Kisa West ward
Khwisero sub-county · Kakamega county
Kisa West is a ward in Khwisero sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
📍 0.1316°, 34.4985° · Pop: 21,230
Kisa West ward sits in Khwisero sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 21,230 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.5 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.40 g/kg, phosphorus 14.0 mg/kg and potassium 133.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kisa West are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kisa West Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kisa West Ward (located within Khwisero 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 1.40 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 Kisa West, 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 Kisa West
Kisa West ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Kisa West in?
Kisa West is a ward in Khwisero sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
Which county is Kisa West ward in?
Kisa West ward is in Kakamega County, Kenya, within Khwisero sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Kisa West?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.5), the top-scoring crops for Kisa West are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kisa West" section on this page.