East Kabras ward
Malava sub-county · Kakamega county
East Kabras is a ward in Malava sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
📍 0.3980°, 34.9028° · Pop: 22,659
East Kabras ward sits in Malava sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 22,659 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.4 (moderately acidic), nitrogen 1.70 g/kg, phosphorus 14.0 mg/kg and potassium 120.5 mg/kg. The moderately acidic pH means lime is worth applying before most crops to release locked-up phosphorus. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for East Kabras are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in East Kabras Ward
Local soil characteristics in East Kabras Ward (located within Malava sub-county, Kakamega County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.4, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.70 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 East Kabras, 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 East Kabras
East Kabras ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is East Kabras in?
East Kabras is a ward in Malava sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
Which county is East Kabras ward in?
East Kabras ward is in Kakamega County, Kenya, within Malava sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in East Kabras?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.4), the top-scoring crops for East Kabras are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for East Kabras" section on this page.