Soil & best crops in Kenyawa-Poka
Kajiado East sub-county · Kajiado county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Kenyawa-Poka — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Kenyawa-Poka is in Kajiado East sub-county, Kajiado County.
📍 -2.2060°, 37.4427° · Pop: 24,559
Kenyawa-Poka ward sits in Kajiado East sub-county, Kajiado County, home to about 24,559 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.7 (neutral), nitrogen 0.80 g/kg, phosphorus 20.6 mg/kg and potassium 297.9 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kenyawa-Poka are Sorghum, Cowpeas, and Pigeon Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kenyawa-Poka Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kenyawa-Poka Ward (located within Kajiado East sub-county, Kajiado County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.7, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.80 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 20.6 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Kenyawa-Poka, 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 Kenyawa-Poka
Kenyawa-Poka ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Kenyawa-Poka in?
Kenyawa-Poka is a ward in Kajiado East sub-county, Kajiado County, Kenya.
Which county is Kenyawa-Poka ward in?
Kenyawa-Poka ward is in Kajiado County, Kenya, within Kajiado East sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Kenyawa-Poka?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.7), the top-scoring crops for Kenyawa-Poka are Sorghum, Cowpeas, Pigeon Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kenyawa-Poka" section on this page.