Chemuche ward
Malava sub-county · Kakamega county
Chemuche is a ward in Malava sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
📍 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 1.30 g/kg, phosphorus 14.0 mg/kg and potassium 98.5 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 1.30 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 Chemuche, 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 Chemuche
Chemuche ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Chemuche in?
Chemuche is a ward in Malava sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
Which county is Chemuche ward in?
Chemuche ward is in Kakamega County, Kenya, within Malava sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Chemuche?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.6), the top-scoring crops for Chemuche are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Chemuche" section on this page.