ward
Keiyo South sub-county · Elgeyo Marakwet county
📍 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 5.5 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 4.75 g/kg, phosphorus 22.2 mg/kg and potassium 213.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Metkei are Beans, Finger Millet, and Carrot — 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 5.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 4.75 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 22.2 mg/kg. For farmers in Metkei, 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.