Sengwer ward
Marakwet West sub-county · Elgeyo Marakwet county
📍 1.1087°, 35.2702° · Pop: 18,903
Sengwer ward sits in Marakwet West sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County, home to about 18,903 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.5 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 4.91 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 Sengwer are Dolichos, Garden Peas, and Beans — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Sengwer Ward
Local soil characteristics in Sengwer Ward (located within Marakwet West 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 4.91 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 22.2 mg/kg. For farmers in Sengwer, 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.