Chevaywa ward
Lugari sub-county · Kakamega county
📍 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 5.6 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 3.31 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 Chevaywa are Soybeans, Sweet Potato, and Coffee (Arabica) — 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 5.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 3.31 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 14.0 mg/kg. For farmers in Chevaywa, 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.