Chevaywa ward
Lugari sub-county · Kakamega county
Chevaywa is a ward in Lugari sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
📍 0.5275°, 34.7600° · Pop: 33,145
Chevaywa ward sits in Lugari sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 33,145 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.5 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.10 g/kg, phosphorus 14.0 mg/kg and potassium 108.9 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Chevaywa are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Chevaywa Ward
Local soil characteristics in Chevaywa Ward (located within Lugari sub-county, Kakamega County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.10 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 Chevaywa, 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 Chevaywa
Chevaywa ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Chevaywa in?
Chevaywa is a ward in Lugari sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
Which county is Chevaywa ward in?
Chevaywa ward is in Kakamega County, Kenya, within Lugari sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Chevaywa?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.5), the top-scoring crops for Chevaywa are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Chevaywa" section on this page.