Bunyala West ward
Navakholo sub-county · Kakamega county
Bunyala West is a ward in Navakholo sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
📍 0.4032°, 34.6245° · Pop: 38,407
Bunyala West ward sits in Navakholo sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 38,407 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.6 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 0.90 g/kg, phosphorus 14.0 mg/kg and potassium 89.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Bunyala West are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Bunyala West Ward
Local soil characteristics in Bunyala West Ward (located within Navakholo sub-county, Kakamega County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.90 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 14.0 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Bunyala West, 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 Bunyala West
Bunyala West ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Bunyala West in?
Bunyala West is a ward in Navakholo sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
Which county is Bunyala West ward in?
Bunyala West ward is in Kakamega County, Kenya, within Navakholo sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Bunyala West?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.6), the top-scoring crops for Bunyala West are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Bunyala West" section on this page.