Chemuche ward
Malava sub-county · Kakamega county
📍 0.4367°, 34.8840° · Pop: 29,745
Chemuche ward sits in Malava sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 29,745 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.6 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 3.48 g/kg, phosphorus 14.0 mg/kg and potassium 147.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Chemuche are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Chemuche Ward
Local soil characteristics in Chemuche Ward (located within Malava 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 3.48 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 14.0 mg/kg. For farmers in Chemuche, 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.